Question 1

In today's workplace,diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender.

Accepted Answer

Twenty-five years ago,diversity was primarily concerned with race and gender.Today,the definition is quite different.Diversity refers to any perceived difference among people: age,race,religion,functional specialty,profession,sexual orientation,geographic origin,life-style,tenure with the organization or position,and any other perceived difference.

Question 2

Which term refers to ensuring that factors are in place to encourage the continued development of a productive and diverse workforce by melding actual and perceived differences among workers?

Accepted Answer

C)Diversity management is ensuring that factors are in place to provide for and encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding these actual and perceived differences among workers to achieve maximum productivity.

Question 3

Why is there potential for sexual harassment to occur when individuals from two different cultures interact?

Accepted Answer

A)When individuals from two different cultures interact,there is a potential for sexual harassment problems.For example,some behaviors that violate U.S.cultural norms may not be perceived as a problem in another culture.In many Mediterranean and Latin countries,physical contact and sensuality are a common part of socializing.

Question 4

Diversity management involves implementing EEOC rules to ensure that hiring discrimination does not occur.

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Diversity management is ensuring that factors are in place to provide for and encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding these actual and perceived differences among workers to achieve maximum productivity.Diversity management is about pursuing an inclusive culture in which newcomers feel welcome,not necessarily implementing EEOC rules.

Question 5

Sexual harassment is a universal phenomenon across cultures.

Accepted Answer

When individuals from two different cultures interact,there is a potential for sexual harassment problems.For example,some behaviors that violate U.S.cultural norms may not be perceived as a problem in another culture.In many Mediterranean and Latin countries,physical contact and sensuality are a common part of socializing.

Question 6

Why do some managers find the issue of diversity and diversity management to be challenging?

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C)The challenge for managers is to recognize that people with characteristics that are common but are different from those in the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.Diversity is more than equal employment and affirmative action; the actual definition is constantly changing and expanding.Unlike Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action,promoting a diverse workforce is not required by law.Companies choose to embrace workforce diversity as a strategic choice.Capitalizing on a diverse workforce may be seen as contributing to a company's objectives such as profit,productivity,and morale.Diversity is inclusive,encompassing everyone in the workplace.Diversity management is aimed at creating a workplace in which every employee fits,feels accepted,has value,and contributes.

Question 7

In order to achieve diversity in the workplace,management must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)Achieving diversity is more than being politically correct; it is about fostering a culture that values individuals and their wide array of needs and contributions.

Question 8

According to diversity experts,diversity management requires employers to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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C)Because every person,culture,and business situation is unique,there are no simple rules for managing diversity; but diversity experts say that employers need to develop patience,open-mindedness,acceptance,and cultural awareness.

Question 9

What term refers to any perceived difference among people,such as age,profession,lifestyle,or position?

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A)Diversity refers to any perceived difference among people: age,race,religion,functional specialty,profession,sexual orientation,geographic origin,lifestyle,tenure with the organization or position,and any other perceived difference.The challenge for managers in the future will be to recognize that people with characteristics that are common but are different from those in the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.

Question 10

When individuals from two different cultures interact,there is a potential for sexual harassment problems.

Accepted Answer

When individuals from two different cultures interact,there is a potential for sexual harassment problems.For example,some behaviors that violate U.S.cultural norms may not be perceived as a problem in another culture.In many Mediterranean and Latin countries,physical contact and sensuality are a common part of socializing.

Question 11

The terms "diversity management" and "equal employment opportunity" mean the same thing.

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Diversity management and equal employment opportunity are different.Equal employment opportunity focuses on laws,court decisions,and executive orders.Diversity management is about pursuing an inclusive corporate culture in which newcomers feel welcome,and everyone sees the value of his or her job.

Question 12

Provide the EEOC's definition of sexual harassment.Based on this definition,explain whether employers are responsible for the acts of their supervisors.

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Question 13

What is the purpose of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures?

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Question 14

Diversity management requires managers to ensure that factors are in place to encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding any differences among workers in order to achieve maximum productivity.

Accepted Answer

Diversity management is ensuring that factors are in place to provide for and encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding these actual and perceived differences among workers to achieve maximum productivity.Diversity management is about pursuing an inclusive culture in which newcomers feel welcome.

Question 15

What is one important reason why millions of working-age women continue to experience sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

B)The level of enforcement against workplace sexual harassment varies considerably from country to country.Although 117 countries outlaw sexual harassment in the workplace,311 million working-age women continue to live and work in countries without this legal protection.In a recent study,26 percent of the workers surveyed in India said they had been sexually harassed,whereas only 1 percent of Sweden's employees said that they had been sexually harassed.Chinese workers had the second highest rate of sexual harassment victimization (18 percent),followed by Saudi Arabia (16 percent).

Question 16

According to ________,"Diversity is about our relatedness,our connectedness,our interactions,where the lines cross."

Accepted Answer

B)In his book The Future and the Work Ahead of Us,Harris Sussman writes,"Diversity is about our relatedness,our connectedness,our interactions,where the lines cross.

Question 17

The challenge for managers in the coming decades will be to recognize that people with common,but different characteristics from the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.

Accepted Answer

The challenge for managers in the future will be to recognize that people with characteristics that are common but are different from those in the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.Because every person,culture,and business situation is unique,there are no simple rules for managing diversity,but diversity experts say that employers need to develop patience,open-mindedness,acceptance,and cultural awareness.

Question 18

In today's workplace,the definition of diversity is ________.

Accepted Answer

B)Diversity is more than equal employment and affirmative action; the actual definition is constantly changing and expanding.

Question 19

Describe caregiver discrimination.Explain why it is becoming more prevalent.

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Question 20

Creating a supportive work environment in which all people can be effective is a characteristic of ________.

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C)Diversity management is about pursuing an inclusive culture in which newcomers feel welcome,and everyone sees the value of his or her job.It involves creating a supportive culture in which all employees can be effective.In creating this culture it is important that top management strongly support workplace diversity as a company goal and include diversity initiatives in their companies' business strategies.

Quiz 3: Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity