Question 1

When you use referrals from current employees, you are likely to get candidates who are _____.&#10;A) similar to your current workforce&#10;B) highly skilled&#10;C) more highly motivated&#10;D) more diverse than your current workforce

Accepted Answer

Referrals from current employees are more likely to come from individuals who share similar backgrounds and skills with your current workforce. This can lead to a workforce that lacks diversity in certain areas.

Question 2

Core dimensions of diversity include all of the following except ____.&#10;A) ethnic heritage&#10;B) mental and physical abilities&#10;C) sexual orientation&#10;D) work style

Accepted Answer

The core dimensions of diversity are typically considered to be age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and religious beliefs. Work style is not typically included as a core dimension of diversity.

Question 3

Organizations that promote diversity effectively are _____.&#10;A) larger&#10;B) smaller&#10;C) more flexible&#10;D) more competitive

Accepted Answer

Organizations that promote diversity effectively are more flexible because they are able to adapt to the needs of a diverse workforce and create an inclusive environment. However, the size or level of competitiveness of the organization does not necessarily determine its ability to promote diversity.

Question 4

All of the following actions will help managers facilitate working with diverse others except _____.&#10;A) embracing diversity&#10;B) recruiting broadly&#10;C) selecting fairly&#10;D) reinforcing negative and minimizing positive employee differences

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing negative and minimizing positive employee differences will not help managers facilitate working with diverse others. In fact, it can create an unwelcoming and hostile work environment for diverse employees. Instead, managers should embrace diversity, recruit broadly, and select fairly to create a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Question 5

Diversity refers to _____.&#10;A) affirmative action&#10;B) equal employment opportunity&#10;C) different human qualities&#10;D) federal employment laws

Accepted Answer

Diversity refers to the differences among people, including differences in race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other human qualities. It celebrates and values these differences as a means of creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace or society. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are specific policies or practices to increase diversity and reduce discrimination, while federal employment laws provide legal protections against discrimination based on certain characteristics.

Question 6

Which of the following are the major approaches organizations have taken to get rid of prejudicial attitudes?&#10;A) Affirmative action and diversity management programs&#10;B) Affirmative action and information networks&#10;C) Diversity management and fair hiring practices&#10;D) Diversity management and information networks

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action and diversity management programs are the major approaches organizations have taken to address and reduce prejudicial attitudes. Affirmative action aims to correct the effects of past discrimination and ensure equal opportunity, while diversity management focuses on creating a more inclusive work environment that values differences among employees.

Question 7

The goal of diversity is to _____.&#10;A) bring in new points of view and ideas&#10;B) equalize hiring rates&#10;C) achieve social justice&#10;D) match population statistics

Accepted Answer

The goal of diversity is to bring in new points of view and ideas, which can help organizations to become more innovative and competitive.

Question 8

Diversity training helps _____.&#10;A) recruit new hires&#10;B) sensitize employees to diversity issues&#10;C) eliminate competition&#10;D) protect confidentiality

Accepted Answer

Diversity training helps sensitize employees to diversity issues, such as recognizing and understanding different perspectives, avoiding stereotypes and discrimination, and promoting inclusivity. It can improve communication and teamwork among employees from different backgrounds, resulting in a more respectful and productive workplace. However, it may not directly affect recruitment, competition or confidentiality.

Question 9

Secondary dimensions of diversity include _____.&#10;A) lifestyle&#10;B) income&#10;C) competency&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Secondary dimensions of diversity encompass a wide range of characteristics, including but not limited to lifestyle, income, and competency. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Deck 16: Valuing Diversity