Question 1

Human diversity focuses on:&#10;A) Race only&#10;B) Race and gender only&#10;C) An evolving list of similar and dissimilar human traits

Accepted Answer

Human diversity encompasses a range of traits beyond just race and gender. These can include but are not limited to ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, and age. It also recognizes that individuals may have multiple intersecting identities and experiences that shape their unique perspectives and experiences.

Question 2

It is important to know the history of workforce diversity for the purpose of:&#10;A) Understanding what current workforce diversity efforts have and have not worked&#10;B) Understanding what past workforce diversity efforts have and have not worked&#10;C) Both a. and b.

Accepted Answer

It is important to understand both what current and past workforce diversity efforts have and have not worked in order to effectively implement and improve upon diversity initiatives in the present and future. Learning from past successes and failures can inform and shape current and future diversity efforts.

Question 3

Human diversity includes:&#10;A) African Americans only&#10;B) Minorities only&#10;C) Everyone

Accepted Answer

Human diversity includes all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, nationalities, and more. It encompasses the variety of human characteristics and experiences that shape individuals and communities. Therefore, option C is the only correct answer.

Question 4

The Jim Crow Laws were created to:&#10;A) Segregate African Americans and other minorities from White people in the late 1800s-mid-1900s as it relates to using public facilities, restaurants, and educational institutions&#10;B) Help bridge the racial gap among African Americans, other minorities, and White people in the late 1800s-mid-1900s as it relates to using public facilities, restaurants, and educational institutions&#10;C) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Jim Crow Laws were created to segregate African Americans and other minorities from White people in the late 1800s-mid-1900s as it relates to using public facilities, restaurants, and educational institutions. These laws enforced racial segregation and discrimination, denying Black Americans their civil rights and perpetuating racial inequality.

Question 5

The Civil Rights Act Amended in 1967:&#10;A) Prohibits acts of inequality and unfairness in employment as it relates to race&#10;B) Prohibits acts of inequality and unfairness in employment as it relates to race and religion&#10;C) Prohibits acts of inequality and unfairness in employment as it relates to race, color, religion, sex, and national origin&#10;D) Prohibits acts of inequality and unfairness in employment as it relates to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and gender

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Civil Rights Act Amended in 1967:&#10;A)...

Question 6

A monolithic organization is described as:&#10;A) Being a homogeneous workforce made up of mainly minorities in middle management positions&#10;B) Being a homogeneous workforce made up of mainly minorities and women in low-ranking positions&#10;C) Being a homogeneous workforce made up of mainly White men in upper management positions with women and minorities and women in low-ranking positions

Accepted Answer

A monolithic organization is one that is uniform in terms of its workforce diversity, with little representation of diverse groups in upper management positions. Choice A and B both mention minority and/or female representation, which would suggest the organization is not monolithic.

Question 7

A plural organization is described as:&#10;A) Being heterogeneous in that it lacks the presence of women and minorities in an organization&#10;B) Being heterogeneous in that it lacks the presence of women in an organization&#10;C) Being heterogeneous in that it seeks out diverse employees and uses supportive organizational practices to do so

Accepted Answer

A plural organization is one that seeks out diverse employees and uses supportive organizational practices to achieve diversity. It values and embraces differences in culture, ethnicity, gender, and other dimensions of diversity. Option A and B describe organizations that lack diversity and are not considered plural organizations.

Question 8

The multicultural organization is described as:&#10;A) An organization made up of all minorities&#10;B) An organization made up of all women&#10;C) An organization that values a diverse workforce and seeks to have human diversity represented at all levels (upper management, middle management, and lower-ranking positions)

Accepted Answer

A multicultural organization is focused on promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. This means valuing differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other aspects of identity. It is not limited to any particular group, but rather seeks to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live. This includes efforts to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization, and to create a culture that supports and values diversity.

Question 9

Workforce diversity issues were not mentioned in the organizational literature until:&#10;A) Affirmative Action was enforced in 1965&#10;B) The Philadelphia Order was created in 1969&#10;C) The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s brought awareness of African American concerns in the workplace

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s played a significant role in bringing awareness to issues of diversity and discrimination in the workplace, including concerns specific to African Americans. This movement highlighted the need for equality and inclusion, laying the groundwork for the discussion of workforce diversity issues in organizational literature.

Question 10

Some economic advantages of diversity workforce include:&#10;A) An improved organizational culture&#10;B) Improved recruitment and retention of new employees&#10;C) Improved profits&#10;D) Maximizing identity brand&#10;E) All the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed can be economic advantages of a diverse workforce. An improved organizational culture can increase employee satisfaction and productivity, leading to improved profits. Having a diverse workforce can also help to attract and retain new employees from different backgrounds, expanding the pool of talent available to the company. Additionally, companies that prioritize diversity may be viewed more positively by consumers, which can help to maximize their identity brand.

Deck 1: Perspectives for Studying Diversity in the Workforce