Question 1

People can easily be discriminated against based on race because​
A) ​race is a primary dimension of diversity that can't be changed.
B) ​racism is a conscious bias for most people.
C) ​genetic science supports the concept that racial differences exist.
D) ​people have direct experiences with people from different racial groups.

Accepted Answer

Race is a primary dimension of diversity that is mainly determined by physical characteristics such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture, which cannot be changed. This makes it easy for people to be discriminated against based on their race.

Question 2

As organizations enhance diversity,which employment practice should they adopt?​
A) ​Limit the race and gender of employees.
B) ​Recognize that subtle biases will always exist and not much can be done about them.
C) ​Develop a plan for actively recruiting employees from groups that are underrepresented in the organization.
D) ​All of these

Accepted Answer

Organizations should develop a plan for actively recruiting employees from groups that are underrepresented in the organization. This will help to enhance diversity in the workplace and create a more inclusive environment. Limiting the race and gender of employees is not a recommended practice as it goes against equal employment opportunities. Recognizing biases and not taking any actions to minimize them can perpetuate discrimination and inequality in the workplace.

Question 3

Based on the Americans with Disabilities Act,organizations may be deemed discriminatory to those with disabilities if they​
A) ​make special accommodations for accessing the workplace.
B) ​reject disabled applicants who,with or without accommodations,cannot perform essential job duties.
C) ​draw attention to various disabilities in a diversity training session.
D) ​terminate high-performing alcoholic employees.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals with disabilities, including alcoholism, as long as they are not currently using illegal drugs. Terminating an employee solely based on their status as an alcoholic, without considering their job performance or offering reasonable accommodation, could be considered discriminatory.

Question 4

Which of the following is good example of subtle discrimination?​
A) ​Several 50- to 60-year-old employees are given early retirement packages so that the organization can grow by hiring double the number of young job applicants.
B) ​Management neglects to respond to an African-American employee's complaints about receiving harassing e-mails.
C) ​The department manager expects Dan,who is obese,to be slower and less accurate than other workers,and thus requires more frequent project updates from Dan.
D) ​The rest of Janice's management team is composed of men who schedule important meetings without her and limit her access to important documents.

Accepted Answer

The expectation that Dan would be slower and less accurate due to his weight is a form of subtle discrimination known as "microaggression." It is subtle in that it may not be intentional or conscious, but it still reinforces stereotypes and biases that can limit opportunities for individuals. The other options involve more overt forms of discrimination.

Question 5

An individual demonstrates prejudice when he/she​
A) ​monitors and analyzes his/her stereotypical views.
B) ​takes a critical and honest look at myths about peoples.
C) ​is able to manage his/her ethnocentrism.
D) ​makes judgments without examining the facts.

Accepted Answer

Making judgments without examining the facts is a sign of prejudice. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Making judgments without examining the facts is a clear indication of having a preconceived opinion, which is the foundation of prejudice.

Question 6

Kenneth's girlfriend accuses him of ethnocentrism.This means that Kenneth tends to
A) ​regard his own culture as better or more "correct" than other cultures.
B) ​believe that other cultures are better than his own.
C) ​display an attitude in favor of or against people based solely on primary or secondary dimensions.
D) ​make generalizations about all members of a particular group of people.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism means having a bias in favor of one's own culture over others. Therefore, Kenneth tends to regard his own culture as better or more "correct" than other cultures, making option A the correct choice.

Question 7

Jeremy is 28 years old,white,single,well spoken,and well educated.He was laid off from his job 8 months ago,despite his history of excellent performance reviews during the 6 years he had worked for the organization,and has been unable to find another job.He is most likely being screened out by potential employers because​
A) ​he is male.
B) ​he is unemployed.
C) ​he is white.
D) ​he is unmarried.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that unemployed individuals are often discriminated against in the hiring process, regardless of their qualifications or previous work performance. This phenomenon is known as "unemployment discrimination."

Question 8

Which of the following is a secondary dimension of diversity?​
A) ​Gender
B) ​Religious beliefs
C) ​Physical abilities
D) ​Sexual orientation

Accepted Answer

Religious beliefs are considered a secondary dimension of diversity, as it is not necessarily an inherent and visible characteristic, but rather a learned behavior and personal belief. Gender, physical abilities, and sexual orientation are all examples of primary dimensions of diversity, as they are inherent and visible characteristics that can lead to societal advantages or disadvantages.

Question 9

Which of the following is a point that supports affirmative action policies?
A) ​Affirmative action creates preferences.
B) ​Affirmative action does not involve employment selection tests.
C) ​The purpose of affirmative action is to promote equal consideration.
D) ​These policies require extensive training for interviewing prospective employees.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of affirmative action is to promote equal consideration and provide opportunities for marginalized groups who have historically faced discrimination.

Question 10

Research suggests that as many as 50% of _____ working in science,engineering,and technology will eventually leave because of hostile work environments.
A) ​women
B) ​non-white males
C) ​homosexuals
D) ​low-income people

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women working in science, engineering, and technology are more likely to experience hostile work environments than men, and as a result, may be more likely to leave these fields.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding age in the workplace?​
A) ​Older workers are unable to adapt to the changing workplace.
B) ​Older workers have a more difficult time understanding the latest technology.
C) ​Older workers are productive,cost-effective employees.
D) ​Older workers cost companies more in health benefits.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that older workers are productive and cost-effective employees. They bring experience, knowledge, and maturity to the workplace. They often have better attendance than younger workers and are less likely to change jobs frequently. Additionally, studies have found that older workers are not necessarily less proficient with technology than their younger counterparts.

Question 12

Over recent years,the American economy has slipped into a recession.During an economic slump,people's prejudices​
A) ​tend to decrease as they work together to try to restore the economy.
B) ​may be rooted in their basic survival needs and therefore hard to eliminate.
C) ​surface only when heightened by an election or other significant political event.
D) ​are directed at those of a different socioeconomic class and do not involve race or ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

During an economic slump, people's prejudices may be rooted in their basic survival needs (such as fear of competition for jobs or resources) and therefore may be harder to eliminate.

Question 13

Companies that seek a quick fix for their lack of employee diversity​
A) ​often create greater,not less,divisiveness among workers.
B) ​can achieve this through a one-day workshop that promotes the advantages of a diverse workforce.
C) ​can expect a long-term increase in their customer base as a result.
D) ​are most successful at embedding diversity within their business objectives.

Accepted Answer

Companies that seek a quick fix for their lack of employee diversity often create greater, not less, divisiveness among workers. This is because the focus is on ticking a box without addressing the underlying issues that have led to a lack of diversity in the first place. Quick-fix solutions ignore the need for long-term structural changes, which can cause resentment and tension among existing employees.

Question 14

What does it mean to value diversity?​
A) ​Recognizing that everyone has differences
B) ​Behaving as though individual and cultural differences don't exist
C) ​Having an ethnically diverse management team in the organization
D) ​Anticipating that workforce diversity will provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following pieces of advice would be least helpful to an organization whose diversity training efforts are ineffective?​
A) ​Offer incentives to middle managers who incorporate diversity initiatives into hiring,development,and promotion decisions.
B) ​Offer voluntary training that advances organizational goals.
C) ​Hold leadership responsible for modeling behaviors that support diversity.
D) ​Make training mandatory,primarily to avoid liability in diversity lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

Making training mandatory primarily to avoid liability in diversity lawsuits may not address the root cause of the ineffective diversity training efforts. It may also create resistance and resentment among employees who feel like they are being forced to participate in something that they don't see value in. The other three choices provide more effective strategies for improving diversity training efforts.

Question 16

Affirmative action guidelines
A) ​were established to remedy the effects of past discrimination.
B) ​have limited access to jobs to certain protected groups of people.
C) ​require employers to strive for an imbalance in their work force.
D) ​celebrate the differences in the various groups protected by them.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action guidelines were established to remedy the effects of past discrimination by giving preferential treatment to individuals who have been historically marginalized or discriminated against, such as minorities and women. The goal is to provide equal opportunities and address past inequalities rather than creating imbalances or limiting access to jobs based on protected group status. While differences in protected groups may be acknowledged and celebrated, the main focus is on addressing past discrimination and promoting fairness and equity.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?​
A) ​Because same-sex marriage is not legally recognized,high-profile companies do not provide medical benefits to same-sex partners.
B) ​It is becoming a larger issue as individuals are less willing to hide their orientation at work.
C) ​It is not an issue as it only affects a small portion of the working population.
D) ​Very few large companies are dealing with the issue;it is mostly addressed in small to medium-sized businesses where working relationships are closer.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is becoming a larger issue as individuals are less willing to hide their orientation at work. It is not a small issue as there is a significant portion of the working population who identify as LGBTQ+. Some high-profile companies are providing medical benefits to same-sex partners even if same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in some places. Large companies are also starting to address the issue and implement policies to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Question 18

The process of creating an organizational culture where understanding is promoted (and tensions are defused) among employees who differ in age,race,gender,and religious beliefs is known as​
A) ​affirmative action.
B) ​the economics of valuing diversity.
C) ​managing diversity.
D) ​ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

The process of creating an organizational culture where understanding is promoted among employees who differ in age, race, gender, and religious beliefs is known as managing diversity. It involves providing training and education for employees to learn about different cultures and to respect and appreciate them, creating policies that promote inclusiveness and equal opportunities, and fostering an environment where differences are celebrated and leveraged for the benefit of the organization. Affirmative action is a set of policies aimed at redressing past discrimination against certain groups, while the economics of valuing diversity refers to the economic benefits that come with having a diverse workforce. Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic or cultural group.

Question 19

Which religious group faces unique challenges in the workplace due to their faith's requirements such as scheduled prayer,wearing of head scarves for women,and maintenance of facial hair for men?​
A) ​Jews
B) ​Muslims
C) ​Christians
D) ​Buddhists

Accepted Answer

Muslims face unique challenges in the workplace due to their faith's requirements such as the five daily prayers, wearing of hijab for women, and maintenance of facial hair for men. These requirements may conflict with work schedules and dress codes, leading to discrimination and a lack of understanding from employers and coworkers.

Question 20

Rafael distrusts people with a New England accent because when he was a child,a person with that type of accent swindled his father in a car deal.This is an example of prejudice formed by
A) ​ethnocentrism.
B) ​cultural myopia.
C) ​childhood experience.
D) ​economic factors.

Accepted Answer

Rafael's prejudice is based on a specific childhood experience where someone with a New England accent swindled his father in a car deal. This shows how personal experiences can cause individuals to form biased attitudes towards people with certain traits or characteristics.

Quiz 15: Valuing Workforce Diversity and Inclusion

People can easily be discriminated against based on race because​

As organizations enhance diversity,which employment practice should they adopt?​

Based on the Americans with Disabilities Act,organizations may be deemed discriminatory to those with disabilities if they​

Which of the following is good example of subtle discrimination?​

An individual demonstrates prejudice when he/she​

Kenneth's girlfriend accuses him of ethnocentrism.This means that Kenneth tends to

Which of the following is a secondary dimension of diversity?​

Which of the following is a point that supports affirmative action policies?

Research suggests that as many as 50% of _____ working in science,engineering,and technology will eventually leave because of hostile work environments.

Which of the following statements is true regarding age in the workplace?​

Over recent years,the American economy has slipped into a recession.During an economic slump,people's prejudices​

Companies that seek a quick fix for their lack of employee diversity​

What does it mean to value diversity?​

Which of the following pieces of advice would be least helpful to an organization whose diversity training efforts are ineffective?​

Affirmative action guidelines

Which of the following is true regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?​

The process of creating an organizational culture where understanding is promoted (and tensions are defused) among employees who differ in age,race,gender,and religious beliefs is known as​

Which religious group faces unique challenges in the workplace due to their faith's requirements such as scheduled prayer,wearing of head scarves for women,and maintenance of facial hair for men?​

Rafael distrusts people with a New England accent because when he was a child,a person with that type of accent swindled his father in a car deal.This is an example of prejudice formed by

People can easily be discriminated against based on race because

As organizations enhance diversity,which employment practice should they adopt?

Based on the Americans with Disabilities Act,organizations may be deemed discriminatory to those with disabilities if they

Which of the following is good example of subtle discrimination?

An individual demonstrates prejudice when he/she

Which of the following is a secondary dimension of diversity?

Which of the following statements is true regarding age in the workplace?

Over recent years,the American economy has slipped into a recession.During an economic slump,people's prejudices

Companies that seek a quick fix for their lack of employee diversity

What does it mean to value diversity?

Which of the following pieces of advice would be least helpful to an organization whose diversity training efforts are ineffective?

Which of the following is true regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

The process of creating an organizational culture where understanding is promoted (and tensions are defused) among employees who differ in age,race,gender,and religious beliefs is known as

Which religious group faces unique challenges in the workplace due to their faith's requirements such as scheduled prayer,wearing of head scarves for women,and maintenance of facial hair for men?