Question 1

High-ranking leaders send relevant communications through
_________channels when effectively managing diversity.

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_________channels when...

Question 2

Jennifer believes that members of a certain ethnic group are more intelligent than members of other groups. Jennifer's belief is an example of _________________.

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Question 3

A recent study of Fortune 500 firms found that companies with the highest representation of ____________ in top positions strongly outperformed companies with the lowest representation of (same answer) in top positions.

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Question 4

The second criterion for effective diversity management requires
that diversity be linked to the organization's______________.

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Question 5

Andrea is very proud of the fact that she is a Black woman. She becomes angry if someone, especially another Black woman, makes a derogatory remark about people of her race. Andrea has a strong ______________.

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Question 6

Name two common differences among the members of ethnically diverse groups that are likely to cause communication problems. ____________ and _____________.

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Question 7

Research has shown that increasing the demographic diversity at the ______ levels of the organization is likely to improve its bottom-line performance.

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Question 8

A good way to increase the level of associate involvement in diversity programs is through the use of __________ groups whose members share common interests and can serve as a communication mechanism between associates and managers.

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Question 9

For a diversity management program to be successful, it must be linked to the organization's ________________.

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Question 10

Andy prefers that people of a certain cultural group are not included in his social circle. Andy's attitude is an example of ________________.

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Question 11

A retail store recently posted a sign at each cash register that reminded clerks to "Be especially watchful of individuals from South America as they are most likely to be shoplifters." This is an example of _______________.

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Question 12

In creating and implementing a successful diversity management program, it is important for leaders to communicate a _________ that recognizes the importance of diversity to the organization.

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Question 13

Belief in principles of kindness and fairness are __________ reasons for fostering diversity.

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Question 14

Managers at _________levels are held accountable for advancing
diversity initiatives.

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Question 15

Name three negative effects that firms are likely to experience as a result of having lawsuits for discrimination filed against them. ________________, ___________________, and _________________.

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Question 16

________of human resource managers at Fortune 1000 companies said they believed that successfully managing diversity improves their organizations.

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According to a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management in 2017, 79 percent of human resource managers at Fortune 1000 companies said they believed that successfully managing diversity improves their organizations. Therefore, the correct answer is E - Over 79 percent.

Question 17

A middle manager implements work teams as a way of improving the quality of performance among workers. However, the diversity of the workforce leads to negative interactions within the teams. Name two methods the manager could use to facilitate the positive effects of team diversity and reduce the negative effects. ____________ and __________

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Question 18

Status and power that is assigned by cultural norms and depends on the group to which one belongs is known as _____________________.

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Question 19

Many organizations have _________ diversity management programs.

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The phrase "voluntarily adopted" indicates that the organizations have chosen to implement diversity management programs on their own without external pressure or requirement.

Question 20

Common measures of diversity effectiveness focus on _____
rewards.

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Quiz 2: Organizational Diversity

High-ranking leaders send relevant communications through _________channels when effectively managing diversity.