Question 1

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 focused primarily on issues of race.

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 focused primarily on eliminating gender-based wage disparities, ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.

Question 2

Abby has been working at her new office job less than a year when she gets pregnant. As she enters the more advanced stages of pregnancy, what can she legally expect in terms of accommodations and guarantees from her employer?

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Question 3

Every person has been prejudged at some point based on a diversity characteristic.

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Prejudice based on diversity characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability is a common human experience, often stemming from stereotypes or societal biases.

Question 4

You're a manager about to hire a new employee who has taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. How might the results of this test help you better establish a good working relationship and conditions for this individual?

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Question 5

Describe dominant group characteristics and influence.

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Question 6

When determining undue hardship, employers may not consider issues of cost.

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When determining undue hardship in accommodating an employee's religious practices or disability, employers can consider issues of cost among other factors such as the size of the business, the number of employees, and the effect on expenses and resources.

Question 7

As a senior-level HR manager, you feel that the company desperately needs a new and comprehensive diversity program. How might you argue for such a new initiative while focusing on the competitive advantages improved diversity will provide in the marketplace?

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Question 8

What are the most common tendencies in self-categorization?

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Question 9

Name-calling at work can qualify as harassment.

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Name-calling at work can be considered a form of verbal abuse or harassment, especially if it is based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics, or if it creates a hostile work environment.

Question 10

Describe the early transition from an indigenous culture to a diverse one in the United States and the associated diversity issues up through the early 1900s.

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Question 11

Describe the nature and use of the employment-at-will doctrine.

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Question 12

Both fairness and respect for others is required for making ethical decisions at work.

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Fairness and respect for others are fundamental ethical principles that guide decision-making by ensuring equitable treatment and valuing the dignity of all individuals involved.

Question 13

An organizational culture that respects diversity should not require extensive planning or effort to bring into being.

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Creating and maintaining an organizational culture that truly respects and values diversity requires deliberate planning, effort, and ongoing commitment to address biases, foster inclusion, and ensure equitable opportunities for all members.

Question 14

A female employee in the department you manage asserts that she is being sexually harassed by a coworker. How would you determine whether the treatment she receives qualifies as sexual harassment?

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Question 15

Physical attributes are typically part of the permanent diversity dimension.

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Permanent diversity dimensions are inherent characteristics such as age, race, gender, and physical attributes that are typically unchangeable.

Question 16

Describe the "glass ceiling" and the origin of the name.

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Question 17

Immigration provided the driver for transformation from an indigenous to a nonindigenous population in the U.S.

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The transformation from an indigenous to a nonindigenous population in the U.S. was significantly driven by European colonization and subsequent waves of immigration from various parts of the world, leading to a demographic shift and the establishment of a predominantly nonindigenous population.

Question 18

Self-categorization theory suggests that most people develop ideas about themselves independent of their social groups or others.

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Self-categorization theory posits that people's ideas about themselves are significantly influenced by their membership in social groups and how they categorize themselves in relation to others.

Question 19

The basic definition of discrimination indicates that it is a negative act.

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Discrimination is the act of making distinctions or differentiating between things or people, which can be neutral, positive, or negative depending on the context and intent.

Question 20

Describe the evolving dimension of diversity factors.

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Quiz 7: Respecting Employee Diversity