Question 1

On average, women earn less than men in every country around the world.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true as gender pay gaps exist in every country around the world, with women typically earning less than men for similar work or roles. This disparity is influenced by a variety of factors including discrimination, differences in industry and occupation, and work-life balance choices.

Question 2

Women don't report divisions of domestic work to be unfair until they do more than about 66% of it.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women often perceive the division of domestic work as fair until they are doing a disproportionate amount, typically more than about two-thirds or 66% of it. This threshold reflects societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles in domestic labor.

Question 3

______ refer(s) to instances when having a fulfilling, rewarding job produces positive spillover into the home and having a satisfying home life causes positive spillover into work.

Accepted Answer

Work life and enrichment refers to the positive spillover effects between work and home life, where satisfaction and fulfillment in one area can enhance the other.

Question 4

When asked about their intentions to use flexible work arrangements men report valuing workplace flexibility ______ women and anticipate actually using flexible work arrangements ______ women.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that while men value workplace flexibility as much as women do, they anticipate using flexible work arrangements less than women, often due to societal norms and expectations around gender roles.

Question 5

Evidence indicates that since 1960 women and men have double and tripled the hours per week they spend on childcare, respectively.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that both women and men have significantly increased the amount of time they spend on childcare since the 1960s, with men's involvement growing at a faster rate, thus tripling their time spent, while women have doubled theirs.

Question 6

A gender wage gap no longer exists in the majority of first world countries

Accepted Answer

Despite progress in some areas, a gender wage gap persists in the majority of first-world countries, with women generally earning less than men for comparable work.

Question 7

The gender wage gap only exists in male-dominated occupations.

Accepted Answer

The gender wage gap exists across various occupations, including those dominated by women, those dominated by men, and those with a more balanced gender distribution. It is a pervasive issue affecting women's earnings compared to men's across many sectors and job types.

Question 8

The Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) developed by Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson at Best Buy is an intervention designed to increase ______.

Accepted Answer

ROWE focuses on increasing work flexibility by allowing employees to have control over their work schedules, as long as they meet their work outcomes.

Question 9

Which of the following describes one of the key findings of Allen and colleagues' (2014) study of paid leave policies across 12 industrialized nations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following describes one of...

Question 10

More balanced divisions of housework shares no relationship with positive outcomes for women, such as mental health.

Accepted Answer

More balanced divisions of housework are associated with positive outcomes for women, including better mental health, as it reduces stress and feelings of unfairness in the relationship.

Question 11

Having more women in top executive positions correlates with better financial outcomes in countries around the world.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that companies with more women in top executive positions and on their boards tend to have better financial performance, including higher returns on equity, higher valuations, and increased profitability. This correlation is observed across various countries around the world, suggesting that gender diversity in leadership roles can contribute positively to a company's financial outcomes.

Question 12

Longitudinal studies across nations have revealed that more generous paid parental leave programs predict each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Generous paid parental leave programs have been linked to various positive outcomes such as reduced infant mortality, lower high school dropout rates, and higher earnings by age 30 among children of working parents. However, there is no direct evidence to suggest that these programs predict rates of teenage pregnancy, making choice A the correct answer.

Question 13

One problem with the scarcity hypothesis's application to understanding worklife balance is that it suggests ______.

Accepted Answer

The scarcity hypothesis posits that individuals have a finite amount of resources (e.g., time, energy), and that engaging in one role (e.g., work) detracts from the ability to fulfill another role (e.g., parenting). Thus, it suggests that working outside the home could lead to declines in parenting abilities due to the diversion of resources.

Question 14

Over half of transgender individuals report experiencing at least one type of bias or discrimination in the workplace

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies and surveys have shown that a significant portion of transgender individuals report experiencing various forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace, including but not limited to, harassment, reduced job opportunities, and unfair dismissal.

Question 15

Vandello and colleagues (2013) found that college men report being less likely to take advantage of flexible work arrangements because ______.

Accepted Answer

Vandello and colleagues (2013) found that college men report being less likely to take advantage of flexible work arrangements due to the fear of being perceived as less masculine. This reflects societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles and masculinity, particularly in the context of work and family responsibilities.

Question 16

People who take advantage of flexible work arrangements are often perceived as ______.

Accepted Answer

Flexible work arrangements can sometimes lead to perceptions that an employee is less committed or available, potentially impacting their promotion prospects.

Question 17

A longitudinal study in Germany found that new couples begin by sharing housework duties evenly, but husbands gradually decrease their share of household work over the next 14 years even if the wife makes more money and works longer hours.

Accepted Answer

The study reflects a common trend where initial equality in domestic chores often diminishes over time, influenced by traditional gender roles and societal expectations, rather than economic factors or work hours.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of flexible work arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Flexible work arrangements typically aim to reduce work-life conflict by allowing employees to adjust their work schedules to better fit personal responsibilities and preferences. Therefore, increased work-life conflict is not an expected outcome of such arrangements; rather, they are designed to improve work-life balance, increase job satisfaction, reduce absenteeism, and potentially increase productivity.

Question 19

Perceiving more work-family conflict is associated with ______ for both men and women.

Accepted Answer

Perceiving more work-family conflict is often linked with negative mental and physical health outcomes for both men and women, as it can lead to stress, anxiety, and other health issues.

Question 20

Same-sex couples tend to share household responsibilities more equally than heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that same-sex couples often exhibit a more equitable distribution of household chores and responsibilities compared to their heterosexual counterparts, likely due to the absence of traditional gender roles influencing the division of labor.

Quiz 11: Work and Home