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Management 360 - Management and Organizational Behavior » Spring 2021 » OA The Black Lives Matter Movement and the Workplace

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Question #1

Valderrama believes that it is sufficient for companies to publicly acknowledge systematic racism and announce their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #2

Which of these is NOT one of the actions Valderrama suggests to employers in the article?

A. Identify and take concrete steps to create diverse and inclusive workplaces by establishing diversity and inclusion programs and continually reworking them to reach their goals.

B. Consider terminating employees whose political beliefs do not align with the company's.

C. Create new initiatives and encourage employee participation in existing racial justice initiatives.

D. Create spaces for employees to listen, learn, and have dialogues about racism.

Question #3

What is "gateway conduct" as defined in this article, and why is it important for employers to address?

A. Gateway conduct includes actions like reading books about racial issues and having open dialogues that help introduce employees to antiracist ideas, helping them to become better allies.

B. Gateway conduct is conduct that itself may not be considered workplace harassment, but if not stopped and addressed, it can lead to it.

C. Gateway conduct includes actions like sexual harassment and saying racial slurs, which leaves certain employees feeling targeted by their coworkers.

D. Gateway conduct is when company officers gatekeep job promotions and reserve them for specific employees, leading to a lack of diversity in leadership.

Question #4

According to Valderrama, the role of educating coworkers and peers about allyship and addressing systematic racism in the workplace should not fall solely onto Black employees.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #5

According to California law, an employer may not penalize an employee for participating in a Black Lives Matter protest because the politics of the protect conflict with the politics of the employer. However, the employer can discipline the employee for missing a work shift or a meeting due to attending a BLM protest.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

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