Busad 110 - Human Relations in Business » Fall 2022 » CH 15 Quiz

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Question #1
The core characteristics of each individual that cannot be changed is called the ___ dimensions of diversity:
A.   secondary
B.   quad
C.   tertiary
D.   primary
Question #2
Concerning diversity, current trends in U.S. organizations include:
A.   Ignoring civil rights laws.
B.   Valuing diversity by appreciating individual uniqueness and differences.
C.   Continuing past strategies of assimilating people with differences.
D.   Excluding people whose race, gender, or culture differs significantly from that of the organizations' managers.
Question #3
____ is a premature judgment or opinion that is formed without examination of the facts.
A.   Prejudice
B.   Stereotype
C.   Gentrification
D.   Discrimination
Question #4
________________ is a behavior based on prejudiced attitudes
A.   Stereotype
B.   Prejudice
C.   Discrimination
D.   Gentrification
Question #5
Employers who expect gay and lesbian employees to keep their private lives under wraps at work:
A.   Are breaking federal laws.
B.   Cause those employees to be more isolated and less productive.
C.   Are only trying to protect the majority of heterosexual workers, who would rather not work with gays or lesbians
D.   Engage in a legal form of age discrimination, since homosexual employees are likely to be younger than heterosexual employees are.
Question #6
Which of the following is not a retention tool that is being used to retain older workers?
A.   Phased retraining
B.   Placing them as mentees in their organizations
C.   Part-time projects
D.   Phased retirement
Question #7
When thinking about what individual employees can do to enhance workplace diversity, it is important to remember that:
A.   One cannot completely eliminate deeply held prejudices.
B.   Men are more likely to be prejudiced than are women.
C.   Examining one's social conditioning only reinforces one's prejudices
D.   Being sensitive to differences between individuals indicates lingering prejudice.
Question #8
All of the following are pillars of diversity except:
A.   Organizational commitment.
B.   Training and Development.
C.   Governmental interventions.
D.   Employment practices.
Question #9
Which of the following is not subject to affirmative action rules and regulations?
A.   Labor unions with 15 or more members.
B.   All educational institutions.
C.   State and local governments.
D.   The federal government.
Question #10
One of the strongest arguments advanced by opponents of affirmative action is that:
A.   Members of minority groups are often inferior workers.
B.   Pre-employment testing eliminates discrimination.
C.   Preferences only help white males.
D.   Preferences are discriminatory.

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