Question 1

Research has shown that network groups

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A)   create divisions in the workplace
B)   are bad experiences for minority employees
C)   help retain minority employees
D)   reduce creativity by being homongeneous
E)   none of theseF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

____ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

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A)   Managing diversity
B)   Maxi-Min approach
C)   Managing differentiation
D)   Advantageous approach
E)   Maximum benefit approachF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

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A)   Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits.
B)   Increased understanding of the marketplace.
C)   Better use of employee talent.
D)   Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits.
E)   Enhanced quality of team problem solving.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are traditional dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

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A)   age.
B)   sexual orientation.
C)   religious beliefs.
D)   physical ability.
E)   all of these are primary dimensions of diversity.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

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A)   Multiplicity
B)   Diversity
C)   Seniority
D)   Culture
E)   VariationF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

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A)   Ethnorelativism
B)   Ethnocentrism
C)   Pluralism
D)   Geocentricism
E)   Regiocentrism.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Most organizations make conscious effort to shift from pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

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A)   cultural diversity.
B)   the glass ceiling effect.
C)   rapid promotion and advancement.
D)   ethnorelativism.
E)   all of these.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following group of women is expected to grow the most in employment from 2006 to 2016?

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A)   Hispanic
B)   African American
C)   White
D)   Asian
E)   Native AmericanF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

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The concept of a glass wall is that invi...

Question 12

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely

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A)   a diverse organization.
B)   an organization that encourages pluralism.
C)   a monoculture.
D)   geocentric.
E)   minority-owned organization.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

At Ernst & Young, ____ percent of senior leadership is still male.

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A)   98 percent
B)   92 percent
C)   85 percent
D)   80 percent
E)   77 percentF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Geographic location and religious beliefs are included in the inclusive dimension of diversity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to

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A)   barriers to entry.
B)   affirmative action.
C)   equal opportunity.
D)   the glass wall.
E)   the glass ceiling.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

In 2006, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

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A)   Age Discrimination in Employment Act
B)   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C)   Equal Pay Act of 1963
D)   Americans with Disabilities Act
E)   Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Managing Diversity

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

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Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

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____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

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The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

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Geographic location and religious beliefs are included in the inclusive dimension of diversity.

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Which of the following group of women is expected to grow the most in employment from 2006 to 2016?

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Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely

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____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

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Most organizations make conscious effort to shift from pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

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All of the following are traditional dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

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In 2006, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

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Research has shown that network groups

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At Ernst & Young, ____ percent of senior leadership is still male.

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Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to

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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

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____ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

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Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

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Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

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In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

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