MGT 310- Chp 11 Exam 2024 | MGT 310
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In the workplace, managing diversity involves Blank______. (Check all
that apply) -ANSWER-recognizing common characteristics of groups
while dealing with employees' differences to the firm's advantage
recruiting, training, promoting, and utilizing individuals with different
beliefs, capabilities, and cultures
True or false: Today, jobs that were once considered male-only
positions are now open to and occupied by an increasing number of
women. -ANSWER-True
Having expanded beyond gender or skin color, diversity also refers to
which of the following differences? -ANSWER-Disability status
Sexual orientation
Nationality
Which of the following statements about white, American-born male
workers in the United States is true? -ANSWER-They constitute the
largest percentage of workers.
Which statements describe population trends impacting the U.S.
workforce? (Check all that apply.) -ANSWER-About one in three
residents in the United States is a racial or ethnic minority.
The number of Asian American, black, and Hispanic American
workers is expected to grow faster than that of white males.
,What term describes the practice of understanding and deeply valuing
employee differences to build a more effective and profitable
organization? -ANSWER-Managing diversity
Factors that have influenced the increase of women in the labor
market include ______. (Check all that apply.) -ANSWER-financial
necessity
social changes during the 1960s and 1970s
As a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, gender discrimination is
gradually being eliminated. Women have been positively impacted,
although equality has not yet been achieved. Which of the following
conditions still exist for women in the workforce? (Check all that
apply.) -ANSWER-Pay disparity
Underrepresentation at most senior levels of corporate life
True or false: Men's roles in society have changed and they now carry
the bulk of family responsibilities. -ANSWER-False
Which statement about diversity is true? -ANSWER-It refers to all
kinds of differences, including ethnicity, income, and religion.
Which group constitutes the largest percentage of workers in the
United States? -ANSWER-White male workers
Maintaining work-life balance and parenting can be particularly
challenging for women. To help attract and retain women, companies
are offering "family-friendly" fringe benefits such as Blank______.
(Check all that apply.) -ANSWER-in-home care for elderly family
members
flexible work schedules
onsite child care
, What is the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United
State? -ANSWER-Hispanics
Which of the following are possible explanations for the wage gap
between men and women? (Check all that apply.) -ANSWER-Women
are not negotiating pay as effectively as men.
Women have career interruptions to care for family.
Which statement regarding gender issues in the U.S. workforce is
false? -ANSWER-Only 10% of married couples are dual-income
households.
The Blank______ is an invisible barrier that makes it difficult for
women and minorities to move beyond a certain level in the corporate
hierarchy. -ANSWER-Glass Ceiling
Which of the following are expectations that put some women at a
disadvantage in the workplace? (Check all that apply.) -ANSWER-
Companies expect employees to sacrifice their personal lives for the
sake of the company.
Companies require long hours, especially at the managerial levels.
What are the two types of sexual harassment? -ANSWER-quid pro
quo and hostile work environment
Which statement about women in the workforce is true? -ANSWER-
Companies can lose valuable talent by demanding long hours from
their female employees.
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