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MGMT 310 Chapter 11 | Questions with 100% Correct Answers In the workplace, managing diversity involves Blank______. (Check all that apply) recognizing common characteristics of groups while dealing with employees' differences to the firm's advantage recruiting, training, promoting, and utilizing...
In the workplace, managing diversity involves Blank______. (Check all that apply)
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.
True
Having expanded beyond gender or skin color, diversity also refers to which of the
following differences?
-Disability status
-Sexual orientation
-Nationality
Which of the following statements about white, American-born male workers in the
United States is true?
They constitute the largest percentage of workers.
Which statements describe population trends impacting the U.S. workforce? (Check all
that apply.)
-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?
Managing diversity
Factors that have influenced the increase of women in the labor market include ______.
(Check all that apply.)
-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.)
-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.
False
Which statement about diversity is true?
It refers to all kinds of differences, including ethnicity, income, and religion.
Which group constitutes the largest percentage of workers in the United States?
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.)
-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?
Hispanics
Which of the following are possible explanations for the wage gap between men and
women? (Check all that apply.)
-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?
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.
Glass Ceiling
Which of the following are expectations that put some women at a disadvantage in the
workplace? (Check all that apply.)
-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?
quid pro quo and hostile work environment
Which statement about women in the workforce is true?
Companies can lose valuable talent by demanding long hours from their female
employees.
, Charlene was told by her supervisor that she could receive a promotion if she would
agree to have sexual relations with him. This is known as Blank______ behavior.
quid pro quo
True or false: Differences in pay can be attributed to the fact that women are rated more
poorly on performance evaluations than their male counterparts.
False
Companies such as Accenture are helping women break through the proverbial glass
ceiling by
-making arrangements for part-time assignments
-sponsoring monthly networking events for its female employees
Which behaviors can cause a hostile work environment? (Check all that apply.)
-Demeaning jokes
-Suggestive remarks
-Displays of pornography
Even in today's changing society, women still carry the bulk of which family
responsibilities? (Check all that apply.)
-Child care
-Elderly parent care
-Household work
If an employee files a complaint of sexual harassment with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, the EEOC may Blank______. (Check all that apply.)
-seek a settlement if evidence is found
-conduct an investigation
-request mediation if evidence is found
-file a lawsuit
Unwelcome sexual conduct that is a term or condition of employment is defined as
Blank______ and is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
sexual harassment
The "Youth at Work" page on the federal EEOC website was created in response to
sexual harassment of teenage employees
What form of sexual harassment may include making employment decisions based on
an applicant's response to a sexual advance?
Quid pro quo
Why are many companies hiring employees from diverse backgrounds?
It allows them to better serve their diverse customer base.
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