Question 1

Sexism is discrimination based on

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A)   racial stereotypes.
B)   gender stereotypes.
C)   age stereotypes.
D)   ethnic stereotypes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following terms best defines any unwanted sexual attentions, including language, behavior, or the display of images?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bestiality
B)   Sexual harassment
C)   Adultery
D)   Sexual abuseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of secondary diversity?

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A)   Secondary diversity includes the more commonly thought of differences between people.
B)   Physical abilities/characteristics, race, and sexual orientation are some of the components of secondary diversity.
C)   The components of secondary diversity are things that cannot be changed.
D)   The components of secondary diversity include education, employment history, family background, income, geographic location, marital status, military experience, and religion.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The statement "All youngsters are impulsive and careless" is an example of ________.

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A)   prejudice
B)   discrimination
C)   a stereotype
D)   sexismE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

If a manager assumes that people from a particular race or belonging to a certain religion are less reliable than others and consequently denies them employment, it can be construed as ________.

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A)   sexism
B)   discrimination
C)   abuse
D)   bigotryE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Mike, a manager at a firm, assigns different tasks to his employees based on some preconceived notions he has about them. For example, he never assigns high-priority projects to females assuming that they are inefficient. In this case, Mike's business decisions are based on ________.

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A)   rationality
B)   prejudices
C)   company policies
D)   bigotryE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

In all cases of sexual harassment, women have been the victims and men the aggressors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What should supervisors do to effectively communicate while managing a diverse workforce?

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A)   They should make assumptions in communications with others.
B)   They must think before communicating.
C)   They should avoid checking for understanding as it is impractical.
D)   They must become an expert in other cultures.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Write a note on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA...

Question 10

Identify a true statement about prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a generalized, fixed image of other people.
B)   It is prohibited by law.
C)   It can always be easily recognized.
D)   It affects people's behavior.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

________ are generalized, fixed images of other people.

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A)   Slurs
B)   Ethnocentrisms
C)   Stereotypes
D)   PrejudicesE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

If a supervisor assumes that an older worker is not as physically strong as a younger one, he or she is making judgments based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prejudice
B)   norms
C)   ethics
D)   sexismE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the recent diversity trends in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   The participation of women in the workforce has risen to above 50 percent.
B)   A survey found that few women held management-related occupations.
C)   The proportion of African Americans in the workforce is decreasing gradually.
D)   Older workers opt for early retirement, which results in more opportunities for youngsters.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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The Equal Employment Opportuni...

Question 15

________ created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B)   Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended in 1972
C)   Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974
D)   Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

________, born between 1981 and 1995, tend to be optimistic and enthusiastic, and they expect that their managers will be eager to act as mentors.

Accepted Answer

A)   Generation Y employees
B)   Generation X employees
C)   The Millennials
D)   The Baby BoomersE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudice and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prejudice is a preconceived judgment about a group of people, whereas discrimination is an unfair treatment based on prejudice.
B)   Prejudice is prohibited by law, whereas discrimination is not prohibited by law.
C)   Prejudice refers to a generalized, fixed image of other people, whereas discrimination refers to a preconceived judgment about an individual.
D)   Prejudice cannot be countered or eliminated, whereas discrimination can be countered or eliminated.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is a component of secondary diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethnicity
B)   Age
C)   Sexual orientation
D)   EducationE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has the power to use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Accepted Answer

A)   requires affirmative action to employ qualified handicapped persons and prohibits discrimination against them for jobs connected with the federal government.
B)   mandates affirmative action in employment for veterans of the Vietnam War era.
C)   places the burden of proof on the employer and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases.
D)   bars discrimination against those 40 years old and older because of age.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Managing Diversity

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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________ created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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If a supervisor assumes that an older worker is not as physically strong as a younger one, he or she is making judgments based on ________.

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What should supervisors do to effectively communicate while managing a diverse workforce?

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________ are generalized, fixed images of other people.

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Sexism is discrimination based on

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has the power to use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found.

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Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudice and discrimination?

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Mike, a manager at a firm, assigns different tasks to his employees based on some preconceived notions he has about them. For example, he never assigns high-priority projects to females assuming that they are inefficient. In this case, Mike's business decisions are based on ________.

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The statement "All youngsters are impulsive and careless" is an example of ________.

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Which of the following terms best defines any unwanted sexual attentions, including language, behavior, or the display of images?

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If a manager assumes that people from a particular race or belonging to a certain religion are less reliable than others and consequently denies them employment, it can be construed as ________.

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Which of the following is a component of secondary diversity?

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Which of the following statements is true of the recent diversity trends in the United States?

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________, born between 1981 and 1995, tend to be optimistic and enthusiastic, and they expect that their managers will be eager to act as mentors.

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Which of the following statements is true of secondary diversity?

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Identify a true statement about prejudice.

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In all cases of sexual harassment, women have been the victims and men the aggressors.

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Write a note on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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