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Diversity training is special training which can help people become aware of their own biases and stereotypes,and is used by many organizations.

A) True
B) False

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During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.


A) reports audit
B) financial audit
C) cultural audit
D) diversity audit
E) special needs audit

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?


A) Childcare
B) Flexible work schedule
C) Home-based employment
D) Maternity or paternity leaves
E) All of these

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

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- Glass ceiling
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An organization which accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

A) True
B) False

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Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics Int'l.After ten years with the company,she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?


A) Female advantage
B) Opt-out trend
C) Glass ceiling
D) Glass wall
E) Opaque ceiling

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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An ethnocentric perspective leads to


A) a monoculture.
B) diversity in the workplace.
C) pluralism.
D) ethnorelativism.
E) a global perspective.

F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

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A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs,produced by ethnocentrism,is known as monoculture.

A) True
B) False

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List the five categories or forms of sexual harassment.

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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...

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With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term.This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?


A) Expanding recruitment efforts
B) Establishing mentor relationships
C) Accommodating special needs
D) Providing diversity skills training
E) Increasing awareness of sexual harassment

F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

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The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

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All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:


A) the groups are based on social identity
B) the groups pursue a variety of activities
C) the groups are formally created by the organization
D) the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams
E) the groups help retain minority employees

F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Scenario - Sarah's Sharks As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks,Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place.As a successful woman manager,she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks. -Gloria would like to form a women's leadership group to help other women at Sarah's Sharks advance within the company.Membership within the group will be voluntary and open to anyone.This group would best be described as a(n) :


A) Focus group
B) Diversity team
C) Self-help group
D) Network group
E) Multicultural team

F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

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Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?


A) White
B) African American
C) Asian
D) Hispanic
E) Native American

F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

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____ serves as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.


A) Barriers to entry
B) Affirmative action
C) Equal opportunity
D) The glass wall
E) The glass ceiling

F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

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In 2005,according to the text,women employed full-time earned 81 cents for every dollar that men earned.

A) True
B) False

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What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

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Step 1: Uncover diversity problems in th...

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Inclusive dimensions of diversity include


A) income.
B) nationality.
C) pay level.
D) work style.
E) all of these.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Because employees with different backgrounds bring different options and ideas to the table,a diverse workforce may lead to increased conflict,anxiety,and misunderstanding.

A) True
B) False

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