BGS Ch 16 LS

The term work flexibility is best illustrated by which work programs?

Job sharing Telecommuting Part-time work

Secondary Dreamer characteristic

Legally authorized to work in the U.S., fluent in Spanish

With respect to the employment of "Dreamers", which of the following are true?

Some employees who were born in the United States could lose out to Dreamers in competition for jobs. Dreamers were a significant source of talent for U.S. businesses.

An invisible barrier that essentially blocks women from attaining the highest corporate positions is known as ______.

the glass ceiling

Primary Dreamer characteristic

Born outside the U.S., 25 years and younger, and female

Occupationally-segregated job category: Men

Construction, transportation, and science

Some European nations such as Norway, France and Italy recently required quotas for women's representation on corporate boards. How has this affected the percentage of women on boards in those nations?

Countries with quotas appear to have a higher representation of women on boards.

Why does a diverse and inclusive workforce benefit a firm supporting a global market?

Cultural sensitivity helps retain employees and customers. Understanding differences across markets helps boost innovation. A variety of language skills serves the global customer base well.

Firms can support their employees who have caregiving responsibilities for children and elders through which actions?

Developing child care programs Complying with the Family and Medical Leave Act Establishing programs for elder care

In what way did Dreamers bring diversity to the U.S. workplace?

Dreamers came to the United States from many global regions.

What would happen to Apple if the company continued to employ Dreamers whose DACA permits were no longer valid?

Dreamers with invalid permits might be deported. The company might face steep fines or even jail time.

In the context of diversity in the U.S. workforce, rank the ethnic and racial groups that comprise the U.S. workforce based on their participation rate.

1. Hispanics 2. African-Americans 3. Asian-Americans

In 2016, what percentage of firms in the Fortune 500 had at least one founder who was either an immigrant or the child of immigrants?

40 percent

Identify the current trend regarding how long workers aged 65 and over plan to stay in the workforce.

About 36 percent of workers aged 65-69, and 20 percent of those over age 70, plan to continue working.

According to a 2018 report by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, which of the following are true, with respect to the policies of the Fortune 500 towards their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees?

About 97 percent offered explicit prohibitions against gender identity discrimination. Over 83 percent included sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policy.

Executive Order 11246

Affirmative action for federal contractors

Opposing arguments for affirmative action

Affirmative action is inconsistent with the principles of fairness and equality, and it can demoralize those who are favored by affirmative action.

Supporting arguments for affirmative action

Affirmative action levels the playing field for all workers, and it helps firms monitor equal job opportunity programs.

primary diversity characteristics

Age, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexual orientation

Why does the inclusion of women on corporate boards improve company performance?

Alternative courses of action are more realistically considered. Women bring different life experiences to discussions.

Potential reasons for the gender pay gap

Employers may exhibit sexual discrimination. Women choose lower-paying jobs to have more time with family.

To combat sexual and racial harassment, what actions should companies implement?

Establish and communicate a formal complaint procedure for all employees Develop and distribute a clear zero-tolerance harassment policy

True or false: In 2018, just eight percent of Fortune 500 firms provided transgender-inclusive health care, up from none in 2002.

False, 58%

The U.S. job discrimination law that requires employers to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for illness, care of ill family members, and birth or adoption of a child is called the ______, according to Figure 16.5.The U.S. job discrimination law that requires employers to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for illness, care of ill family members, and birth or adoption of a child is called the ______, according to Figure 16.5.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Although still underrepresented, women have broken into management roles, particularly in which industries?

Healthcare Education

Identify the true statements regarding the presence of immigrants in the US workforce:

In 2017, immigrants comprised about 17 percent of the U.S. workforce. One out of every four U.S. immigrants is an undocumented immigrant worker.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Increased governmental control to combat job discrimination

In 2015, which age group became the largest generation in the U.S. workforce?

Millenials

How have the labor force participation rates of women and men changed over time in the United States?

Overall, the participation rates of women have increased, while the rates of men have decreased.

The term affirmative action is most accurately defined by which statements?

Positive steps taken to overcome past discriminatory employment practices Written plans with goals and a timetable for promoting job equality

Civil Rights Act

Prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex, color, race, religion, or national origin

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Protects workers 40 and over from job discrimination

Firms can promote inclusion by taking which actions?

Seek a wide and diverse pool of qualified employment candidates Articulate diversity goals, set objectives, and hold managers accountable Create a diversity council to monitor the firm's progress

Companies that manage diversity and inclusion effectively enjoy which strategic advantages over companies that do not?

They tend to serve customers more effectively. These firms avoid costly discrimination lawsuits. A diverse and inclusive workforce boosts innovation in the firm.

True or false: In 2015, immigrants were twice as likely as native born U.S. citizens to start a new business.

True

When a mother or father is granted time off when a child is born or adopted and during the early months of a child's development, this is formally called ______.

parental leave

Why do some employees choose not to take advantage of family-friendly work policies?

Women fear the Mommy Track. Men fear the Daddy Track

Which of the following are true of the U.S. labor laws?

Written affirmative action plans to overcome past discrimination are required for all government contractors. Women and men must receive equal pay for performing equal work. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or age is prohibited.

secondary diversity characteristics

communication style, ways of thinking and interacting, family status, and first language

Variation in human characteristics that distinguish people from one another is termed

diversity

The principle that all qualified persons should be treated equally with respect to job opportunities, working conditions, pay, and benefits in the United States is termed ______.

equal employment opportunity

Equal pay act

equal pay for equal work

The disparity between what white men earn and what women and persons of color earn is called the ______.

gender and racial pay gap

Occupationally-segregated job category: Women

hairdressers, dental hygienists, preschool teachers

Policies and practices that tap into the diverse perspectives, life experiences, and approaches of every individual in the workplace are called ______.

inclusion

Asian Americans are somewhat overrepresented in management, especially in ______.

information systems

According to a Catalyst study, in 2017, women held what percentage of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies?

just over five percent

The proportion of a group of people who are either actively employed or seeking work is called the ______.

labor force participation rate

The inequitable concentration of groups in particular job categories is called ______.

occupational segregation