Managing Workplace Diversity Final
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A culture of nondiscrimination A. can help avoid inadvertent discrimination. B. is of no value to those who are invisibly multi-racial. C. groups those who are multi-racial into only one group. D. requires that people not define their own group membership.
A
A new employee with a physical deformity applied to work at a restaurant chain as a hostess. She had considerable experience as a hostess, and was hired. Although she worked as a hostess for a few weeks, she was soon assigned to work as a cook. The manager told her she would never be able to work as a hostess again because customers had complained about her appearance. Which of the following is true of this situation? A. This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability, and thus is illegal under the ADA. B. This is the manager's prerogative; customers are always right. C. Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice. D. The manager did the right thing but the wrong way. The manager needed to find a more acceptable excuse.
A
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is qualified if A. he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. B. he or she can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. C. he or she can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions without an accommodation. D. he or she can perform the essential functions without an accommodation and the marginal functions with or without an accommodation.
A
All of the following are true about sex discrimination and sexual harassment around the world except: A. Men who are most likely to be harassed are older and White. B. Women who are more likely to be targeted for sexual harassment are young, financially dependent, divorced or never married, and migrant. C. Women's concentration in low-status positions contributes to sexual harassment. D. Sex discrimination and harassment are common problems faced by women around the world.
A
Considerations useful in determining the dominant and non-dominant groups and areas of diversity concerns around the world include A. identifiability, employment, and educational attainment. B. identifiability, employment, and infrastructure. C. infrastructure, educational attainment, and multi-language fluency. D. infrastructure, multi-language fluency, and employment.
A
Differences in deferred adjudication rates discussed in the Florida State study A. can negatively affect the ability of Latinos and Blacks to obtain employment when compared with Whites. B. did not remain after controlling for differences in the circumstances of the accused and cases. C. were less likely to occur with drug and violent crime cases. D. can decrease the likelihood that Blacks and Hispanics will have a felony conviction record.
A
Diversity in sexual orientation in the military has been controversial because some believed that it would result in A. reduced cohesion. B. extreme violence by homosexuals upon heterosexuals. C. violations of the right to privacy by heterosexual personnel. D. mutiny within the ranks resulting in an armed rebellion against the national government.
A
During World War II A. along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers. B. Japanese Americans alone were held in detention centers. C. only those known to be dangerous were held in detention centers. D. because they were easily identified on sight, Italians were easily arrested.
A
Employers may require English-only rules A. when necessary for communications with customers who only speak English. B. to satisfy coworkers who do not wish to hear other languages being spoken. C. to force employees to learn English. D. when employers wish to monitor employees' conversations while on breaks.
A
Fortune 500 companies A. are increasingly pursuing equity and fairness toward sexual minorities. B. because of their public visibility, are unlikely to be industry leaders in offering benefits to same-sex partners. C. are decreasing their offerings of health benefits to domestic partners of their gay and lesbian employees. D. are attractive to many applicants, thus efforts to include gays and lesbians are not necessary.
A
How a person thinks and feels about other people and major issues can be best described as their _____. A. attitudes B. positivity C. socioeconomic status D. behavior
A
If fat employees experience discrimination, A. costs related to turnover, absence, and low morale could exceed higher medical and benefits costs related to having fat workers. B. they have no legal recourse. C. because weight is largely controllable, they should attempt to reduce the discrimination by losing weight. D. tell them to not be so sensitive and simply ignore the situation.
A
In a study of car pricing, researchers found A. race and sex were related to initial offer prices and to the final prices offered testers. B. White men's initial offers were higher but final prices were lower than other testers. C. White women were offered lower prices than all other groups. D. strong consumer advocacy has reduced bias in car pricing.
A
In research involving matched pairs of Black and White applicant testers to investigate the effects of having a criminal record on job search outcomes, A. the negative effect of having a criminal record on employment opportunities was 40% larger for Blacks than for Whites. B. Blacks with a criminal record received no callbacks. C. more than half of Whites with a criminal record were called back for interviews. D. neither Black nor White applicants with criminal records were called back for interviews.
A
In research on the effects of having an Asian (Chinese or Indian) or White name in selection decisions A. Chinese applicants received the lowest suitability ratings. B. because of their higher qualifications, White applicants were more likely to be chosen than Chinese or Indian applicants. C. results were very different from results in the study that investigated the effects of having a Black-sounding name. D. because of their higher qualifications, Chinese and Indian applicants were more likely to be chosen than White applicants.
A
In terms of discrimination and meritocracy A. excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunity through discrimination contributes to the "myth of meritocracy." B. by including women and minorities in union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination has provided even greater systematic advantages for White men. C. the effects of inheritance are unrelated to unequal starting points in the race to get ahead. D. unequal access to educational opportunities is a meritorious factor that influences people's success in life.
A
In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency: A. Bonnie had successfully worked for the organization twice before. B. Bonnie had worked for the organization before but her unsatisfactory performance kept her from being rehired. C. Bonnie sued under Rhode Island legislation prohibiting weight discrimination. D. Bonnie failed the pre-hire medical examination.
A
In the DuPont study of performance ratings of people with disabilities, A. people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of performance, attendance, and safety. B. people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance and safety, but below average ratings of performance. C. people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance only. D. people with disabilities had unsatisfactory ratings of attendance, safety, and performance.
A
In the Walmart case involving immigrant labor, A. the U.S. government alleged that Walmart knowingly hired illegal immigrants from Mexico, Eastern Europe, and other countries. B. several Walmart stores were permanently closed as a result. C. Walmart settled the case and thus experienced a large financial loss for the year. D. Walmart was used as an example of fairness and compliance with both the letter and spirit of the law regarding immigrants.
A
Racial profiling and customer abuse and mistreatment A. partly result from poor management practices and lack of supervision. B. are practices that all organizations avoid in order to attract customers. C. will not result in negative publicity against organizations due to media bias. D. are unfounded accusations from people who are part of activist organizations.
A
Regarding Asians' earnings A. large numbers of Asians reside in cities having high costs of living and this reflects Asians earnings relative to other racial groups that are more geographically dispersed. B. There are less Asians living in poverty than Whites. C. Asians' high education levels contribute to their freedom from earnings discrimination. D. much is unknown about their earnings since most of it is unreported.
A
Regarding HIV/AIDS at work, A. co-workers may resist working with someone who is HIV positive. B. co-workers are very likely to contract the disease from working with an employee who is HIV positive. C. HIV/AIDS is not a protected disability under the ADA. D. it can be avoided through an initial medical exam prior to employment and then annual physical exams.
A
Research on layoffs in a financial firm found that A. Whites were less likely to be laid off than non-Whites. B. Blacks were less likely to be laid off than Asians and Hispanics. C. Hispanics were less likely to be laid off than Asians. D. Asians were more likely to be laid off than Hispanics.
A
Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people A. experience disparate treatment even when their qualifications are similar to those who are not overweight. B. can use Title VII if they experience employment-related discrimination. C. can change the aspect of their identity that results in unfair treatment. D. can often hide their condition or at least minimize it by choosing clothes that do not call attention to their weight.
A
Symbolic ethnicity A. has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will. B. occurs when one uses written and verbal symbols to remind oneself of one's ethnic heritage. C. is more meaningful than legitimate ethnic identity. D. has the same positive outcomes as legitimate ethnic identity.
A
The Southern Poverty Law Center A. was co-founded by Morris Dees. B. has focused only on poverty and avoided cases involving the death penalty, hate groups, and the confederate flag. C. has been a barrier to gaining equitable rights for women in the military since they do not live in poverty. D. was established for one single purpose: to help poor people become lawyers so that they in turn can help poverty stricken people.
A
Under the ADA, A. people with mental retardation are protected. B. people with a mental illness are not protected. C. specific learning disabilities are not protected. D. people who are perceived to be unable to perform the job because of a disability are not protected.
A
What is socioeconomic diversity based on? A. Education and financial status B. Work experience C. What kind of job employees want D. Education and race
A
When people with disabilities require accommodations, A. most of those accommodations cost $500 or less. B. such accommodations are often troublesome and expensive for employers. C. the accommodations often create problems for those who were not targeted by the accommodation. D. they are required to pay for those accomodations.
A
Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.? A. Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S. B. The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier. C. White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S. D. No White Americans have ever experienced discrimination and thus none are able to understand or help those who have been oppressed.
A
Which of the following is true of Asian women at work in the U.S.? A. Asian immigrant women are likely to work in family-owned businesses, computer manufacturing, or the garment industry. B. They earn more than Asian men in the U.S. C. They earn more than White women in the U.S. at all educational levels. D. They are not exposed to the discrimination that usually results from being a double minority.
A
Which of the following is true of Cracker Barrel's formal policy that called for termination of gay and lesbian employees? A. Resistance from shareholders resulted in Cracker Barrel changing the policy. B. The policy was supported by a large proportion of shareholders. C. Workers were actually hired because of their sexual orientation. D. The only employees who left did so because they were planning to quit and not because of anyone being fired.
A
Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns? A. White women are in a unique situation of dominance and disadvantage. B. White women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than women of color. C. White men do not view White women as believable sources of diversity information compared to people of color. D. White women hold very few managerial jobs as compared to other minority women.
A
Which of the following is true of disabilities and the selection process? A . Tests should be related to successful job performance. B. Tests should be required of applicants with visible disabilities. C. Before making any offers, medical exams can be required of applicants with visible disabilities. D. Medical exams can be required of all applicants for any or no reason.
A
Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true? A. Different educational levels between Blacks and Whites do not completely explain the Black/White earnings gap. B. Earnings and employment differences between Blacks and Whites are due to the lower educational attainment of Blacks. C. Returns to investments in education are similar across racial and ethnic groups and for women and men. D. Black women have higher educational levels and earnings than Black men.
A
Which of the following statements is not true about sexual harassment of Black women? A. Early on Black women were likely to be overrepresented in cases of sexual harassment brought against organizations, but are not currently overrepresented. B. Companies have tolerated sexual harassment in some of these cases. C. Black (and other minority) women are especially likely to be subjected to racialized sexual harassment. D. Racialized harassment of Black women is likely rooted in the sexual abuse and powerlessness Black women endured as slaves.
A
White privilege refers to all of the following except: A. Earned advantages based on race. B. Employment advantages based on similarity to key decision makers. C. The benefit of favorable stereotypes. D. The benefit of negative stereotypes about potential non-White workers.
A
Wilma Mankiller A. was the first woman in modern history to serve as chief of an American Indian tribe. B. is the coordinator for multiple lucrative American Indian casinos throughout the U.S. C. sought to help American Indians reclaim their lands from Whites. D. resented the focus on Blacks and Latinos instead of American Indians.
A
Albert Einstein A. encouraged discrimination against immigrants of color. B. perceived the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. as mocking the principle that "all men are created equal." C. is well known for his passionate resistance to racism. D. felt that resistance to racism impedes further evolution of the human race.
B
Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010, A. is a Black man who became Georgia Power's first Vice President of diversity. B. has been recognized for his diversity efforts. C. thinks the U.S. is past racial issues. D. was fired for extremism on racial issues and then formed a lobbying group.
B
Harry Holzer's research investigating the relationships between firm size and employment hiring practices indicates that: A. large companies hire much smaller percentages of Black employees than small companies. B. small companies hire much smaller percentages of Black employees than larger companies do. C. small and large companies employ about the same percentages of Black employees. D. larger firms are less likely to have formal hiring practices than smaller firms.
B
Having and using a valid job description, A. often results in discrimination against people with disabilities. B. can reduce biases that might occur during the selection process. C. creates problems for all phases of the human resources process. D. job descriptions are seldom valid but are simply an arbitrary standard.
B
Hispanic immigrants A. have low employment rates because of their low educational levels. B. are sometimes exploited by employers due to their immigrant status. C. prefer and obtain high wage jobs because they are bilingual. D. are not protected from employment discrimination.
B
Human resources should adhere to all of the following practices to enhance diversity except: A. Look at performance standards to see if they are similar for dominant and non-dominant groups. B. Avoid giving negative feedback to non-dominant members because it may seem like prejudice. C. Regularly assess performance of all employees. D. Give similar chances of promotions to dominant and non-dominant group members.
B
If a potential employee has a degree with a lot of student debt, but lacks the practical experience needed for the position, what should an employer do to promote socioeconomic diversity? A. Give him the position, but keep him at a low pay rate for a long period of time B. Provide on the job training at a lower pay rate, and after 3 months review his work performance for a raise C. Avoid giving him an opportunity because he is not financially stable D. Find out why he has not paid his student loan debt back yet
B
In a study on employment and earnings of native and immigrant Blacks and Whites, A. native and immigrant Blacks had different earnings. B. African-born Blacks had higher educational levels than native-born Blacks. C. immigrants with less education had lower employment rates than native-born Blacks. D. immigrants had higher earnings than native-born workers.
B
In implementing non-discriminatory policies toward sexual minorities at work, A. Organizations should ignore negative reactions of coworkers. B. Organizations should consider also offering equality in benefits for domestic partners. C. Organizations should not consider any possibility that sexual orientation could affect job performance. D. Get rid of all older employees since they are likely to sabotage any such policies.
B
In terms of diversity, Royal Dutch Shell A. defines diversity as relating to visible differences only. B. includes both visible and invisible differences in its definition of diversity. C. focuses on sexual orientation, nationality, and inclusion, along with country-specific issues. D. focuses on race, nationality, and inclusion, along with country-specific issues.
B
In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities A. organizations have long recognized the market potential of customers with disabilities. B. making stores more accessible could benefit customers with or without disabilities. C. the disabled population is so varied that marketing efforts would be too costly. D. the government provides tax incentives for improving accessibility for employees but not customers.
B
In terms of workforce participation and education, which of the following is not true? A. Asian men are more likely to be participating in the workforce than men overall. B. Asian women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than White women. C. African American women participate in the workforce more than Asian women. D. Asians are less likely to have completed high school than Whites.
B
In the Central Station Casino case about English-only rules A. Hispanic workers were allowed to speak Spanish during lunch periods. B. Hispanic employees were harassed for speaking Spanish. the HR Director recommended that Hispanic workers could speak Spanish during breaks. C. the HR Director recommended that managers not discipline D. Hispanic workers who spoke Spanish at work.
B
Interracial marriage A. is illegal in several U.S. states. B. was illegal until a 1967 Supreme Court decision. C. was illegal until the end of the Civil War (1865). D. was never formally illegal in the U.S.
B
Jews in the U.S. A. are successful and free from discrimination. B. at one time were excluded from many jobs and denied service in some organizations in the U.S. C. have not participated in Blacks' struggles for civil rights. D. have been united in a crusade that uses the slogan: "Civil Rights Yields Civil Wrongs."
B
Marginal functions are those A. that are performed outside the margins, or boundaries of the place of employment. B. that are secondary to the function of the job. C. that, if not performed, the job would cease to exist. D. that are used to focus recruitment and selection efforts.
B
Michael had a severe hearing impairment and worked as the supervisor of a fast food restaurant. Michael's manager and the human resources manager repeatedly mocked him in front of other employees and said things like "read my lips," "have you got your ears on?" even when he seemed to have no trouble hearing. Michael finally resigned as a result of the mocking and harassment. This is a situation of A. being too sensitive and not having a good sense of humor. B. constructive discharge. C. giving up rather than standing up to the boss as required by law. D. failing to do something that would have caused the boss to fire him so that he could get unemployment compensation.
B
Recent estimates suggest that: A. Nearly 30% of the U.S. population is gay or lesbian. B. Between 4% to 17% of the U.S. population is gay or lesbian. C. Less than 2% of the U.S. population is gay or lesbian. D. Estimating numbers of gay men or lesbians in the population is impossible.
B
Recent opinion polls indicate that ____ percent of Americans believe sexual orientation discrimination is acceptable. A. 2 B. 11 C. 20 D. 35
B
Regarding Asian Americans and education, A. all Asian Americans are well-educated. B. there are higher percentages of Asians with college degrees and higher percentages of Asians without high school degrees than Whites in both categories. C. Asians resisted affirmative action at the University of Michigan. D. Asian Americans view American education as inferior and avoid any involvement in it.
B
Regarding involuntary servitude in the United States: A. Africans were first sold in the United States around the time Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America (1492). B. During the same time that Africans were first sold in the U.S., Whites were also held as indentured servants. C. Involuntary servitude of Africans and Whites continued at the same rates through 1865. D. Involuntary servitude of all types has been confined to only certain southern states and not the north.
B
Regarding low status and low skilled workers, A. employers are not required to provide minimum wages or overtime to such workers. B. fair treatment may translate into recruiting, retention, and productivity gains. C. stated preferences for certain workers are never preferences for workers who are more likely to accept low wages and poor treatment. D. little can be done to improve their work lives.
B
Regarding wage inequality and the glass ceiling, A. in some industrialized nations, women occupy more than 40% of the highest positions. B. in industrialized nations, women occupy no more than 10% of the highest positions. C. worldwide, women earn about 80% of men's earnings. D. in general, characteristics associated with successful managers are those associated with both men and women.
B
Repatriation of people of Mexican descent between 1929 and 1939 A. included only those living in the U.S. illegally. B. was part of an effort to free up jobs during the Depression era. C. was strictly voluntary. D. provided those being repatriated sufficient time to prepare.
B
Research on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women shows that A. AI/AN women have higher participation rates, unemployment levels, and incomes than other women. B. American Indian women managers navigate between two distinctive but interconnected worlds. C. AI/AN women are less likely to be in poverty than Black women. D. AI/AN women earn more than AI/AN men when working in similar circumstances.
B
Statistics about disabilities indicate that A. the rate of disability in the U.S. population is nearly 30%. B. for those participating in workforce, the unemployment rate for disabled people is 14.5% compared to 9% for those without a disability. C. unemployment rates for people with disabilities do not vary by race and ethnicity. D. men are more likely to have a disability then women.
B
Straight allies can help set the stage for ___________ sexual minorities in organizations by modeling inclusive behavior and helping create safe and inclusive climates at work. A. resistance of B. non-discrimination toward C. job channeling of D. preferences for
B
The portrayal of Asians as the "model minority" A. encourages other minority groups and Whites to strive for success. B. ignores differences among Asians and barriers they face. C. demonstrates how unemployment, underemployment, and misemployment do not affect Asians. D. is due to their success in developing computer models for various purposes.
B
The results of eliminating discrimination and valuing diversity include A. increased poverty. B. increased lifespans. C. weaker economies. D. disregard for human rights.
B
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act A. does not protect American Indians and Alaska Natives living outside of reservations. B. has been used in English only cases on behalf of American Indians. C. excludes American Indians' religious services from protection because some services are long in duration and require extensive time off from work. D. has been declared unconstitutional.
B
Undue hardship A. can be measured by comparing profits to number of employees. B. refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to the attributes of the employer. C. occurs with accommodations that are between 2 to 5% of revenues. D. is a common occurrence when providing accommodations.
B
What are the core values of Walgreens? A) teamwork, honesty, safety, respect B) trust, care, innovation, dedication, partnership C) integrity, quality, commitment, innovation D) performance, passion, integrity, diversity
B
When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following? A. Whether the applicant or employee puts too much emphasis on being overly neat and clean. B. Is the requirement necessary to the safe operation of the business? C. Recognize that the issue is simply appearance and not to get it confused with race, cultural, and ethnic issues. D. That is a dangerous thing to consider thus employers should not look at a person until after the person is hired regardless of what the person will be doing on the job.
B
When was Northern Clay Center opened to the public? A. 1980 B. 1990 C. 2010 D. 2009
B
Which is true of the relationship between Asians and diversity concerns? A. Asians did not participate in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. B. Asians experience employment discrimination along with other minority groups. C. Asians attitudes toward affirmative action are more similar to Whites than those of other minority groups. D. There is no relationship between Asians and diversity concerns.
B
Which of the following is not part of socioeconomic status? A. Social capital B. Gender C. Education D. Finances
B
Which of the following is not true of poverty as a diversity concern? A. Poverty has similar consequences worldwide. B. Poverty is usually the result of people's lack of internal motivation and character. C. Poverty is a universal diversity concern. D. Discrimination is an underlying feature of poverty.
B
Which of the following is true of American Indians as sports symbols? A. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) refused to penalize universities that continued to use them. B. Some Indian tribes supported universities' use of the sports symbols. C. The Civil Rights Commission has argued that the use of American Indians as sports symbols does not prevent people from learning about real American Indians and their culture. D. American Indians tend to be proud that they are sports symbols.
B
Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process? A. People with disabilities should not be held to the same standards for the essential job functions. B. Vague performance standards may disadvantage people with disabilities. C. Vague performance standards may help organizations avoid liability. D. People with disabilities should not be provided negative feedback as this may reduce their motivation.
B
Which of the following is true of multiracial people? A. Multiracial people do not appear to be only one race. B. Care should be taken to avoid grouping multiracials with one group and ignoring the other(s) aspects of their identity. C. Having a culture of nondiscrimination in an organization does not help avoid inadvertent discrimination against invisibly multiracial individuals. D. Only those who have four or more racial identities are considered to be multiracial.
B
Which of the following is true of research results about weight? A. Preferences for thinner people does not exist among those who are fat. B. Overweight children view social discrimination as the most immediate consequence of their weight. C. In all cultures, overweight is undesirable. D. In one study, there was no relationship between time spent watching television and obesity.
B
Which of the following is true of the American Indian/Alaska Native population? A. It began to decline during the 1900s due to declining fertility rates and increasing mortality rates. B. Changes in self-identification have contributed to increases in the population. About 15% of the U.S. population is American Indian and Alaska Natives. They have almost totally disappeared from urban areas.
B
Which of the following statements is true about Hispanic women at work? A. Hispanic women earn about 85% of what Hispanic men earn. B. Hispanic women tend to work in female-dominated positions with other women of color. C. Hispanic women have higher workforce participation rates than Black women. D. Hispanic women have higher workforce participation rates than non-Hispanic White women.
B
A large study of the determinants of antigay attitudes among 16-year-olds in Belgium and Canada found that in terms of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights A. immigrants were more supportive of GLBT rights than natives. B. Muslim males were supportive of GLBT rights. C. girls were more supportive of GLBT rights than boys. D. parents' education levels were not related to support for GLBT rights
C
Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including A. selling merchandise that perpetuated stereotypes about Hispanics. B. favoring Filipinos in hiring practices. C. using race-coded job channeling. D. targeting the obese by employing only those who are obese.
C
According to the "one-drop rule" A. Anyone who spilled one-drop of a White person's blood would be executed. B. Anyone who had one-drop of American Indian blood would be considered American Indian, if desired. C. Anyone with one known Black ancestor was deemed Black, regardless of the number or proportion of non-Black ancestors. D. Any child of the union of a White and a non-White person would be deemed a member of the non-White parent's race.
C
As Blacks migrated from the South to the North seeking better jobs and greater opportunities, A. European ethnic groups viewed Blacks moving north as helpful in the overall economy and non-threatening. B. Whites in the dominant group became more vocal about their contempt for lower status Whites. C. White ethnic groups became "insiders," while Blacks became the "other". D. White ethnics continued in-fighting and paid little attention to the arrival of Blacks.
C
Being "out" at work, defined as disclosing one's gay or lesbian sexual orientation, A. is more frequently chosen by gays in high level positions as being in a high level position makes them less likely to experience discrimination. B. is more likely among gay people of color than white gays. C. comes with both positive and negative consequences. D. results in greater conflict between home and work for gays and lesbians.
C
Differences in Black/White accumulation of wealth are not influenced by A. differences in inheritance. B. effects of discrimination which limits the ability of Blacks to acquire and thus pass on wealth. C. compulsory mortgage loan approvals credit-worthy Blacks. D. racial segregation of neighborhoods.
C
Discrimination A. is a weak impediment to diversity in organizations. B. has been nearly eradicated in the U.S. and most developed countries. C. at work, in one form or another, occurs throughout the world. D. can be almost completely eliminated through legislation.
C
Discrimination against customers A. is a thing of the past; organizations no longer practice this costly behavior. B. can be avoided by profiling only "typical" shoplifters. C. has negative effects on organizations' ability to market to diverse customer groups. D. ironically can result in patronization from more desirable customers.
C
Glass ceilings and glass walls are likely to be strengthened by all of the practices below except: A. Assigning less challenging work to minorities. B. Minimizing constructive feedback to women and minorities to avoid being seen as racist. C. Providing mentoring opportunities for women and minorities to take on positions involved with finance. D. Assigning minorities to minority neighborhoods and clients so they can establish better connections.
C
Hispanic women A. due to strong cultural traditions, are more likely to be unemployed than employed. B. work outside the home at about the same rates as Black women. C. are more likely to experience employment hardship than non-Hispanic White women. D. tend to work in male-dominated positions.
C
How many employees signed the I Act On Pledge when the Blind Spots Bus visited the Milwaukee Harley Davidson headquarters? a.107 b.48 c.130 d.250
C
How might a person from a lower socioeconomic status behave in a situation of scarce resources? A. This person is likely to act unworried in such a situation. B. This person is likely to consult readings and experts regarding how to act. C. This person is likely to respond by gathering resources quickly. D. This person is likely to assume she is entitled to whatever resources remain.
C
In Goldberg's research on the effects of similarity in race and sex on interview assessments and offers, A. White recruiters preferred White applicants and Black recruiters favored Black applicants. B. male recruiters preferred male applicants and female recruiters preferred female applicants. C. White recruiters preferred White applicants but Black recruiters did not favor Black applicants. D. in-group favoritism was clearly and consistently documented.
C
In empirical research on access to employment, researchers found that A. applicants with "Black-sounding" names were three times less likely to be called for interviews than applicants with "Hispanic-sounding" names. B. applicants with "White-sounding" names were two times more likely to be called for interviews than applicants with "Hispanic-sounding" names. C. having higher quality resumes did not increase the number of callbacks for Black applicants. D. having a "White-sounding" name was equivalent to adding a college degree and an MBA to a person's qualifications.
C
In investigating Hispanic representation in managerial and professional occupations, researchers found A. Hispanics are equally represented in management and professional occupations relative to their representation in the U.S. population. B. Hispanics are over-represented in management and professional occupations relative to their representation in the U.S. population. C. language proficiency is one of the strongest predictors of working in a managerial or professional job for Hispanics and Whites. D. education level has little influence on whether Hispanics are represented in managerial or professional jobs.
C
In terms of marketing to Latinos, in the Hispanic Opinion Tracker study, A. Latinos prefer to use credit instead of cash for their purchases. B. Latinos were found to spend less than other customers. C. Hispanics were more likely to report stronger enthusiasm about shopping than other survey participants. D. Hispanic marketing is not worth the effort due to their poverty.
C
In terms of race and ethnicity A. People who are White in race cannot be considered to be Hispanics since Hispanics are included in the "people of color" category. B. Latinos do not view their race as cultural but rather as physical. C. Confounding of race and ethnicity among Hispanics can create a double jeopardy, in which they experience discrimination based on skin color as well as ethnicity. D. Even if living in Mexico, Asians are not classified as Hispanic..
C
People are most likely to negatively view ______ as being a condition that could be controlled but is not due to lack of self-discipline. A. visual impairment B. hearing loss C. weight D. speech impairment
C
Providing training and education to employees can be considered a/n _____ for employers. A. tax season write off B. waste of time C. investment D. bad idea
C
Reasonable accommodations A. are those that cost between $50 to $500. B. should be made for people with disabilities without regard to qualifications. C. vary by employer. D. unduly burden employers.
C
Regarding employment of Black women, A. because of their "double-minority" status, Black women are preferred by employers when compared with White women and Black men. B. Black women in the U.S. are less likely to work outside the home than women of any other racial or ethnic group. C. Black women who work for unionized firms earn more than Black women who work for non-unionized firms. D. Black women earn more than Black men.
C
Regarding the internments of people believed to be a threat to national security during World War II, A. about 50% of Japanese Americans were ordered to be interned. B. about 40% of Germans and Italians were ordered to be interned. C. people who had at least 1/8th Japanese ancestry were included. D. the U.S. government has refused to provide reparations (payments) for those who were interned.
C
Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations A. employers may make virtually any decision they desire. B. assigning overweight people to jobs where they are not seen by customers or clients makes good business sense. C. employers should make job-related decisions on the ability to perform the job. D. employers need to first think of an excuse and then get rid of them.
C
Research assessing trends in managerial representation found A. a lower proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than 1966. B. White men's representation has been reduced in the more desirable (higher-paid, higher-status) sectors of the economy. C. gains for White women from 1966 to 2000 have been the highest of all groups (White men, White women, Black men, Black women). D. gains for Black women from 1966 to 2000 have been in higher status managerial positions.
C
Research on White identity development indicates that C. Whites' identity development is unrelated to where they stand regarding measures to increase equity. B. White identity development has no relationship to diversity in organizations. C. symbolic White identity development is associated with negative outcomes. D. more research is needed to draw even very tentative conclusions.
C
Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that A. overweight people are more likely to receive preventive care than others. B. medical professionals do not typically hold the same negative perceptions that discriminating employers hold about those who are overweight. C. most nurses believe that obesity could be prevented by self-control. D. the attitude of medical students toward obese patients changed in a positive direction after working with obese patients.
C
The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is: A. about 5%. B. about 10%. C. about 20% D. about 30%
C
Wages of gay men A. are slightly higher than those of heterosexual men B. are slightly lower than those of heterosexual men. C. may be affected by gay men being channeled into particular positions. D. is unknown since so many remain closeted
C
What does it mean to have an identity? A. To have an attitude towards others B. To aim for a higher status C. To have a way of conceiving of yourself D. To behave in a particular way
C
What is the overall relationship between socioeconomic status and identity? A. Socioeconomic status only impacts the identity of rich people. B. There is no connection between socioeconomic status and identity. C. Socioeconomic status plays a powerful role in identity formation. D. Socioeconomic status is the single most important factor in identity.
C
What is the program called that provides graduates with field training and employment at Ford Motor Company? A- FAG B- FCU C- FCG
C
When domestic partner benefits are offered A. large numbers of gay and lesbian employees enroll their partners. organizations experience disproportionately higher costs. B. costs are generally consistent with any increase in the number of plan participants. C. similar benefits must be offered to international partners as well D. regardless of their sexual orientation.
C
Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco? A. The employing organization can pay him or her lower wages with no negative outcomes. B. Having such an employee may be viewed negatively by many overweight people who want someone who is an example of they want to become. C. Because the U.S. population is increasing in size, having such an aerobics instructor may be a competitive advantage. D. The employer must be certain that the proportion of the employees who are large-sized is equal to the proportion of the residents of San Francisco who are large sized.
C
Which of the following is true of Asians? A. Southeast Asians are more likely to have significant greater English proficiency than other Asians due to American involvement in the Vietnam conflict. B. Asians are almost on public assistance (e.g., welfare) unlike some other minority group members. C. Some discrimination against Asians occurs because of perceptions they have been too successful. D. Perceptions of language barriers contribute Asians' progress.
C
Which of the following is true of White and Chinese railroad workers in the 1800s? A. Chinese workers were paid more than White workers. B. Labor market competition between White and Chinese workers fueled lynching of White workers. C. Federal legislation purposefully restricted entry of Chinese laborers into the U.S. D. Chinese were only permitted to work on Chinese railroads if the railroads were owned by Americans.
C
Which of the following is true of education and earnings of gay men and lesbians when compared with heterosexual men and women? A. Wages and education of gay men are lower than those of heterosexual men. B. Wages and education of gay men are higher than those of heterosexual men. C. Wages and education of lesbian women are higher than those of heterosexual women. D. There is not enough data to be able to make any comparison.
C
Which of the following is true of employment of people with disabilities? A. The ADA appears to be unable to have a positive effect on the employment of people with disabilities. B. There is very little and very rare unemployment for people with disabilities. C. The majority of claims filed under the ADA are deemed to have no reasonable cause. D. Employment seldom ever pays off for either the employer or employee..
C
Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work? A. Overweight people have lower absence than others. B. Overweight people strongly resist discrimination at work by boycotting and protesting. C. Overweight is erroneously associated with negative personal attributes. D. Overweight people are not likely to be discriminated against at work.
C
Which of the following is true of people with disabilities worldwide? A. When compared with other marginalized groups, the position of people with disabilities is less extreme. B. Less underemployment for people with disabilities compared to people without disabilities. C. People with disabilities are uniquely marginalized. D. People with certain disabilities always some abilities also thus overall their situation is now above average.
C
Which of the following is true of the Black population? A. Blacks have a slightly lower birthrate than Whites. B. A younger population means a lower proportion of Blacks will enter the workforce in the future. C. Underutilization of Blacks' skills at work contributes to their illness and early death. D. Both Black birthrate and Black proportion for the workforce is expected to remain unchanged far into the future.
C
White men A. are now less likely to occupy decision-making positions in organizations, making their commitment to equity and fairness of little value. B. have infrequently participated as diversity allies. C. worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality. D. have all become victims of quotas and reverse discrimination.
C
•Question: How many different Employee resource networks does 3M have to include diverse groups of people? A. 9 B. 2 C. 10 D. None
C
•What is the program called where women connect to other women in the industry? • A. Farm Network B. Network Farmers C. Her Farm Network D. Farm Her Network
C
"New racism" A. describes beliefs that racism is a thing of the present and future regardless of what is done. B. occurs when those who demonstrate overt racism use excuses to discriminate. C. was refuted in research studies when unqualified Blacks were chosen over qualified Whites. D. The belief that Blacks have attained excessive, unfair gains through programs such as affirmative action.
D
Asian Americans' employment experiences A. almost always result in access and favorable treatment. B. has thus far avoided an encounter with the glass ceiling. C. include being steered to jobs deemed inappropriate for them. D. are sometimes shaped by stereotypes and media representations.
D
For people with work disabilities, A. education levels are higher than the education levels of the general population. B. about 25% have a bachelor's degree or more. C. higher average education levels reflect education-related subsidies provided for people with disabilities. D. education levels are lower than the education levels of the general population without a work disability.
D
Glass walls are A. vertical barriers that prevent people from progressing beyond a certain level in an organization. B. real barriers that prevent women and minorities people from entering staff instead of line positions. C. barriers that prevent Whites and men from entering line instead of staff positions. D. horizontal barriers that confine minorities and women to certain positions within organizations.
D
Immigration laws that affected Asians A. included the Chinese Inclusion Act. B. historically preferred Asians because of their strong work ethic and high education levels. C. restricted immigration of minorities from other ethnic groups while allowing for immigration of Asians D. included a restriction that allowed 105 Chinese to enter the U.S. per year.
D
In terms of access and treatment discrimination, which of the following is true of Hispanics? A. Unlike African Americans, Hispanics do not experience much access discrimination. B. Hispanics experience access discrimination, but almost no treatment discrimination. C. Hispanics experience treatment discrimination, but almost no access discrimination. D. Research has shown clear patterns of access and treatment discrimination against Hispanics.
D
In terms of the educational attainment of Latinos, A. Similar proportions of Blacks and Hispanics have completed high school. B. Hispanics whose origins are Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban, respectively, have the most to least education. C. Lower education levels of Cubans, compared with Mexican Americans, contribute to lower wages of Cubans. D. More Cuban Americans have at least a college degree than Mexican Americans.
D
Providing language assistance to employees A. angers customers who are not Hispanic. B. helps only Spanish speaking employees and is resented by others. C. does nothing to improve employee relations. D. contributes to employee safety.
D
The Black population is about A. 30% of the U.S. population B. 25% of the U.S. population C. 20.5% of the U.S. population D. 13.5% of the U.S. population
D
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s A. was less successful than the movement of the 1930s and 1940s. B. primarily occurred in the North. C. had no assistance from Jewish allies. D. included lunch counter sit-ins that college students organized.
D
The White population in the U.S. A. is beginning to increase as a percentage of the population, after a period of stagnation in the 1990s. B. was the largest in 1990 at 90%. C. has been growing at a rate higher than the Asian population in the U.S. D. is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups.
D
The prevalence of overweight has increased primarily due to A. more people building muscle. B. increased consumption of water. C. weight is being measured more frequently for more people. D. changes in leisure activities.
D
Thomas, a gay man who works at a large hotel chain experienced extreme verbal and physical harassment at work because he did not conform to his coworkers' expectations for men. Which of the following is most likely? A. Thomas probably has no recourse. B. Thomas may file a discrimination claim under the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). C. Thomas may file a claim under Executive Order 11478. D. In the absence of prohibitions from sexual orientation discrimination, Thomas may have a claim under Title VII.
D
What can employers offer their employees to help them grow and prosper? A. A card on Christmas B. Nothing, employees must grow on their own C. A free trip D. Education
D
When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers? A. They should encourage overweight people to lose weight. B. They should refuse to hire overweight applicants. C. They should require overweight applicants to take a medical exam to ensure their blood pressure is normal and that they do not have diabetes or other obesity-related health problems. D. They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health.
D
When employees acquire a disability, employers need to A. replace the individual if necessary because the ADA is not relevant in these situations. B. make accommodations only if they wish because the disability was acquired after the person was hired. C. make accommodations only if the disability is serious. D. make reasonable accommodations if needed.
D
Which of the following is NOT an example of an employee incentive? A. A paid education B. A wage increase C. Bonuses D. A cake on their birthday
D
Which of the following is consistently related to attitudes toward sexual minorities? A. Race. B. Age. C. Region of the country (e.g., north, south, east, west). D. Some elements of religion.
D
Which of the following is not true of bilingualism? A. Organizations should provide incentives and opportunities for managers to learn Spanish. B. Being bilingual may be a job-related compensable skill. C. High turnover in certain industries makes having managers who speak Spanish more effective than ESL classes. D. Training managers to speak Spanish is expensive and counter-productive for employers.
D
Which of the following is not true of human resource practices and diversity? A. Changes in human resources practices are recommended to facilitate diversity programs. B. Starting with clear job criteria is helpful in selection processes. C. Recruitment at schools with diverse student populations is recommended. D. Participation in training and development has little impact on workers' preparedness for advancement opportunities.
D
Which of the following is true of Latinos in the U.S.? A. Hispanics of Mexican, Central American, and South American origin each comprise about 30% of the U.S. population of Hispanics. B. Eighty percent of Latinos in the U.S. live in California and Texas. C. The populations of California and Texas are now about 60% Hispanic. D. The majority of Hispanics in the U.S. are of Mexican origin.
D
Which of the following is true of employment of people with and without disabilities? A. People with disabilities are more likely to be employed and more likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. B. People with disabilities are less likely to be employed and less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. C. People with disabilities are more likely to be employed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. D. People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities.
D
Which of the following statements about the education, employment, and/or earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true? A. The participation rate of Black women is projected to increase by 2018. B. Blacks with college degrees have similar employment levels and earnings as Whites with college degrees. C. Because of affirmative action, Blacks with college degrees are more likely to be employed and have higher earnings than Whites with college degrees. D. Black unemployment is higher than the unemployment of every other racial/ethnic group at the same educational level.
D
"Passing," or not disclosing one's gay or lesbian sexual orientation at work, is easy. True False
F
"Positive" stereotypes of Asian Americans may contribute to their over-representation in higher-level organizational positions. True False
F
About 35% of the Hispanic individuals living in the U.S. were born in the U.S. True False
F
Access discrimination occurs when people are employed, but treated differently after employment. True False
F
Although White men comprise less than 40% of the U.S. population, about 80% of the highest level corporate executives are White men. True False
F
American Indians and Alaska Natives are less likely than all racial and ethnic groups to have a college degree. True False
F
American Indians who have lived primarily on reservation or trust lands will have similar experiences than those who have lived elsewhere. True False
F
Apple Inc. advocates on behalf of LGBTQ+ people but does not support veterans. True False
F
As a model minority, Asians do experience access discrimination, but not treatment discrimination. True False
F
Asian Americans actually have the lowest educational level of racial/ethnic group with only a very few who have completed a college degree. True False
F
Asian Americans are unlikely to experience the glass ceiling. True False
F
Asians are over-represented in management in technical fields. True False
F
Asians who come to the U.S. are less likely to become naturalized citizens than immigrants from any other country. True False
F
Aversive racism continues to affect Black applicants and employees but not customers. True False
F
Avoiding lawsuits is a sufficient rationale for pursing diversity. True False
F
Because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, those born there can apply for and receive expedited U.S. citizenship. True False
F
Because managers at all levels affect diversity issues, top managers, who are removed from the day-to-day activities, are not integral to the success of diversity measures. True False
F
Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse. True False
F
Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense. True False
F
Black women are less likely to be participating in the workforce than White women are. True False
F
Differences in education, workforce participation, and employment levels vary too much in different locations to be helpful in identifying non-dominant groups in a particular country or location. True False
F
Discerning whether a person has a disability is fairly easy upon meeting him or her. True False
F
Employers who express preferences for Hispanic immigrant workers, tend to pay more than those employers who do not express such preferences. True False
F
Estimates are that about 20% of the people in the U.S. are gay or lesbian. True False
F
Evidence suggests that employers need to attend more to access discrimination because there is little treatment discrimination in organizations. True False
F
For recruitment purposes, tribal colleges are not generally a good source of American Indian applicants because such colleges tend not to be accredited. True False
F
For those with a high school diploma, the mean earnings of Hispanic men are lower than those of other men with the exception of Black men. True False
F
Gay and lesbian employees, but not heterosexuals, are more committed to organizations in which sexual orientation discrimination is not tolerated. True False
F
Gender identity refers to a person's internal sense of gender, but not how a person behaves or appears with regard to societal expectations of that person. True False
F
Generally, among non-Hispanic White men, 10% choose fields of study that are "typically female," compared with 44% of gay men choosing such majors. True False
F
Hispanics now comprise about 25% of the U.S. population. True False
F
If they prefer to do so, it is generally legal for employers to require employees to speak English at all times while at work. True False
F
In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms. True False
F
In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men. True False
F
In the 2005 Gallup Poll study Asian Americans reported experiencing less discrimination than Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites. True False
F
Inter-ethnic employment discrimination is defined as discrimination between Whites and non-White racial and ethnic groups. True False
F
It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight. True False
F
Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over. True False
F
Most people who live in persistent poverty are lazy and unmotivated. True False
F
Nearly 2 million of the poor in the United States are working poor, earning too little to escape poverty. True False
F
Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees. True False
F
Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics. True False
F
Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S. True False
F
Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities. True False
F
One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese. True False
F
People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. True False
F
People with disabilities, unlike women, do not seem to experience the glass ceiling and job segregation. True False
F
People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree. True False
F
Poor and minority group members are more likely to be convicted when arrested, but receive lighter sentences. True False
F
Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience. True False
F
Researchers estimate that about 35% of business establishments have no minority workers. True False
F
Since the Year 2000, the law no longer permits people to indicate multiple racial identities to the U.S. Census but must select just one. True False
F
The 1990 census was the first time that one could self-identify with more than one race. True False
F
The American Indian population increased 40% from 2000 to 2010 as a result of immigration. True False
F
The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 emphasizes that the definition of disabilities should be more narrowly defined than the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. True False
F
The Hispanic market has become of less interest to firms due its decline. It has gone from 1.3 trillion dollars in the year 2000 to 504 billion in 2014. True False
F
The United Kingdom has laws that have been very effective in keeping unemployment among people with disabilities at about the same level as it is for people without disabilities. True False
F
The majority of American Indians live on reservations. True False
F
The population of Whites in the U.S. is slowly increasing after a period of stagnation. True False
F
To the extent that one segment of the population is disadvantages, by comparison another segment or segments tend to be advantaged. True False
F
Underemployment refers to when very few minorities are able to find a job. True False
F
Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities. True False
F
When Black parents engage in racial socialization, they usually decrease the ability of their Black children to handle discrimination in an effective manner. True False
F
When access discrimination occurs, its targets are likely to be aware that it has occurred. True False
F
Women with similar or more education than men tend to have higher earnings and status than men, worldwide. True False
F
Asian Americans have long been and continue to be far more negatively viewed than any other ethnic/minority group. That view has been made even stronger as a result of numerous U.S. military involvements in Asia. True False
F
A 1922 court ruled that Asian Indians were Caucasian but were not White. True False
T
A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966. True False
T
About 8% of the foreign-born population in the U.S. is Black and these immigrants Blacks are often perceived to be native born. True False
T
Absenteeism of people with disabilities is sometimes lower than those of people without disabilities. True False
T
Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage. True False
T
Although the term "Native American" is often construed as more appropriate, American Indian is more commonly used by members of the group themselves and is considered broadly acceptable. True False
T
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the worst employment rates in the U.S. True False
T
An estimated 2.5% of military personnel are believed to be gay or lesbian. True False
T
Approval of interracial marriage increases with education levels. True False
T
As Whites are more likely to be managers than Blacks, the similarity effect tends to advantage White employees. True False
T
As a minority group in the United Kingdom, Asians experience marginalization and unemployment. True False
T
As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow. True False
T
Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing racial/ethnic groups in America. True False
T
Asian Americans have a bimodal distribution of educational attainment. True False
T
Asians with college degrees earn about 13% less per year than Whites with college degrees. True False
T
At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group. True False
T
At times, "separate but equal" schools were required for Mexican children in the U.S. True False
T
Because Whites are the dominant group in the U.S., they are less likely to be viewed as homogenous when compared with other groups. True False
T
Blacks who are high school graduates are about twice as likely to be unemployed as White high school graduates. True False
T
Combating multi-racial discrimination requires individual and organizational commitment and not simply dependance on laws. True False
T
Compared to many other nations, the monolingualism of the majority of the U.S. population is uncommon. True False
T
Cracker Barrel has had problems with discrimination against gay and lesbian employees and Black customers. True False
T
Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and disability exists virtually everywhere and is an underlying feature of persistent poverty. True False
T
Diversity in organizations is but one aspect of societal changes that will reduce inequity among people. True False
T
Domestic partner benefits are also useful to heterosexuals who are in committed relationships, but who are unmarried. True False
T
Eradicating discrimination would benefit individuals, organizations, the economy, and society. True False
T
Federal tax incentives are often available to employers to fund accommodations. True False
T
Filipinos were the first people of Asian descent to arrive in the U.S. True False
T
For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions. True False
T
Gaming wealth associated with casinos on or near reservations is significant for a very small portion of the American Indian population. True False
T
General Mills includes diversity as a part of their business strategy. A.True B.False
T
Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese. True False
T
Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment. True False
T
Hewlett-Packard offers domestic partner benefits to its employees. True False
T
Hispanic education levels differ by country of origin. True False
T
Hispanic men participate in the workforce at higher rates than non-Hispanic White men. True False
T
Hispanics are diverse in education, language fluency, background, and experiences. True False
T
Hispanics are underrepresented in managerial and professional occupations relative to their representation in the U.S. population True False
T
Hispanics can be White, Black, Asian, or other races. True False
T
If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA. True False
T
In 1922 an Asian with white skin was not categorized as White for immigration purposes. True False
T
In an increasingly global community, without the contributions of everyone, long-term success for anyone is at risk. True False
T
Lack of job autonomy and advancement at work have been associated with stress and high blood pressure for Blacks. True False
T
Legally sanctioned (or mandated) discrimination and segregation persisted for decades after the end of slavery. True False
T
Legislation is necessary, but not sufficient to reduce disparities between groups. True False
T
Many disabilities have no effect on job performance. True False
T
Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people. True False
T
Most workers with disabilities require no accommodations. True False
T
Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos. True False
T
Multiracial people have lower average ages than single race people. True False
T
Multiracial people may experience negative organizational outcomes because one of their racial backgrounds is invisible. True False
T
Native Americans are often overlooked in studies of diversity in organizations. True False
T
Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. report belonging to two or more races. True False
T
Nearly half of the new HIV/AIDS cases result from heterosexual contact or the injection of drugs. True False
T
On average, gays and lesbians have higher education levels than heterosexuals. True False
T
On some military bases in the South, Black soldiers had to drink from separate water fountains for "colored" people while White soldiers and German prisoners of war drank from the fountains for Whites. True False
T
One reason why employers might assist Hispanics in learning English is that they often have dangerous jobs. True False
T
Organizations with inclusive GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender) policies financially outperform competitors with less inclusive policies. True False
T
Practicing inclusion and fairness toward sexual minorities can be of benefit to individuals and organizations. True False
T
Prior to the 1850 census, categories included "free Whites." True False
T
Proof of police misconduct (that included framing defendants) resulted in freedom for 100 defendant True False
T
Racial classifications in the U.S. census of people of Asian descent have changed multiple times. True False
T
Racial profiling by police occurs against Latinos, Blacks, Asians, and others of color in the U.S. True False
T
Recently, along with Latino immigrant workers, White immigrants have also experienced exploitation and abuse. True False
T
Removing name and sex-identifying information from resumes may be helpful in reducing discrimination. True False
T
Research has found that people who perceived sexual orientation discrimination in their workplace had more negative job attitudes and lower satisfaction. True False
T
Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control. True False
T
Sexual harassment is similar in structure, type, and negative consequences for women, regardless of where the harassment occurs. True False
T
Skin color is obvious but sexual orientation is invisible. True False
T
Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal. True False
T
Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations. True False
T
The "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton's initial plans to repeal the ban on gays in the military. True False
T
The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first federal legislation to bar immigrants based on national origin. True False
T
The International Labor Organization views the right to decent work as a basic human right. True False
T
The Mâori are indigenous people to New Zealand. True False
T
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was a precursor to the ADA. True False
T
The U.S. Census did not include American Indians until 1860, and then only if they were not living on reservations. True False
T
The U.S. government helped Cubans who came to the U.S. through assistance with retraining, scholarships, and business loans. True False
T
The earliest known ancestors of Mexican Americans arrived in what is now the U.S. long before European Americans. True False
T
The first U.S. Federal law regarding the citizenship of immigrants allowed only White men to become citizens. True False
T
The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misconceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used. True False
T
The majority of Japanese who were interned during World War II were U.S. citizens. True False
T
The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians. True False
T
The proportion of Hispanics in the U.S. has grown rapidly as the result of higher Hispanic immigration and birth rates when compared with other groups. True False
T
The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise. True False
T
There are some diversity concerns that are common to nations around the world. True False
T
There is a very wide range of estimates of the population of American Indians in the U.S. at first European contact. True False
T
Thin people may be in worse health than fat people. True False
T
Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups. True False
T
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against Whites, including White males. True False
T
True or False: John Deeres Values are Intergrity, Quality, Comminment, and Innovation?
T
True/False: PepsiCo is the largest food and beverage coropration in North America
T
Underemployment can affect the quality of a person's future employment. True False
T
Until 1924, American Indians born in the U.S. were not U.S. citizens. True False
T
When bilingual employees are called upon to assist monolingual employees with their work tasks, this may reduce bilingual employees' work effectiveness. True False
T
When viewed as issues of power, dominance, discrimination, and control of resources, diversity is clearly an international issue. True False
T
White women have lower workforce participation rates than Black women. True False
T
Workforces in many nations are changing due to changes in birth and mortality rates, immigration, and age distributions. True False
T
§TRUE or FALSE - Over the past three years in the United States, Johnson and Johnson has had a major increase in minorities working as Vice Presidents, Managers and Directors, and Business Professionals?
T