Chapter 16

One action a company can take to effectively manage diversity and inclusion is:

Set up a diversity council to monitor the company's goals.

Which of the following is not true about occupational segregation?

The technology sector is dominated by women.

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

Dreamers came to the United States from many global regions.

According to the textbook, Asian American men now have higher median weekly earnings than white American men primarily because:

Most Asians had earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

Bias within the hiring process refers to:

Selecting only candidates that match a preconceived ideal of the role.

The current trend in the United States of firms' eliminating domestic partner benefits is largely due to:

The legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015.

What is one reason why woman and minorities fail to move into executive or board positions?

The old boys' network.

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. -Women are more likely to raise multiple stakeholder concerns.

Child care assistance in the workplace is accurately described by:

-It helps reduce employee absenteeism and tardiness. -It aids in recruiting workers by making the company more attractive to parents. -It helps retain talented employees.

Which of these statements is (are) true regarding sexual harassment?

An imbalance of power.

In 2015, the largest generation in the workforce was:

Millennials.

The growing diversity in the U.S. workforce is due to:

-Millennials entering the workforce. -Immigration from other countries. -Shifting patterns of work and retirement.

Sexual harassment is accurately described by which statement(s)?

-Most sexual harassment incidents target women. -Sexual harassment is illegal in the United States. -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is empowered to sue on behalf of victims.

In 2015, more than 50 percent of minority-owned businesses were owned by:

Asian Americans.

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

A variety of language skills serves the global customer base well.

Companies can combat sexual and racial harassment—and protect themselves from expensive lawsuits—by:

Both of these answers are correct: Communicating a zero-tolerance policy on harassment to all employees; and establishing a complaint procedure and acting quickly to resolve any problems.

Sexual harassment applies to:

Either men or women who are being harassed.

When women and minorities are highly competent but are unable to attain executive positions, this is typically called:

Glass ceiling.

Government rules on equal treatment of employees include:

Government contractors must have written positive affirmative action plans to overcome the past and present effects of discrimination in their work force.

An argument against affirmative action is:

It is inconsistent with the principles of fairness and equality.

Many executives believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation because:

Many unique perspectives contribute to a better solution.

Benefits of managing diversity and inclusion effectively includes all except:

The federal government provides tax breaks.

Racial harassment is illegal under:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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

Parental leave.

Age, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical abilities, race, and sexual orientation fall under which dimension of diversity?

Primary.