Managing diversity
What was the percentage of differently abled workers in the workforce in 2010?
3.5 percent
According to the 2010 census, how many people in the United State are age 65 or older?
30.3 million
According to the 2006 American Community Survey, how many people in the United States are differently abled?
43.1 million
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, what was the percentage of women in the workforce in 2010?
48.6 PERCENT
According to United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, how much does a Hispanic man earn while a white man earns one dollar?
66 cents
Which of the following explains how a culture manifests itself in different layers?
Cultural Onion model
Which of the following statements is an example of using "people first" language?
He receives special ed services.
What scholars suggested individual characteristics can be divided into primary and secondary dimensions?
Mark Orbe
Which of the following statements defines symbol?
Objects which carry particular meaning for a culture
Which of the followings statements defines an ethnic group?
People sharing common languages, customs, rituals, traditions, religions and cultures
Which of the following personal characteristics can be categorized as a secondary dimension?
Income
Which of the following is NOT one of the major races discussed in the video?
Indianoid
Which of the following is an appropriate behavior when communicating with a differently abled person?
Keep at eye level when speaking with a person in a wheelchair
The Statue of Liberty is an example of which of the following?
Symbol
Which of the following is NOT one of Dr. Heuman's suggestions to avoid ageism?
Talk louder when speaking to an old person
According to a 2011 study, how many men were stay at home dads?
Two million
Which of the following describes "making a judgment about a person simply based upon their age"?
Ageism
Which of the following terms is used to define people who were born between 1946 and 1964?
Baby boomers
According to Dr. Heuman, which of the following describes a person situated at the center of the social-cultural system?
Being part of the mainstream society
describes "the classification society makes based upon genetic and biological factors"?
Biological Sex
Which of the following is defined as "plurality of culture along various cultural dimensions or cultural locations?"
Diversity
NOT one of the aspects of gender?
Gender Equality
Which of the following terms describes "characters who are highly respected and serve as an ideal model in a culture"?
Hero
How many race categories were reported in the 2010 United States census?
Seven
Which of the following laws prohibits discrimination against qualified workers who are differently abled?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Which of the following laws prohibits discrimination of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national origin?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which of the following laws requires equal wages for men and women performing equal work?
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
Which of the following cultural elements CANNOT be trained by practicing and can only be formed through experiencing the culture?
Value
Which of the following is NOT one of the challenges of managers who have young workers?
Young workers know how to use technology
