Business and Society Quiz Chapter 16

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

All of these answers are correct.

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

Asian Americans.

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.

Racial harassment is illegal under:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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.

One argument in favor of affirmative action is:

It levels the playing field to correct past discriminatory hiring practices.

In 2015, the largest generation in the workforce was:

Millennials. *answer is wrong 2016 is the correct answer for Millennials but this is the answer the quiz wants

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

All of these answers are correct