Diversity Mana exam 2
Which of the following is true of American Indians as sports symbols? A. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) voted 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 prevents people from learning about real American Indians and their culture. D. All of the above. E. A and C only above.
All of the above.
Research on White identity development indicates that A. Whites' identity development is related to their support for or resistance to 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. All of the above. E. A and C only above.
A and C only above.
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 may view White women as more believable sources of diversity information than people of color. D. All of the above. E. A and C only above.
A and C only above.
Which is true of the relationship between Asians and diversity concerns? A. Some Asians participated 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 those of other minority groups than to those of Whites. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.
All of the above.
Which of the following is true of Asians? A. Southeast Asians are more likely to have limited English proficiency than other Asians. B. Some groups of Asians are more likely to be on public assistance (e.g., welfare) than some other minority group members. C. Some discrimination against Asians occurs because of perceptions they have been too successful. D. Perceptions of language barriers impede Asians' progress. E. All of the above.
All of the above.
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.
American Indian women managers navigate between two distinctive but interconnected worlds
The Naturalization Law of 1790 allowed White men and women to become citizens but denied that right to people of color.
False
The majority of American Indians live on reservations.
False
The population of Whites in the U.S. is slowly increasing after a period of stagnation.
False
Which of the following statements is true of President Barack Obama? A. He was elected president after serving as the first Black senator in U.S. history. B. He focused on equal pay legislation early in his presidency. C. Although he went to law school, he never practiced law. D. He identified himself as multiracial on the 2010 U.S. census.
He focused on equal pay legislation early in his presidency.
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. All of the above. E. None of the above.
ignores differences among Asians and barriers they face.
5. 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.
included a restriction that allowed 105 Chinese to enter the U.S. per year.
Gender role socialization A. is the process by which social institutions shape expectations of acceptable behaviors for men and women. B. makes anti-discrimination and equal pay legislation more effective. C. results in men preparing for non-traditional jobs for men. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.
is the process by which social institutions shape expectations of acceptable behaviors for men and women.
Barack Obama A. is widely considered to be Black, but is actually biracial. B. was the first Black U.S. senator in history. C. was employed as a CEO prior to his election to the U.S. senate. D. All of the above. E. A and B only above.
is widely considered to be Black, but is actually biracial.
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. All of the above. E. None of the above.
perceived the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. as mocking the principle that "all men are created equal."
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 more Asians living in poverty than Whites. C. Asians' high education levels contribute to their freedom from earnings discrimination. D. All of the above. E. A and B only above.
A and B only above.
As a model minority, Asians do experience access discrimination, but not treatment discrimination.
False
Which of the following is true of the relationship between sex segregation and wages? A. Because they are few in number, women in male-dominated jobs earn more than men in male-dominated jobs (e.g., supply and demand premium). B. Men working in female-dominated jobs earn less than women working in female-dominated jobs because they are viewed as being untrustworthy. C. Women working in male-dominated jobs earn more than women who work in female-dominated jobs. D. On average, male nurses earn more than female nurses. E. C and D only above.
C and D only above
As a double minority, women of color are likely to have more employment advantages than non-Hispanic White women
False
Asian Americans are unlikely to experience the glass ceiling.
False
"Positive" stereotypes of Asian Americans may contribute to their overrepresentation in higher-level organizational positions.
False
In many countries, women comprise less than half of the population and about half of the workforce.
False
Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. report belonging to two or more races.
True
Prior to the 1850 census, categories included "free Whites."
True
In the Ann Hopkins v. Price-Waterhouse case, A. Hopkins was disciplined for wearing clothes that were too feminine and too much make-up in an accounting firm. B. Hopkins was promoted, but sued when she was given a lower salary increase than her male counterparts. C. the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the illegality of using compliance with gender roles in job decisions. D. Hopkins was not promoted because she billed fewer hours (e.g., earned less revenue) than her male counterparts. E. None of the above.
the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the illegality of using compliance with gender roles in job decisions.
When comparing male-dominated and female-dominated positions in the same fields, A. those positions often require similar skills, interests, abilities, and work time commitments. B. no laws, but culture and society often prevent men from entering the female-dominated fields. C. because they are off in the summer, elementary school teachers spend considerably less time teaching than university professors. D. All of the above. E. A and B only above.
A and B only above.
White men A. are more likely to occupy decision-making positions in organizations, making their commitment to equity and fairness vital. B. have infrequently participated as diversity allies. C. worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality. D. All of the above. E. A and C only above.
A and C only above.
The Southern Poverty Law Center A. was co-founded by Morris Dees. B. has been instrumental in cases involving the death penalty, hate groups, and the confederate flag. C. was instrumental in gaining equitable rights for women in the military. D. All of the above.
All of the above
Which of the following is true of Asian American entrepreneurs? A. Asians are more likely to start their own businesses than other minority groups. B. Many Asian-owned firms survive due to long hours and unpaid labor of family members. C. Some Asians start their own businesses due to lack of opportunities elsewhere. D. All of the above are true. E. All of the above are untrue.
All of the above are true.
Asian Americans' employment experiences A. include access and treatment discrimination. B. include encounters with the glass ceiling. C. include being steered to jobs deemed appropriate for them. D. are sometimes shaped by stereotypes and media representations. E. All of the above.
All of the above.
Glass walls A. confine certain groups to certain occupations and positions within organizations. B. prevent those constrained by them from obtaining the breadth of experience and exposure needed for advancement. C. are similar to the glass ceiling in that they restrict movement of certain groups. D. All of the above. E. A and C only above.
All of the above.
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 excluding women and minorities from union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination provided systematic advantages for White men. C. the effects of inheritance are included as unequal starting points in the race to get ahead. D. unequal access to educational opportunities is a nonmeritorious factor that influences people's success in life. E. All of the above.
All of the above.
Regarding gender and poverty, A. women's greater amount of part-time work can negatively affect them during their work lives and during their older years. B. women's lower participation in the workforce can negatively affect them during their younger and older years. C. around the world, women earn less than men and are more likely to live in poverty than men. D. All of the above. E. A and B only above.
All of the above.
Which of the following is true of multiracial people? A. Multiracial people may appear to be one race or the other, rather than multiracial. 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 would help avoid inadvertent discrimination against invisibly multiracial individuals. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
Which of the following is true of the American Indian/Alaska Native population? A. It began to recover during the 1900s due to declining mortality rates and increasing fertility rates. B. Changes in self-identification have contributed to increases in the population. C. Less than 2% of the U.S. population is American Indian and Alaska Natives. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
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
Asian women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than White women.
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. at times participated in Blacks' struggles for civil rights. D. None of the above. E. B and C above.
B and C above.
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 Chinese workers. C. Federal legislation purposefully restricted entry of Chinese laborers into the U.S. D. A, B, and C above are true. E. B and C only are true.
B and C only are true.
American Indians and Alaska Natives are less likely than all racial and ethnic groups to have a college degree.
False
Disparate impact on the basis of sex occurs when an applicant or employee is intentionally treated differently because of sex.
False
In the past few years, the number of women working as CEOs in Fortune 500 positions has reached almost 50.
False
Quid pro quo harassment includes such things as jokes and photographs.
False
The gap in earnings between women and men is even larger for younger women and men than older men and women.
False
The glass elevator is the rapid advancement of men working in female-dominated occupations into management, particularly men of color
False
Women working full-time, earn less than 70 cents to the dollar earned by men working full-time year-round.
False
Most women are physically unable to perform jobs such as police officer and firefighter.
False,
During a conversation about a promotion, Tom's supervisor, Mary, tells him that if he will meet her at a motel nearby for a sexual liaison, he will get the bonus he has been waiting for. Which of the following best describes this situation? A. A hostile work environment. B. Employee favoritism. C. Probably a harmless joke, since women rarely perpetrate harassment. D. Quid pro quo sexual harassment. E. If Tom agrees, this is not illegal, since he would be voluntarily going.
Quid pro quo sexual harassment.
Which of the following is not true of women of color? A. They occupy the lowest status, lowest paid jobs. B. They are subject to multiple disadvantages from race and gender stereotypes, discrimination, and segregation. C. They are likely to work in female-dominated jobs. D. They experience sexual harassment based on both race and sex from managers, but not from peers.
They experience sexual harassment based on both race and sex from managers, but not from peers.
A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.
True
After 12 years of working in a female-dominated position, 44% of White men will have been promoted into management.
True
Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage
True
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
Approval of interracial marriage increases with education levels
True
As a minority group in the United Kingdom, Asians experience marginalization and unemployment.
True
Asian Americans have a bimodal distribution of educational attainment
True
Asians with college degrees earn about 13% less per year than Whites with college degrees.
True
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
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
Employers may find unintended positive outcomes result from efforts to remove discriminatory barriers to employment.
True
Filipinos were the first people of Asian descent to arrive in the U.S.
True
In occupational choices, women who deviate from occupations viewed as gender appropriate have the opportunity to earn higher wages.
True
In the U.S., women comprise about half of the workforce, but occupy only 4% of the highest earning positions.
True
Men are about 15% of sexual harassment targets.
True
Racial classifications in the U.S. census of people of Asian descent have changed multiple times.
True
Recently, along with Latino immigrant workers, White immigrants have also experienced exploitation and abuse.
True
Referrals from coworkers are often pre-screened based on gender.
True
The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first federal legislation to bar immigrants based on national origin.
True
The Māori are indigenous people to New Zealand
True
The U.S. Census did not include American Indians until 1860, and then only if they were not living on reservations.
True
The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.
True
The great majority of women in the U.S. are employed in a small number of occupational groups, referred to as "crowding".
True
The majority of Japanese who were interned during World War II were U.S. citizens.
True
The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.
True
The role of "choice" in jobs occupied by men and women constrains the Equal Pay Act and other laws against pay discrimination.
True
There is a very wide range of estimates of the population of American Indians in the U.S. at first European contact.
True
Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups
True
With the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women who are unaware of pay discrimination are less likely to run out of time to file a claim once they find out about it.
True
Women and men can deviate from gender norms, but are penalized by society and organizations when they do so.
True
Worldwide, women are more likely to live in poverty than men.
True
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.
White ethnic groups became "insiders," while Blacks became the "other".
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.
along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers
Men working in female-dominated positions A. are more highly qualified than women working in such positions. B. are more likely to be promoted into management than women working in such positions. C. are likely to experience discrimination because they are not in an appropriate type of job. D. are often constrained by glass walls.
are more likely to be promoted into management than women
Height and weight requirements for employment A. can discriminate against most women and some men of Asian, American Indian, or Latino descent. B. are illegal, even if they are related to successful job performance and no other nondiscriminatory measure is feasible. C. can result in unintended negative outcomes, such as removing discriminatory barriers to employment. D. are generally legitimate for male-dominated jobs.
can discriminate against most women and some men of Asian, American Indian, or Latino descent.
Regarding education levels, A. in all age ranges, and across racial and ethnic groups, men have higher education levels than women. B. higher education results in similarly higher earnings for men and women. C. for younger adults, women are more likely to have a bachelor's degree than men. D. All of the above. E. B and C only above.
for younger adults, women are more likely to have a bachelor's degree than men.
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. All of the above.
has been recognized for his diversity efforts.
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. All of the above.
has been used in English only cases on behalf of American Indians.
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.
has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will.
The population distribution by sex A. indicates that slightly more of the population is female than male. B. indicates that between prime working years (ages 25 to 64) there are 500,000 more men than women. C. indicates that the ratio of women to men declines with age. D. should encourage employers to exclude women because there are more of them (e.g., supply and demand).
indicates that slightly more of the population is female than male.
The glass ceiling A. is a problem in the U.S., but not in many other nations. B. can be largely explained by women's lack of desire to advance. C. begins close to the top of organizations, since women are well-represented in mid-and upper-level management. D. is an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups from progressing beyond certain levels in organizations.
is an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups from progressing beyond certain levels in organizations.
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.
is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups.
In terms of sexual harassment, A. most of the men who are harassed are harassed by other men, rather than by women. B. having women managers reduces hostile environment harassment but not quid pro quo harassment. Both quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment are less likely when there are women in managerial and supervisory roles. C. women are 85% of harassment targets and perpetrators in about 25% of cases. They are perpetrators in about 7%. D. All of the above. E. A and C only above.
most of the men who are harassed are harassed by other men, rather than by women.
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. E. All of the above.
people who had at least 1/8th Japanese ancestry were included.
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. All of the above. E. None of the above.
there are higher percentages of Asians with college degrees and higher percentages of Asians without high school degrees than Whites in both categories.
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.
was illegal until a 1967 Supreme Court decision.
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.
was the first woman in modern history to serve as chief of an American Indian tribe.
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. E. Asian and White applicants received similar ratings of suitability.
Chinese applicants received the lowest suitability ratings.
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. E. All of the above.
Earned advantages based on race.
Although White men comprise less than 40% of the U.S. population, about 80% of the highest level corporate executives are White men.
False
American Indians who have lived primarily on reservation or trust lands will have similar experiences than those who have lived elsewhere.
False
Asians are over-represented in management in technical fields.
False
Asians who come to the U.S. are less likely to become naturalized citizens than immigrants from any other country.
False
For recruitment purposes, tribal colleges are not generally a good source of American Indian applicants because such colleges tend not to be accredited.
False
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.
False
In the 2005 Gallup Poll study, Asian Americans reported experiencing less discrimination than Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites.
False
Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.
False
The 1990 census was the first time that one could self-identify with more than one race.
False
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.
Anyone with one known Black ancestor was deemed Black, regardless of the number or proportion of non-Black ancestors.
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.
Asian immigrant women are likely to work in family-owned businesses, computer manufacturing, or the garment industry.
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 less likely to be laid off than Hispanics. E. Both A and D are true.
Both A and D are true.
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. All of the above. E. None of the above.
Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S.
Which of the following is not true regarding White women and women of color in the workforce? A. At a societal level, women of color occupy the lowest-paid, lowest-status jobs of any group. B. White women have higher workforce participation rates than some women of color, but not others. C. The combination of race and sex creates advantages for women of color, thus they have benefited more from affirmative action programs than White women. D. The earnings of White women with a bachelor's degree are higher than similarly educated Black and Hispanic women.
The combination of race and sex creates advantages for women of color, thus they have benefited more from affirmative action programs than White women.
Which of the following is true regarding sex-based pay inequity? A. Because pay inequity is experienced by females, males do not experience negative consequences as a result of such inequity. B. The male/female wage gap exists in countries all over the world. C. In the U.S., it takes over 5 more months of working for women to earn what men earned the previous year. 3 more months D. The male/female wage gap is due solely to women's choices of occupations. E. All of the above are true.
The male/female wage gap exists in countries all over the world.
Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963? A. The Equal Pay Act has been successful in reducing wage differences between Whites and minorities. B. The Equal Pay Act has been replaced by the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. C. The success of the Equal Pay Act has been limited by sex segregation. D. The Equal Pay Act has reduced the male/female wage gap to about 10%.
The success of the Equal Pay Act has been limited by sex segregation.
In a sex discrimination lawsuit settled in 2010, Walmart agreed to pay nearly $12 million. The EEOC alleged that Walmart did all of the following except: A. Used gender stereotype in hiring. B. Hired males for warehouse positions, but denied jobs to equally or more qualified female applicants. C. Told applicants that order-filling positions were more suitable for women. D. Engaged in systematic discrimination against women for certain positions.
Told applicants that order-filling positions were more suitable for women.
Gaming wealth associated with casinos on or near reservations is significant for a very small portion of the American Indian population
True
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
Multiracial people have lower average ages than single race people.
True
Multiracial people may experience negative organizational outcomes because one of their racial backgrounds is invisible.
True
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against Whites, including White males.
True
Until 1924, American Indians born in the U.S. were not U.S. citizens.
True
White women have lower workforce participation rates than Black women.
True
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.
White recruiters preferred White applicants but Black recruiters did not favor Black applicants.
Which of the following is true of education, earnings, and/or employment of Which of the following is true of education, earnings, and/or employment of Whites? A. About 20% of Whites have a college degree. B. Whites have higher earnings by educational level than every group. C. Whites have higher earnings than Asians at most educational levels. D. White unemployment levels are higher than unemployment levels for the rest of the population. Whites?
Whites have higher earnings than Asians at most educational levels.
Which of the following is not true of sexual harassment? A. Harassment targets experience various negative physical and psychological outcomes. B. Sexual harassment is related to greater conflict and lower productivity in work teams. C. Women who are harassed tend to be younger, married, and in higher-status jobs than women who are not harassed. D. Sexual harassment is a common phenomenon for working women around the world. E. Complaining about sexual harassment sometimes results in constructive discharge.
Women who are harassed tend to be younger, married, and in higher-status jobs than women who are not harassed.
In terms of police work, A. men are better at doing the daily job requirements than women are. B. women officers are less able to assist victims of certain crimes (e.g., child molestation, rape) because they tend to be emotional. C. requirements for large-sized employees are necessary for safety. D. a critical look at job requirements can be advantageous for employers and applicants.
a critical look at job requirements can be advantageous for employers and applicants.
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.
gains for White women from 1966 to 2000 have been the highest of all groups (White men, White women, Black men, Black women).
Regarding sexual harassment, A. formal charges, but not informal complaints, should be promptly investigated. B. men and women view sexual behaviors at work similarly. C. regular training is expensive and not very effective in increasing understanding of what constitutes harassment. D. the best prescription for sexual harassment may be one of prevention, rather than remediation after harassment has occurred.
the best prescription for sexual harassment may be one of prevention, rather than remediation after harassment has occurred.
