MGMT 350 CH16

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

A. Alternative courses of action are more realistically considered. B. Women bring different life experiences to discussions. C. Women are more likely to raise multiple stakeholder concerns. D. All of these choices are correct.

The firm who rejects a job seeker by saying they had "hired so many foreign nationals that it seems time for us to hire an American or be unfair" is demonstrating which type of bias, according to the case "Hello, My Name Is"?

A. Racial B. religious C. national origin D. ethnic

Bias within the hiring process refers to

A. always hiring the best fit candidate no matter what their physical characteristics are. B. selecting only candidates that match a preconceived ideal of the role. C. choosing new employees without consideration for their demographic data. D. hiring based only on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Many executives believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation because

A. many unique perspectives provide valuable insights into tastes and preferences. B. people from different backgrounds have to work much harder to communicate. C. people from poorer countries have to be more creative to survive. D. those who think exactly the same develop the most robust ideas.

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

A. millennials and members of Gen Z entering the workforce. B. significant immigration from other countries. C. shifting patterns of work and retirement. D. All of these choices are correct.

Which type of U.S. company is required to follow the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and offer up to 12 weeks of unpaid employee leave to address family needs?

A. only companies within the gig economy B. firms with at least 50 employees C. corporations that employ 100 or more people D. small businesses with fewer than 50 workers