MNGT 330 FINAL
Which of the below is NOT an example of a microaggression discussed in class
"Great ouftit"
Which of the below is NOT an example of a microaggression discussed in class
"you have great hair"
Recent opinion polls indicate that ____ percent of Americans believe sexual orientation discrimination is acceptable.
11
the black population is about
13.5% of the U.S. population
Which of the following is NOT an example of an employee incentive?
A cake on their birthday
In a study on employment and earnings of native and immigrant Blacks and Whites,
African-born Blacks had higher educational levels than native-born Blacks.
During World War II,
Along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers.
Research on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women shows that
American Indian women managers navigate between two distinctive but interconnected worlds.
According to the "one-drop rule"
Anyone with one known Black ancestor was deemed Black, regardless of the number or proportion of non-Black ancestors.
What credit card company recently came under investigation for alleged gender bias in setting credit limits?
Apple
Which of the following is true of asian women at work in the U.S.?
Asian immigrant women are likely to work in family-owned businesses, computer manufacturing, or the garment industry
In terms of workforce participation and education, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
Asian women are more likely to be participating in that workforce than White women.
Which is true of the relationship between Asians and diversity concerns?
Asians experience employment discrimination along with other minority groups.
In class, we discussed Oprah donated $13m to support what underserved population?
Black College Students
Which of the following statements about the education, employment, and/or earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true?
Black unemployment is higher than the unemployment of every other racial/ethnic group at the same education level.
Regarding employment of Black women,
Black women who work for unionized firms earn more than Black women who work for non-unionized firms.
Which of the following is true of multiracial people?
Care should be taken to avoid grouping multiracials with one group and ignoring the other(s) aspects of their identity.
Which of the following is true of the American Indian/Alaska Native population?
Changes in self-identification have contributed to increases in the population.
Regarding involuntary servitude in the United States:
During the same time that Africans were first sold in the U.S., whites were also held as indentured servants.
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about sexual harassment of Black women?
Early on Black women were likely to be overrepresented in cases of sexual harassment brought against organizations, but are not currently overrepresented.
What can employers offer their employees to help them grow and prosper?
Education
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
Asian Americans actually have the lowest educational level of racial/ethnic group with only a very few who have completed a college degree.
False
Asian Americans have long been and continue to be far more negatively viewed than any other ethnic/minority group. That view has been made even stronger as a result of numerous U.S. military involvements in Asia.
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
Avoiding lawsuits is a sufficient rationale for pursing diversity.
False
Because managers at all levels affect diversity issues, top managers, who are removed from the day-to-day activities, are not integral to the success of diversity measures.
False
Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.
False
Discerning whether a person has a disability is fairly easy upon meeting him or her.
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
For those with a high school diploma, the mean earnings of Hispanic men are lower than those of other men with the exception of Black men
False
Gender identity refers to a person's internal sense of gender, but not how a person behaves or appears with regard to societal expectations of that person.
False
Generation Z women are poised to be the most financially independent women in history
False
Hispanics now comprise about 25% of the U.S. population
False
If they prefer to do so, it is generally legal for employers to require employees to speak English at all times while at work.
False
In class, Sheri discussed that Google is being sued for bias ads
False
In class, Sheri encourage the class to judge each other on skills embrace perceptions.
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 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
It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.
False
Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.
False
Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.
False
One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.
False
Other workers may hurt our economy
False
People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities.
False
Prime-aged workers hits a decade LOW
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
To the extent that one segment of the population is disadvantages, by comparison another segment or segments tend to be advantaged.
False
Underemployment refers to when very few minorities are able to find a job
False
Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.
False
because no federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.
False
Which of the following is true of White and Chinese railroad workers in the 1800s?
Federal legislation purposefully restricted entry of Chinese laborers into the U.S.
Disney signed a contract with Indigenous people before making what movie?
Frozen II
Which of the following is not part of socioeconomic status?
Gender
ONLY YOU can change your mindset. Sheri discusses this at the end of each lecture. The words she encourages you to NOT use are the following EXCEPT which one?
Get Too
Thomas, a gay man who works at a large hotel chain experienced extreme verbal and physical harassment at work because he did not conform to his coworkers' expectations for men. Which of the following is most likely?
In the absence of prohibitions from sexual orientation discrimination, Thomas may have a claim under Title VII.
In terms of the educational attainment of Latinos,
More Cuban Americans have at least a college degree than Mexican Americans.
Which of the following is true of employment of people with and without disabilities?
People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities.
If a potential employee has a degree with a lot of student debt, but lacks the practical experience needed for the position, what should an employer do to promote socioeconomic diversity?
Provide on the job training at a lower pay rate, and after 3 months review his work performance for a raise.
Which of the following is true of Cracker Barrel's formal policy that called for termination of gay and lesbian employees?
Resistance from shareholders resulted in Cracker Barrel changing the policy.
What is the overall relationship between socioeconomic status and identity?
Socioeconomic status plays a powerful role in identity formation.
Which of the following is true of Asians?
Some discrimination against Asians occurs because of perceptions they have been too successful.
Which of the following is consistently related to attitudes toward sexual minorities?
Some elements of religion
Which of the following is true of disabilities and the selection process?
Tests should be related to successful job performance.
Which of the following is true of employment of people with disabilities?
The majority of claims filed under the ADA are deemed to have no reasonable cause.
When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?
They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health
How might a person from a lower socioeconomic status behave in a situation of scarce resources?
This person is likely to respond by gathering resources quickly.
What does it mean to have an identity?
To have a way of conceiving of yourself
A 1922 court ruled that Asian Indians were Caucasian but were not white.
True
A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.
True
About 8% of the foreign-born population in the U.S. is Black and these immigrants Blacks are often perceived to be native born.
True
Absenteeism of people with disabilities is sometimes lower than those of people without disabilities.
True
Age is not a predictor of potential, performance or skill, says Alistair Cox, CEO of Hays.
True
Although the term "native American" is often constructed as more appropriate, American Indian is more commonly used by members of the group themselves and is considered broadly acceptable.
True
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the worst employment rates in the U.S.
True
An estimated 2.5% of military personnel are believed to be gay or lesbian.
True
Approval of interracial marriage increases with education levels.
True
As a minority group in the United Kingdom, Asians experience marginalization and unemployment.
True
As whites are more likely to be managers than Blacks, the similarity effect tends to advantage White employees.
True
At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and high), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic groups.
True
At times, "separate but equal" schools were required for Mexican children in the U.S.
True
Compared to many other nations, the monolingualism of the majority of the U.S. population is uncommon.
True
Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and disability exists virtually everywhere and is an underlying feature of persistent poverty.
True
Diversity in organizations is but one aspect of societal changes that will reduce inequity among people.
True
Domestic partner benefits are also useful to heterosexuals who are in committed relationships, but who are unmarried.
True
Filipinos were the first people of Asian descent to arrive in the U.S.
True
For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.
True
Gaming wealth associated with casinos on or near reservations is significant for a very small portion of the American Indian population
True
Hewlett-Packard offers domestic partner benefits to its employees.
True
Hispanic men participate in the workforce at higher rates than non-hispanic White men.
True
Hispanics education levels differ by country of origin
True
IT is continuing to hire the older generation as they have knowledge that can be used to advance IT.
True
If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.
True
In 1922 an Asian with white skin was not categorized as white for immigration purposes.
True
JPMorgan Chase hired over 2,000 people with criminal records last year.
True
Legislation is necessary, but not sufficient to reduce disparities between groups.
True
Most workers with disabilities require no accommodations.
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
Native Americans are often overlooked in studies of diversity in organizations.
True
Nearly half of the new HIV/AIDs cases result from heterosexual contact or the injection of drugs.
True
Recently, along with latino immigrant workers, white immigrants have also experienced exploitation and abuse.
True
Research has found that people who perceived sexual orientation discrimination in their workplace had more negative job attitudes and lower satisfaction.
True
Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.
True
Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.
True
The "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton's initial to repeal the ban on gays in the military.
True
The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first federal legislation to bar immigrants based on national origin.
True
The International Labor Organization views the right to decent work as a basic human right.
True
The Maori are indigenous people to New Zealand
True
The earliest known ancestors of Mexican Americans arrived in what is now the U.S. long before European Americans.
True
The population growth rate for non-hispanic whites is lower than that of asians.
True
The purpose of the privilege walk is to make you feel good/bad for where you end.
True
The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.
True
There is a very wide range of estimates of the population of American Indians in the U.S. at first European contact.
True
Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.
True
Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.
True
When viewed as issues of power, dominance, discrimination, and control of resources, diversity is clearly an international issue.
True
Workforces in many nations are changing due to changes in birth and mortality rates, immigration, and age distributions.
True
along with other groups, whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.
True
underemployment can affect the quality of a person's future employment.
True
Which of the following is true of the Black population?
Underutilization of Black's skills at work contributes to their illness and early death.
As Blacks migrated from the South to the North seeking better jobs and greater opportunities,
White ethnic groups become "insiders", while Blacks become the "other"
The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:
about 20%
During World War II
along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers.
Hispanic women
are more likely to experience employment hardship than non-hispanic White women.
Hispanic immigrants
are sometimes exploited by employers due to their immigrant status
How a person thinks and feels about other people and major issues can be best described as their _____.
attitudes
Human resources should adhere to all of the following practices to enhance diversity except:
avoid giving negative feedback to non-dominant members because it may seem like prejudice.
Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?
because the U.S. populations is increasing in size, having such an aerobics instructor may be competitive advantage.
Differences in deferred adjudication rates discussed in the Florida State study
can negatively affect the ability of Latinos and Blacks to obtain employment when compared with Whites.
Regarding HIV/AIDs at work,
co-workers may resist working with someone who is HIV positive.
Being "out" at work, defined as disclosing one's gay or lesbian sexual orientation,
comes with both positive and negative consequences.
Michael had a severe hearing impairment and worked as the supervisor of a fast food restaurant. Michael's manager and the human resources manager repeatedly mocked him in front of other employees and said things like "read my lips," "have you got your ears on?" even when he seemed to have no trouble hearing. Michael finally resigned as a result of the mocking and harassment. This is a situation of
constructive discharge
When domestic partner benefits are offered
costs are generally consistent with any increase in the number of the plan participants.
Regarding low status and low skilled workers
fair treatment may translate into recruiting, retention, and productivity gains.
Non-hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.
false
Prime-Aged workers hits a decade LOW
false
Statistics about disabilities indicate that
for those participating in workforce, the unemployment rate for disabled people is 14.5% compared to 9% for those without a disability.
A large study of the determinants of antigay attitudes among 16-year-olds in Belgium and Canada found that in terms of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights
girls were more supportive of GLBT rights than boys.
Symbolic ethnicity
has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will.
Discrimination against customers ...
has negative effects on organizations' ability to market to diverse customer groups.
According to the Americans with disabilities Act, a person is qualified if
he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The portrayal of Asians as the "model minority"
ignores differences among Asians and barriers they face
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
included lunch counter sit-ins that college students organized.
In terms of diversity, Royal Dutch Shell
includes both visible and invisible differences in its definition of diversity.
Providing training and education to employees can be considered a/n _____ for employers.
investment
The White population in the U.S.
is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups.
In investigating Hispanic representation in managerial and professional occupation, researchers found,
language proficiency is one of the strongest predictors of working in a managerial or professional job for Hispanics and Whites
Wages of gay men
may be affected by gay men being channeled into particular positions.
All of the following are true about sex discrimination and sexual harassment around the world except:
men who are most likely to be harassed are older and white.
Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that
most nurses believe that obesity could be prevented by self-control.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the human resource practices and diversity?
participation in training and development has little impact on workers' preparedness for advancement opportunities.
Regarding the internments of people believed to be a threat to national security during World War II,
people who had at least 1/8th Japanese ancestry were included.
Which of the following is true of people with disabilities worldwide?
people with disabilities are uniquely marginalized.
In the DuPont study of performance ratings of people with disabilities,
people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of performance, attendance, and safety.
Diversity in sexual orientation in the military has been controversial because some believed that it would result in
reduced cohesion
Harry Holzer's research investigating the relationships between firm size and employment hiring practices indicates that
small companies hire much smaller percentages of Black employees than larger companies do
In the Walmart case involving immigrant labor,
the U.S. government alleged that Walmart knowingly hired illegal immigrants from Mexico, Eastern Europe, and other countries.
In research involving matched pairs of Black and White applicant testers to investigate the effect of having a criminal record on job search outcomes,
the negative effect of having a criminal record on employment opportunities was 40% larger for Blacks than for Whites.
Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.
true
Many disabilities have no effect on job performance
true
Racial profiling by police occurs against Latinos, Blacks, Asians, and others of color in the U.S.
true
Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.
true
The first U.S. Federal law regarding the citizenship of immigrants allowed only white men to become citizens
true
Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including
using race-coded job channeling.
Reasonable accommodations
vary by employer.
Which of the following is true of educational and earnings of gay men and lesbians when compared with heterosexual men and women?
wages and education of lesbian women are higher than those of heterosexual women.
The Southern Poverty Law Center
was co-founded by Morris Dees
interracial marriage
was illegal until a 1967 supreme court decision.
Repatriation of people of Mexican descent between 1929 and 1939,
was part of an effort to free up jobs during the Depression era
Wilma Mankiller
was the first woman in modern history to serve as chief of an American Indian tribe.
Employers may require English-only rules
when necessary for communications with customers who only speak English
Research on layoffs in a financial firm found that
whites were less likely to be laid off than non-whites.
White men
worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality.
