BA 3008 Chapter 1 Quiz
Out of the following which are Primary Dimensions: Religion Mental/Physical Abilities and Characteristics Sexual Orientation Appearance Age Marital Status
Mental/Physical Abilities and Characteristics Sexual Orientation Age
Which paradigm considers diversity as more of a threat than an opportunity?
Resistance Paradigm
Religion, marital status, and appearance all reference what?
The Secondary Dimensions
T/F The Access-and-Legitimacy Paradigm is organized around the theme of differentiation.
True
T/F The Discrimination-and-Fairness Paradigm is organized around the theme of assimilation.
True
"Leaders who adopt this approach recognize that employees frequently make decisions and choices at work that draw upon their identity-group affiliations". Which paradigm does this quote reference?
a. Access and Legitimacy b. Integration and Learning c. Discrimination and Fairness d. The Business Case for Diversity e. None of the above Answer: b
Which of the following are Diversity Paradigms. Mark all that apply:
a. Access-and-Legitimacy Paradigm b. Integration-and-Learning Paradigm c. Acceptance-and-Management Paradigm d. Resistance Paradigm e. Discrimination-and-Fairness Paradigm Answer: a, b, d, and e.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five principles for an improved Definition of Diversity?
a. Diversity is rooted in essentialist thought b. Diversity is fluid c. Diversity is expansive but not without boundaries d. Diversity is based on both differences and similarities e. non of the above Answer: a
