MGMT CH16

The term work flexibility is best illustrated by which work programs? (Check all that apply.)

Job sharing Telecommuting Part-time work

With respect to the employment of "Dreamers", which of the following are true? (Check all that apply.)

Some employees who were born in the United States could lose out to Dreamers in competition for jobs. Dreamers were a significant source of talent for U.S. businesses.

An invisible barrier that essentially blocks women from attaining the highest corporate positions is known as ______.

the glass ceiling

Firms can support their employees who have caregiving responsibilities for children and elders through which actions? (Check all that apply.)

Complying with the Family and Medical Leave Act Establishing programs for elder care Developing child care programs

Some European nations such as Norway, France and Italy recently required quotas for women's representation on corporate boards. How has this affected the percentage of women on boards in those nations?

Countries with quotas appear to have a higher representation of women on boards.

In what way did Dreamers bring diversity to the U.S. workplace?

Dreamers came to the United States from many global regions.

IWith respect to the employment of "Dreamers", which of the following are true? (Check all that apply.)

Dreamers were a significant source of talent for U.S. businesses. Some employees who were born in the United States could lose out to Dreamers in competition for jobs.

The U.S. job discrimination law that requires employers to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for illness, care of ill family members, and birth or adoption of a child is called the ______, according to Figure 16.5.

Family and Medical Leave Act

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

Women bring different life experiences to discussions. Alternative courses of action are more realistically considered.

Which of the following are true of the U.S. labor laws? (Check all that apply.)

Written affirmative action plans to overcome past discrimination are required for all government contractors. Women and men must receive equal pay for performing equal work. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or age is prohibited.

The term affirmative action is most accurately defined by which statements?

Written plans with goals and a timetable for promoting job equality Positive steps taken to overcome past discriminatory employment practices

Variation in human characteristics that distinguish people from one another is termed ______.

diversity

The principle that all qualified persons should be treated equally with respect to job opportunities, working conditions, pay, and benefits in the United States is termed ______.

equal employment opportunity

The disparity between what white men earn and what women and persons of color earn is called the ______.

gender and racial pay gap

When a mother or father is granted time off when a child is born or adopted and during the early months of a child's development, this is formally called ______.

parental leave

In 2016, what percentage of firms in the Fortune 500 had at least one founder who was either an immigrant or the child of immigrants?

40 percent

Companies that manage diversity and inclusion effectively enjoy which strategic advantages over companies that do not? (Check all that apply.)

A diverse and inclusive workforce boosts innovation in the firm. These firms avoid costly discrimination lawsuits. They tend to serve customers more effectively.

The term sexual harassment is best explained by which statements? (Check all that apply.)

A sexually offensive or intimidating work environment On-the-job conditions that are hostile or threatening in a sexual way Repeated, unwanted sexual attention in the workplace

Why does a diverse and inclusive workforce benefit a firm supporting a global market? (Check all that apply.)

A variety of language skills serves the global customer base well. Cultural sensitivity helps retain employees and customers. Understanding differences across markets helps boost innovation

What would happen to Apple if the company continued to employ Dreamers whose DACA permits were no longer valid? (Check all that apply.)

Dreamers with invalid permits might be deported. The company might face steep fines or even jail time.

Although still underrepresented, women have broken into management roles, particularly in which industries? (Check all that apply.)

Education Health care

Identify potential reasons why the gender pay gap exists.

Employers may exhibit sexual discrimination. Women choose lower-paying jobs to have more time with family.

Identity the true statements regarding the presence of immigrants in the U.S. workforce.

In 2017, immigrants comprised about 17 percent of the U.S. workforce. One out of every four U.S. immigrants is an undocumented immigrant worker.

In 2015, which age group became the largest generation in the U.S. workforce?

Millennials

According to a 2018 report by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, which of the following are true, with respect to the policies of the Fortune 500 towards their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees? (Check all that apply.)

Over 83 percent included sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policy. About 97 percent offered explicit prohibitions against gender identity discrimination.

How have the labor force participation rates of women and men changed over time in the United States?

Overall, the participation rates of women have increased, while the rates of men have decreased.

Firms can promote inclusion by taking which actions? (Check all that apply.)

Seek a wide and diverse pool of qualified employment candidates Create a diversity council to monitor the firm's progress Articulate diversity goals, set objectives, and hold managers accountable

In 2015, immigrants were twice as likely as native born U.S. citizens to start a new business.

True

Why do some employees choose not to take advantage of family-friendly work policies? (Check all that apply.)

Women fear the Mommy Track. Men fear the Daddy Track.

dentify the current trend regarding how long workers aged 65 and over plan to stay in the workforce.

About 36 percent of workers aged 65-69, and 20 percent of those over age 70, plan to continue working.

Match the federal laws and executive orders that prohibit discrimination (in the left column) with their correct descriptions (in the right column), according to Figure 16.5.

Equal Pay Act matches Equal pay for equal work done by men and women Civil Rights Act matches Prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex, color, race, religion, or national origin Executive Order 11246 matches Affirmative action for federal contractors Age Discrimination in Employment Act matches Protects people aged 40 and over from job discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act matches Increased government control to combat job discrimination

To combat sexual and racial harassment, what actions should companies implement? (Check all that apply.)

Establish and communicate a formal complaint procedure for all employees Develop and distribute a clear zero-tolerance harassment policy

Policies and practices that tap into the diverse perspectives, life experiences, and approaches of every individual in the workplace are called ______.

inclusion

Asian Americans are somewhat overrepresented in management, especially in ______.

information systems

According to a Catalyst study, in 2017, women held what percentage of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies?

just over five percent

The proportion of a group of people who are either actively employed or seeking work is called the ______.

labor force participation rate

The inequitable concentration of groups in particular job categories is called ______.

occupational segregation