Workforce Diversity Chapter 3
The management at Dona Inc. has decided to implement diversity initiatives. Which of the following is the best way to start the process?
By issuing a statement that the initiative is an organizational priority
The management at Kampli Inc. is involved in the process of implementing diversity initiatives. How is the organization likely to begin this process?
By issuing a statement that the initiative is an organizational priority
Which organization is likely to have most diversity in its leadership roles?
Red Corp., which offers training and certification programs for employees in all ranks
How does a diversity initiative affect an organization's bottom line?
By improving recruitment of new employees
How can organizations most effectively create external awareness about their diversity initiatives?
By gaining community engagement
How can the obstacles to leadership promotion in organizations be reduced?
By establishing mentoring programs
In the course of implementing its diversity initiatives Trade Inc., a retailer, develops an organizational vision for diversity. Which step should Trade Inc. take immediately after this action?
Developing a diversity plan
Which of the following is the best way for a business to gain success in the global market?
Embracing diversity
What should be the key area of focus to make a diversity program successful?
Employee awareness
What is a major driving aspect of diverse workforces?
Gaining commitment from top leaders
Which of these organizations' diversity programs is most likely to be successful?
Opera LLC, where opportunities for advancement are accessible to everyone
Ajay, the head of HR at Arrows Co., is in charge of implementing the diversity initiative program in his company. He wants to ensure buy-in and reduce resistance on the part of the employees. What is the best that Ajay can employ to achieve this end and increase employee engagement to promote diversity across Arrows Co.?
He can ask the top management to include various people from different departments when developing the vision statement for diversity.
Ricardo, the HR executive of KMP Corp., senses resistance among his employees when he expresses that diversity should be made a core value at KMP. How can Ricardo increase employee engagement to promote diversity across the organization?
He can ask the top management to include various people from different departments when developing the vision statement for diversity.
Navin, an HR executive at Turbo Inc., wants to ensure that the company's recruitment policies are in keeping with its new diversity initiatives. Which of the following practices is likely to help him in achieving the desired goals?
He should make additional outreach efforts to ensure that a diverse pool of candidates has applied.
What is a characteristic of an effective diversity initiative?
It needs to have a long-term organizational viability.
Apex LLC appoints Rabina as a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) as a part of the efforts to increase turnover and employee productivity. Rabina works toward removing the barriers to diversity in the upper level positions. Which is the step that Rabina should implement in order to ensure inclusion in leadership positions in this case?
She should initiate mentoring programs for providing the support needed to overcome some of the obstacles to leadership promotion.
Kira, an HR executive, is in the process of hiring five new employees for her firm, BlueTip Corp. Her CEO insists that the recruitment process should adhere to the new diversity initiatives of BlueTip. What step should she take to ensure diversity success in the organization?
She should orient the new hires to the unwritten rules and culture of BlueTip.
What is the first step typically taken by organizations in their attempt at implementing diversity initiatives?
Top management of the organizations issue a statement saying that the initiative is an organizational priority.
Which of the following is an obstacle to improving the diversity ratio in upper level positions?
The lack of mentors and role models
Which steps do organizations with successful diversity programs take?
They educate employees about laws relating to diversity
Which of the following is likely to be practiced by organizations with successful diversity programs?
They ensure that laws relating to diversity are followed during recruitment.
What is true of HR practices in organizations where top management supports inclusion in leadership positions?
They hold managers and executives accountable for diversity objectives.
What is the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs)?
To increase social responsibility
Which of the following is a reason why organizations take diversity initiatives?
To meet legal obligations
Which of the following is an indicator of the success of an organization's diversity initiative?
When employees are willing to listen to constructive feedback about ways to improve the work environment
Which of the following reflects the success of an organization's diversity initiative?
When it is ensured that opportunities for advancement are accessible to everyone, it can be said that a diversity initiative is successful.
