Managing the Diverse Workforce

Question 1

Managing Diversity involves _____,_____, and______ individuals with different backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

Training, Recruiting, Promoting

Question 2

Managing Diversity involves organizations keeping people from reaching their full potential.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 3

____provides exposure to top management and access to information about organizational politics

Accepted Answer

Mentoring

Question 4

A strong commitment to diversity leads to fewer problems with sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 5

Flexible work schedules and arrangements can be accommodated by:

Accepted Answer

Alternative work arrengements

Question 6

Occurs when unwelcome sexual conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with job activity

Accepted Answer

Hostile Harassment

Question 7

An organization that values cultural diversity and seeks to utilize and encourage it.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural Organization

Question 8

Efforts to recruit/hire qualifies members of groups that have been discriminated on.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative Action

Question 9

What are two key components of diversity training?

Accepted Answer

Awareness Building and Skill Building

Question 10

What is one of the four advantages of managing a diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

Enhancement of Organizational Flexibility

Question 11

Sexual Harassment falls into two categories. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Harassment

Question 12

Managing diversity means treating people the same.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 13

BONUS: What is the typical order of the functions of management?

Accepted Answer

Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

Question 14

An organization that has a relatively diverse employee population.

Accepted Answer

Pluralistic Organization

Question 15

What are 2 of the challenges of a diverse organization?

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping and Communication Problems

Question 16

Affirmative action and diversity are ________, not the same.

Accepted Answer

Complementary

Question 17

Occurs when submission to or rejection of sexual conduct is used as a basis for job decision.

Accepted Answer

Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Question 18

Mention two ways organizations can diversify.

Accepted Answer

Retaining Employees and Leadership

Question 19

An organization that has a low degree of structural integration.

Accepted Answer

Monolithic Organization

Question 20

What is one of the most effective ways to ensure that diversity efforts succeed?

Accepted Answer

Accountability

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