If a person is Disabled in the workplace ______ is particularly important

having an effective relationship with a supervisor

It is true that Racial Minorities ....

are less likely to experience a satisfying work environment

Which of the following is true about stereotypes?

They are held only by people with bad ethics

in a Feminine culture

there is a focus on concern for others

The best definition of An Expatriate is ....

someone who is temporarily assigned to a position in a foreign country

One key point in the case study in your text relating to Goodwill Industries was that...

Although decentralized company manages to keep core values

In Collectivist culture people...

depend strongly on large extended families

The Ontario Human Rights Commission has a mandate to:

investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment

Which is the BEST definition of DiversityA

any characteristic that varies within a particular work unit

It can be said that people who are aged 55 and over in the workplace...

have a number of positive workplace behaviours

Best Practices for Diversity include all of the following EXCEPT?

Treating Diverse Employees differently

The glass ceiling may be in part a result of _______________

gender-based stereotypes favoring men in management

In Collectivist culture people...

depend strongly on large extended families

Which is the BEST definition of DiversityA

any characteristic that varies within a particular work unit

Which of the following is true about faultlines?

If subgroups talk before group meeting-less on alternatives

in a Feminine culture

there is a focus on concern for others

The best definition of An Expatriate is ....

someone who is temporarily assigned to a position in a foreign country

Formal Equity is ....

Treating people in the exact same manner, regardless of any differences

The Pay Equity Act requires employers to:

adjust the wages of employees in female job classes

It can be said that people who are aged 55 and over in the workplace...

have a number of positive workplace behaviours

One key point in the case study in your text relating to Goodwill Industries was that...

Although decentralized company manages to keep core values

Best practice for managing demographic is

Make Managers Accountable for Diversity

Which of the following is true about faultlines?

If subgroups talk before group meeting-less on alternatives

Best Practices for Diversity include all of the following EXCEPT?

Treating Diverse Employees differently

The Pay Equity Act requires employers to:

adjust the wages of employees in female job classes

The glass ceiling may be in part a result of _______________

gender-based stereotypes favoring men in management

Best practice for managing demographic is

Make Managers Accountable for Diversity

Which Definition best captures the idea of Diversity?

Gender, race, age, education, tenure

Which Definition best captures the idea of Diversity?

Gender, race, age, education, tenure

Which of the following best describes Deep-Level Diversity?

includes values, beliefs, and attitudes

If a person is Disabled in the workplace ______ is particularly important

having an effective relationship with a supervisor

Formal Equity is ....

Treating people in the exact same manner, regardless of any differences

What is the Similarity-Attraction Phenomenon

Individuals often initially judge others based on surface-level diversity

What is a benefit of workplace diversity?

the best people can be hired for the organization

Which of the following best describes Deep-Level Diversity?

includes values, beliefs, and attitudes

What is the Similarity-Attraction Phenomenon

Individuals often initially judge others based on surface-level diversity

The Ontario Human Rights Commission has a mandate to:

investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment

What is a benefit of workplace diversity?

the best people can be hired for the organization

It is true that Racial Minorities ....

are less likely to experience a satisfying work environment

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Lambton College in Toronto MAN 1163 Organizational Behaviour Chapter 2 Diversity

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1
If a person is Disabled in the workplace ______ is particularly important
having an effective relationship with a supervisor
Having flexible hours
Having a good lawyer
Having the company feel sorry for them
2
It is true that Racial Minorities ....
are less likely to experience the glass ceiling
more likely to be happy at work since they actually have a job
are more likely to think that only their lives matter
are less likely to experience a satisfying work environment
3
Which of the following is true about stereotypes?
People often use them to make decisions about an individual
They have protection under the Human Rights Act of Ontario
They are held only by people with bad ethics
They always involve a negative preconception about people
4
in a Feminine culture
there is a focus on concern for others
women make the norms for the culture
women have more rights than men
men are more subservient to women
5
The best definition of An Expatriate is ....
someone who moves back to their country
someone who does not support diversity
someone who is temporarily assigned to a position in a foreign country
someone who is no longer patriotic to their country
6
One key point in the case study in your text relating to Goodwill Industries was that...
Goodwill has grown due to employee engagement
Although decentralized company manages to keep core values
Goodwill helps disabled people who might not find work
Goodwill has developed by decentralizing in new countries
7
In Collectivist culture people...
value assertiveness, performance, and materialism
depend strongly on large extended families
emphasize relationships and concern for others
belong to loose social frameworks
8
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has a mandate to:
create pay equity between men and women
provide money to people who have experienced discrimination
make it easier for visible minorities to find work
investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment
9
Which is the BEST definition of DiversityA
any characteristic that varies within a particular work unit
the variety of functional backgrounds that people may have
the differing physical characteristics between people
The ways in which people are similar with each other
10
It can be said that people who are aged 55 and over in the workplace...
are more likely to be late for work than younger workers
have a number of positive workplace behaviours
are more likely to call in sick versus younger workers
are less productive
11
Best Practices for Diversity include all of the following EXCEPT?
Review Recruitment Practices
Diversity Training Programs
Treating Diverse Employees differently
Make Managers Accountable for Diversity
12
Grounds for action under the Ontario Human Rights Codes include all but...
Sexual Orientation
Visa Status
Family Status
Marital Status
13
which of the following groups is NOT in the Employment Equity Act designated groups
Women
Aboriginal people
Individuals with disease
Visible minorities
14
In a culture that is "Indulgent" we would expect an emphais on ..
enjoying life and having fun
a focus on earning money over other things
a focus on short term thinking
a suppression of gratification of needs
15
The glass ceiling may be in part a result of _______________
Women and minorities are less likely to have right education
Men having a superior educational experience
Valid concerns about women taking time off to raise children
gender-based stereotypes favoring men in management
16
In Collectivist culture people...
emphasize relationships and concern for others
value assertiveness, performance, and materialism
depend strongly on large extended families
belong to loose social frameworks
17
Which is the BEST definition of DiversityA
any characteristic that varies within a particular work unit
the differing physical characteristics between people
the variety of functional backgrounds that people may have
The ways in which people are similar with each other
18
A culture where values are oriented toward the past is labeled
long term
collectivist
short term
historical
19
Which of the following is true about faultlines?
If subgroups talk before group meeting-less on alternatives
Faultlines are less likely to emerge in diverse teams
All diverse teams have faultlines
Teams with strong faultlines will not perform well
20
in a Feminine culture
women make the norms for the culture
there is a focus on concern for others
men are more subservient to women
women have more rights than men
21
The best definition of An Expatriate is ....
someone who moves back to their country
someone who is no longer patriotic to their country
someone who does not support diversity
someone who is temporarily assigned to a position in a foreign country
22
Formal Equity is ....
Treating people differently so as to provide them equality of opportunity
Treating people in the exact same manner, regardless of any differences
Treating people based on your ethical principles
Treating people as through you are in a formal vs. informal relationship
23
which of the following groups is NOT in the Employment Equity Act designated groups
Aboriginal people
Visible minorities
Individuals with disease
Women
24
The Pay Equity Act requires employers to:
provide pay for women when they take leave because of pregnancy
pay all employees the same
Hire more women
adjust the wages of employees in female job classes
25
It can be said that people who are aged 55 and over in the workplace...
are less productive
are more likely to call in sick versus younger workers
are more likely to be late for work than younger workers
have a number of positive workplace behaviours
26
A culture where values are oriented toward the past is labeled
historical
short term
long term
collectivist
27
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Diversity?
Less Turnover
Lower Litigation Expenses
Better Understanding and Service of Customers
More Satisfied Workforce
28
One key point in the case study in your text relating to Goodwill Industries was that...
Goodwill has developed by decentralizing in new countries
Goodwill has grown due to employee engagement
Although decentralized company manages to keep core values
Goodwill helps disabled people who might not find work
29
Best practice for managing demographic is
Make Managers Accountable for Diversity
Provide higher pay for diversity supporters
Punish people who do not embrace diversity
Create bonuses for "diversity incidents"
30
Which of the following is true about faultlines?
Teams with strong faultlines will not perform well
If subgroups talk before group meeting-less on alternatives
Faultlines are less likely to emerge in diverse teams
All diverse teams have faultlines
31
Best Practices for Diversity include all of the following EXCEPT?
Review Recruitment Practices
Treating Diverse Employees differently
Make Managers Accountable for Diversity
Diversity Training Programs
32
The Pay Equity Act requires employers to:
pay all employees the same
Hire more women
adjust the wages of employees in female job classes
provide pay for women when they take leave because of pregnancy
33
In a culture that is "Indulgent" we would expect an emphais on ..
a suppression of gratification of needs
a focus on earning money over other things
enjoying life and having fun
a focus on short term thinking
34
Which of the following is NOT protected under either the Canada Human Rights Act?
Immigration status
Family Status
Age
Race
35
The glass ceiling may be in part a result of _______________
Women and minorities are less likely to have right education
Valid concerns about women taking time off to raise children
gender-based stereotypes favoring men in management
Men having a superior educational experience
36
Best practice for managing demographic is
Punish people who do not embrace diversity
Make Managers Accountable for Diversity
Provide higher pay for diversity supporters
Create bonuses for "diversity incidents"
37
Which Definition best captures the idea of Diversity?
Characteristic that varies in work under Human Rights Act
Differences between people in workplace that cause conflict
Gender, race, age, education, tenure
Characteristics in the workplace to try different type food
38
Grounds for action under the Ontario Human Rights Codes include all but...
Family Status
Visa Status
Marital Status
Sexual Orientation
39
Which Definition best captures the idea of Diversity?
Differences between people in workplace that cause conflict
Characteristics in the workplace to try different type food
Characteristic that varies in work under Human Rights Act
Gender, race, age, education, tenure
40
Which of the following is NOT protected under either the Canada Human Rights Act?
Family Status
Immigration status
Race
Age
41
Which of the following best describes Deep-Level Diversity?
Race and gender
includes values, beliefs, and attitudes
traits that are highly visible to us
Religion, marital status and sexual orientation
42
If a person is Disabled in the workplace ______ is particularly important
Having flexible hours
Having the company feel sorry for them
having an effective relationship with a supervisor
Having a good lawyer
43
Formal Equity is ....
Treating people based on your ethical principles
Treating people as through you are in a formal vs. informal relationship
Treating people in the exact same manner, regardless of any differences
Treating people differently so as to provide them equality of opportunity
44
What is the Similarity-Attraction Phenomenon
Individuals often initially judge others based on surface-level diversity
often initially judge others based on event related diversity
Individuals often initially judge others based on deep-level diversity
often initially judge others based on component level diversity
45
What is a benefit of workplace diversity?
diversity can lead to reduced communication
the best people can be hired for the organization
critical thinking increases
the time increases for making decisions
46
Which of the following best describes Deep-Level Diversity?
Religion, marital status and sexual orientation
traits that are highly visible to us
Race and gender
includes values, beliefs, and attitudes
47
What is the Similarity-Attraction Phenomenon
often initially judge others based on component level diversity
Individuals often initially judge others based on surface-level diversity
Individuals often initially judge others based on deep-level diversity
often initially judge others based on event related diversity
48
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has a mandate to:
make it easier for visible minorities to find work
provide money to people who have experienced discrimination
create pay equity between men and women
investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment
49
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Diversity?
More Satisfied Workforce
Less Turnover
Lower Litigation Expenses
Better Understanding and Service of Customers
50
What is a benefit of workplace diversity?
diversity can lead to reduced communication
the best people can be hired for the organization
critical thinking increases
the time increases for making decisions
51
It is true that Racial Minorities ....
are more likely to think that only their lives matter
more likely to be happy at work since they actually have a job
are less likely to experience a satisfying work environment
are less likely to experience the glass ceiling
52
Which of the following is true about stereotypes?
They are held only by people with bad ethics
They always involve a negative preconception about people
People often use them to make decisions about an individual
They have protection under the Human Rights Act of Ontario

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