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65. _____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.
a.
Ethnorelativism
b.
Ethnocentrism
c.
Pluralism
d.
Geocentricism
e.
Regiocentrism
66. An ethnocentric perspective leads to:
a.
a monoculture.
b.
diversity in the workplace.
c.
pluralism.
d.
ethnorelativism.
e.
a global perspective.
67. Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of
alternative values. Phlex is most likely:
a.
a diverse organization.
b.
an organization that encourages pluralism.
c.
a monoculture.
d.
geocentric.
e.
minority-owned organization.
68. _____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.
a.
Ethnorelativism
b.
Ethnocentrism
c.
Pluralism
d.
Geocentricism
e.
Monoculture
69. Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?
a.
Monoculturalism
b.
Pluralism
c.
Ethnorelativism
d.
Geocentricism
e.
Ethnocentrism
70. A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.
a.
primary culture
b.
preferred culture
c.
dominating culture
d.
monoculture
e.
pluralism
71. Most organizations _____ shift from a monoculture perspective to one of pluralism.
a.
can never
b.
naturally
c.
must make a conscious effort to
d.
can easily
e.
are against a
72. Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?
a.
The barrier to entry
b.
Affirmative action
c.
Equal opportunity
d.
The glass ceiling
e.
The glass wall
73. Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:
a.
barriers to entry.
b.
affirmative action.
c.
equal opportunity.
d.
the glass wall.
e.
the glass ceiling.
74. Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top
management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who
wish to be promoted are likely to experience _____.
a.
cultural diversity
b.
the glass ceiling effect
c.
rapid promotion and advancement
d.
ethnorelativism
e.
all of these
75. _____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to
handle the rigors of corporate management.
a.
Balancing family priorities
b.
Invisible minorities
c.
Opt-out trend
d.
Family commitment
e.
Cost of diversity
76. Josephine would like to become part of an elite manager network at her company so she can get access to general and
line management experience to help her succeed within the company. However, she learns that the manager network is
made up exclusively of men. This demonstrates which factor affecting women’s careers?
a.
Female advantage
b.
Opt-out trend
c.
Glass ceiling
d.
Glass wall
e.
Opaque ceiling
77. Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International. After ten years with the company, she decided to leave
and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father. This example demonstrates which factor affecting
women’s careers?
a.
Female advantage
b.
Opt-out trend
c.
Glass ceiling
d.
Glass wall
e.
Opaque ceiling
78. Pattie's Pancakes recently held a series of focus groups to gather information on employee perceptions of women and
minorities in the workplace. In particular, Pattie's was interested in learning about the myths, values, and beliefs that
currently exist in their organization. This is an example of:
a.
sensitivity training.
b.
building a corporate culture that values diversity.
c.
changing the current organizational design.
d.
changing the current organizational structure.
e.
none of these.
79. _____ involves exposing traditional managers to nontraditional peers to help break down stereotypical beliefs.
a.
Revelation
b.
Exposure
c.
Publicity
d.
Innovative breakdown
e.
Cultural barrier breakdown
80. Paying a woman less than a man for the same work is an example of::
a.
gender discrimination
b.
ethnic discrimination
c.
stereotyping
d.
sexual harassment
e.
prejudice
81. Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative, according to Fortune 1000 respondents?
a.
Community outreach
b.
Mentor relationships
c.
Accommodating special needs
d.
Training and education
e.
Diversity-focused recruiting
82. With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties, Albertson & Sons Inc. has learned that helping new
employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term. This is an example of what type
of diversity initiative or program?
a.
Expanding recruitment efforts
b.
Establishing mentor relationships
c.
Accommodating special needs
d.
Providing diversity skills training
e.
Increasing awareness of sexual harassment
83. TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace. TickTock's president assigned the
human resources department the task of determining the demographics of the local area labor market. This is an attempt to
change existing _____ within the organization.
a.
cultures
b.
structures and policies
c.
developments
d.
bureaucracies
e.
training
84. Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been:
a.
through targeted recruitment.
b.
through affirmative action.
c.
to develop mentoring relationships.
d.
top management speeches.
e.
to hire only white males.
85. Which of the following refers to a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing
upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?
a.
Sponsor
b.
Mentor
c.
Expatriate
d.
Delegate
e.
Advisor
86. Birmingham Boardwalk, Inc. uses a(n) _____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and
inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.
a.
sponsoring
b.
mentoring
c.
expatriate
d.
delegate
e.
advisory
87. _____ are less likely than _____ to develop mentoring relationships.
a.
Women; minorities
b.
Minorities; women
c.
Men; women
d.
Women; men
e.
Whites; minorities
88. Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?
a.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
b.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
c.
Equal Pay Act of 1963
d.
Americans with Disabilities Act
e.
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972
89. Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?
a.
White
b.
African American
c.
Hispanic
d.
European
e.
Middle Eastern
90. _____ mentoring relationships sometimes leave both parties uncomfortable.
a.
Cross-race
b.
Female-male
c.
Male-male
d.
Female-female
e.
Same race
91. _____ is(are) categories of sexual harassment.
a.
Inappropriate/offensive
b.
Coercion with threat of punishment
c.
Solicitation with promise of reward
d.
Generalized
e.
All of these
92. Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?
a.
Generalized
b.
Inappropriate/offensive
c.
Sexual crimes
d.
Solicitation with promise of reward
e.
Coercion with threat of punishment
93. Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type
of sexual harassment would be categorized as:
a.
coercion with threat of punishment.
b.
solicitation with promise of reward.
c.
appropriate.
d.
generalized.
e.
positional authority.
94. Which of these actions did the U.S. Supreme Court take?
a.
Restricted the definition of sexual harassment to exclude office romance.
b.
Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include same sex harassment.
c.
Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include harassment of men by female coworkers.
d.
Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include same sex harassment and harassment of men by
female coworkers.
e.
None of these.
95. Research has shown that:
