Chapter 12: An Overview of the Inclusive Workplace Place
Model
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The inclusive workplace emphasizes the same ideas as traditional diversity policies and programs but
targets a ______ of diversity.
2. Which statement is NOT true about having a broad vision for diversity management?
3. As part of adopting a broader vision of inclusion, an organization needs to also be involved with others
beyond the organizational walls to include ______.
4. What has been identified as a barrier to the implementation of a broader model of diversity inclusion?
5. Which of the following is a potential outcome of implementing a broad vision for diversity management?
6. An organization engaged in diversity management uses ______ to accept and capitalize upon the
diversity of its own workforce.
7. The inclusive workplace is characterized by its activity and involvement in the ______.
9. At the macro level, the inclusive workplace is defined as one that ______.
10. Traditional diversity policies and programs target the organization’s ______ in an attempt to improve
employment opportunities of disadvantaged groups.
11. What is an example of how organizations can be inclusive of the diversity group that may not be
represented in its own workforce?
12. The inclusive work place offers a model for integration with society via ______ of inclusion.
13. The economic, social, and demographic trends in the world today create an environment that is a
fertile ground for ______.
14. In the inclusive workplace model, there are four expanding circles of inclusion. Which of the following
level is NOT included?
15. There is a strong expectation among the general public for corporate policies that recognize the
importance of ______.
16. The concept of an inclusive workplace synthesizes into a cohesive framework what we’ve learned so
far about diversity in organizations, expectations of business responsibility to the community, and
developments on the ______.
True/False
1. A broad vision for diversity management has the potential for generating important benefits, such as
better work environments for workers and their families.
2. In recent decades, the public expectations for corporate “good citizenship” behaviors have decreased.
3. An inclusive workplace extends beyond diversity management.
4. In order to avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of a diverse workforce, employers need to adopt a
broader vision of inclusion, a vision that includes not only the organization itself but also its surrounding
community and its national and international context.
5. The public often takes corporate statements about their commitment to ethical conduct and believes
that these are the most fundamental statements related to caring for the workforce, the community, and
the environment.
Essay
1. How does Mor Barak (2000b, 2005, 2011) define the inclusive workplace model?
2. What does the concept of inclusive workplace refer to?
3. What is the public’s expectation of organizations as it relates to the organization’s role in diversity?