Question 1

Older people are more likely to quit and change jobs than younger employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The less complex a job in terms of information-processing demands, the more general intelligence and verbal abilities are necessary to perform successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Thurman Inc., a manufacturing company in Vermont, needs to hire employees for its new office in the city. The positions require the employees to travel across the country regularly. The management has specified that they are looking for employees below the age of 40 who are young and dynamic. Which of the following beliefs is the management most likely to hold?

Accepted Answer

A)   Younger workers make stronger judgments.
B)   Younger workers are more flexible to change.
C)   Younger workers have more experience.
D)   Younger workers have stronger work ethics.
E)   Younger workers are more committed to quality.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is a biographical characteristic of an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)   length of tenure
B)   work preferences
C)   personality
D)   values
E)   beliefsF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

A positive diversity climate in an organization refers to an environment of inclusiveness and an acceptance of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The physical ability that allows a body to maintain equilibrium despite opposing forces is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stamina
B)   extent flexibility
C)   static strength
D)   body coordination
E)   balanceF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is true with respect to surface-level diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   It refers to psychographic characteristics of the members of a group.
B)   People with surface-level diversity will also share deep-level diversity.
C)   It indicates differences of values, emotions and personality traits between people.
D)   It refers to differences in easily perceived characteristics, such as gender and race.
E)   It represents a person's or group's thought processes and feelings.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

________ diversity refers to diversity with respect to attributes that are less easy to observe initially but that can be inferred after more direct experience.

Accepted Answer

A)   Surface-level
B)   Additive
C)   Demographic
D)   Deep-level
E)   ConjunctiveF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

A person suffering from alcoholism is not classified as disabled according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as alcoholism is self-induced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Women being passed over for promotion even when they are performing better than men is an example of a discriminatory practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Diversity in Organizations

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The less complex a job in terms of information-processing demands, the more general intelligence and verbal abilities are necessary to perform successfully.

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A person suffering from alcoholism is not classified as disabled according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as alcoholism is self-induced.

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Which of the following is true with respect to surface-level diversity?

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The physical ability that allows a body to maintain equilibrium despite opposing forces is known as ________.

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A positive diversity climate in an organization refers to an environment of inclusiveness and an acceptance of diversity.

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Older people are more likely to quit and change jobs than younger employees.

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Women being passed over for promotion even when they are performing better than men is an example of a discriminatory practice.

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________ diversity refers to diversity with respect to attributes that are less easy to observe initially but that can be inferred after more direct experience.

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Which of the following is a biographical characteristic of an employee?

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The less complex a job in terms of information-processing demands, the more general intelligence and verbal abilities are necessary to perform successfully.

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A person suffering from alcoholism is not classified as disabled according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as alcoholism is self-induced.

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Which of the following is true with respect to surface-level diversity?

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The physical ability that allows a body to maintain equilibrium despite opposing forces is known as ________.

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A positive diversity climate in an organization refers to an environment of inclusiveness and an acceptance of diversity.

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Older people are more likely to quit and change jobs than younger employees.

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Women being passed over for promotion even when they are performing better than men is an example of a discriminatory practice.

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________ diversity refers to diversity with respect to attributes that are less easy to observe initially but that can be inferred after more direct experience.

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