Chapter 2 quiz

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The ways in which people are similar or different from one another is
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The ways in which people are similar or different from one another is
diversity
Which of the following laws prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The similarity/attraction phenomenon may explain which of the following?
Women do not earn salaries as high as that of their male counterparts.
Demographic traits make up
surface diversity.
Which of the following is a deep-level diversity trait?
aggressiveness
Our first interaction with individuals makes us aware of
surface diversity.
"Women are bad drivers," is an example of a
stereotype.
The faculty of a Midwestern business school is comprised of 33 males and 4 females. The past five candidates hired have all been male. There seems to be a (an)__________ diversity issue in this workplace.
gender
Gender discrimination is prohibited by which of the following laws?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The glass ceiling
is the underrepresentation of women in executive and upper level management positions of companies.
Acme Corporation sales associates are generally attractive Caucasian college age men and women. Individuals who work in the stock room unpacking and readying clothing for displays are young, Asian and African American employees. This scenario suggests that Acme may need to examine their recruiting efforts to address __________ diversity in their stores.raceWhich of the following is a research finding about race diversity? According to prior research findings, African Americans are more likely to turnover than their Caucasian counterparts. the sales performance of Hispanics is equal to their Caucasian counterparts. Caucasian Americans are more likely to be absent from work than their African American counterparts. ethnic minorities are more likely to experience a satisfying work environment than their Caucasian counterparts.African Americans are more likely to turnover than their Caucasian counterparts.The Age Discrimination in Employment Actprohibits discrimination against employees age 40 or older.The Americans with Disabilities Actprohibits discrimination in employment against individuals with physical or mental disabilities if these employees are otherwise qualified to do their jobs with or without reasonable accommodation.Which of the following federal laws prohibits discrimination in employment against lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender individuals?There is currently no federal law protecting lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender individuals.Which of the following is an illegal interview question? What was your grade point average at XYZ University? Tell me about a time when you experienced conflict in a past job. What was your salary at your last place of employment? What are your childcare arrangements?What are your childcare arrangements?The values, beliefs, and customs that exist in a society isculture.A culture that values maintaining good relationships, caring for the weak and quality of life isa feminine culture.In cultures high in power distancemanagers are believed to be more powerful and deserving of respect.Companies in cultures high in uncertainty avoidancetend to have written employment contracts for employees.