Final Exam Management Workplace
Diversity
Which of the following is true of the term sexual orientation? - correct answer-It is defined as
being characterized by enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, and/or affectional attractions to
individuals of a particular gender.
When domestic partner benefits are offered - correct answer-costs are generally consistent
with any increase in the number of plan participants.
What is the trend of Fortune 500 company policies toward sexual minorities? - correct
answer-are increasingly pursuing equity and fairness toward sexual minorities.
What is passing? - correct answer-sexual minorities avoid negative consequences of being
out by no disclosing their sexual orientation
What are the negative consequences of passing? - correct answer-Struggles at work, trying
to hide orientation consistently.
According to American Psychological Association, homosexuality is a mental disorder. -
correct answer-False
According to American Psychological Association, to date, there has been no scientifically
adequate research to show that therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation (sometimes
called reparative or conversion therapy) is safe or effective. - correct answer-True
According to American Psychological association, which of the following is true of concealing
or disclosing one's gay or lesbian sexual orientation: - correct answer-"Coming out" is
important because feeling positively about one's sexual orientation and integrating it into
one's life fosters greater well-being and mental health.
4. According to American Psychological Association, same-sex and heterosexual couples
are equivalent to each other on measures of relationship satisfaction and commitment. -
correct answer-True
What can people do to diminish prejudice and discrimination of lesbian, gay, and bisexual
people? - correct answer-For lesbian, gay, and bisexual people to come out whenever safe.
For heterosexual people to make coming out safe.
For heterosexual people to personally get to know lesbian, gay, and bisexual people.
For heterosexual people to ask other heterosexual people to consider the prejudicial or
discriminatory nature of their beliefs and actions.
, What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? - correct answer-Prohibits employers to discriminate
based on sex, race, color, national origin, and religion.
What is EEOC? - correct answer-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
What is disparate treatment? - correct answer-on the basis of sex occurs when an applicant
or employee is intentionally treated differently then the other gender
What is disparate impact? - correct answer-occurs when an apparently neutral evenly
applied job policy or employment practice has a negative effect on the employment of people
belonging to protected classes.
What is bona fide occupational qualifications? - correct answer-certain situations in which an
employer may require an employee may hold a certain characteristic
What are characteristics of minority or non-dominant groups? - correct answer-distinguishing
physical or cultural traits that make it possible to single them out for differential treatment
What is the percentage of the African American population in the US? - correct answer-13%
of the US population
Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African
Americans is true? - correct answer-Different educational levels between Blacks and Whites
do not completely explain the Black/White earnings gap
What are the educational level, employment level, and income level of African Americans
compared with whites? - correct answer-Whites have more education than Blacks
* Blacks with the same level of education as Whites are more likely to be unemployed than
Whites and earn less when employed than Whites
What are some reasons for the differences in Black and White accumulation of wealth? -
correct answer-Differences in inheritance.
Effect of discrimination which limits blacks' ability to acquire and thus pass on wealth.
Racial segregation of neighborhoods.
What is access discrimination? - correct answer-When people are denied employment
opportunities, or "access" to jobs, based on their race, sex, age, or other factors not related
to productivity.
What is treatment discrimination? - correct answer-When people are employed but are
treated differently once employed, receiving fewer job-related rewards, resources, or
opportunities than they should receive based on job-related criteria.
What is aversive racism? - correct answer-covert, implicit and uninternational discriminatory
behavior toward particular groups, rationalized aversion toward a particular group by altering
standards during ambiguous situation, often rationalized as preferences, reflections of
unexamined stereotypes associated with certain groups EX: hiring decision
Diversity
Which of the following is true of the term sexual orientation? - correct answer-It is defined as
being characterized by enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, and/or affectional attractions to
individuals of a particular gender.
When domestic partner benefits are offered - correct answer-costs are generally consistent
with any increase in the number of plan participants.
What is the trend of Fortune 500 company policies toward sexual minorities? - correct
answer-are increasingly pursuing equity and fairness toward sexual minorities.
What is passing? - correct answer-sexual minorities avoid negative consequences of being
out by no disclosing their sexual orientation
What are the negative consequences of passing? - correct answer-Struggles at work, trying
to hide orientation consistently.
According to American Psychological Association, homosexuality is a mental disorder. -
correct answer-False
According to American Psychological Association, to date, there has been no scientifically
adequate research to show that therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation (sometimes
called reparative or conversion therapy) is safe or effective. - correct answer-True
According to American Psychological association, which of the following is true of concealing
or disclosing one's gay or lesbian sexual orientation: - correct answer-"Coming out" is
important because feeling positively about one's sexual orientation and integrating it into
one's life fosters greater well-being and mental health.
4. According to American Psychological Association, same-sex and heterosexual couples
are equivalent to each other on measures of relationship satisfaction and commitment. -
correct answer-True
What can people do to diminish prejudice and discrimination of lesbian, gay, and bisexual
people? - correct answer-For lesbian, gay, and bisexual people to come out whenever safe.
For heterosexual people to make coming out safe.
For heterosexual people to personally get to know lesbian, gay, and bisexual people.
For heterosexual people to ask other heterosexual people to consider the prejudicial or
discriminatory nature of their beliefs and actions.
, What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? - correct answer-Prohibits employers to discriminate
based on sex, race, color, national origin, and religion.
What is EEOC? - correct answer-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
What is disparate treatment? - correct answer-on the basis of sex occurs when an applicant
or employee is intentionally treated differently then the other gender
What is disparate impact? - correct answer-occurs when an apparently neutral evenly
applied job policy or employment practice has a negative effect on the employment of people
belonging to protected classes.
What is bona fide occupational qualifications? - correct answer-certain situations in which an
employer may require an employee may hold a certain characteristic
What are characteristics of minority or non-dominant groups? - correct answer-distinguishing
physical or cultural traits that make it possible to single them out for differential treatment
What is the percentage of the African American population in the US? - correct answer-13%
of the US population
Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African
Americans is true? - correct answer-Different educational levels between Blacks and Whites
do not completely explain the Black/White earnings gap
What are the educational level, employment level, and income level of African Americans
compared with whites? - correct answer-Whites have more education than Blacks
* Blacks with the same level of education as Whites are more likely to be unemployed than
Whites and earn less when employed than Whites
What are some reasons for the differences in Black and White accumulation of wealth? -
correct answer-Differences in inheritance.
Effect of discrimination which limits blacks' ability to acquire and thus pass on wealth.
Racial segregation of neighborhoods.
What is access discrimination? - correct answer-When people are denied employment
opportunities, or "access" to jobs, based on their race, sex, age, or other factors not related
to productivity.
What is treatment discrimination? - correct answer-When people are employed but are
treated differently once employed, receiving fewer job-related rewards, resources, or
opportunities than they should receive based on job-related criteria.
What is aversive racism? - correct answer-covert, implicit and uninternational discriminatory
behavior toward particular groups, rationalized aversion toward a particular group by altering
standards during ambiguous situation, often rationalized as preferences, reflections of
unexamined stereotypes associated with certain groups EX: hiring decision
