WMU MGMT 3500 FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is unconscious bias, and how does it impact workplace decision-making? -
ANSWERUnconscious bias refers to social stereotypes about certain groups that
individuals form outside their conscious awareness, potentially leading to unfair
treatment or decisions in the workplace.
Define "cultural competency" and explain its significance in DEI initiatives. -
ANSWERCultural competency is the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact
with people from diverse cultures, critical for fostering inclusivity and reducing
misunderstandings.
How does the EEOC protect against religious discrimination in the workplace? -
ANSWERThe EEOC requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for
employees' religious practices unless it causes undue hardship to the business.
How did the EEOC rule in the case of Abercrombie & Fitch's "look policy"? -
ANSWERThe EEOC found that the company's refusal to hire a Muslim woman who
wore a hijab violated religious accommodation requirements under Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act.
How can organizations support transgender employees? - ANSWERBy
implementing inclusive policies, providing access to gender-neutral restrooms, and
respecting employees' chosen names and pronouns.
What is meant by "tokenism" in diversity efforts, and why is it problematic? -
ANSWERTokenism occurs when organizations hire or promote individuals from
underrepresented groups solely to appear diverse, without genuinely valuing or
empowering them.
What does "allyship" mean in a DEI context, and how can employees demonstrate
it? - ANSWERAllyship involves individuals from majority or privileged groups
supporting marginalized colleagues through advocacy, listening, and taking action to
address inequalities.
What does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protect against? -
ANSWERThe ADEA protects employees aged 40 and older from workplace
discrimination based on age.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is unconscious bias, and how does it impact workplace decision-making? -
ANSWERUnconscious bias refers to social stereotypes about certain groups that
individuals form outside their conscious awareness, potentially leading to unfair
treatment or decisions in the workplace.
Define "cultural competency" and explain its significance in DEI initiatives. -
ANSWERCultural competency is the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact
with people from diverse cultures, critical for fostering inclusivity and reducing
misunderstandings.
How does the EEOC protect against religious discrimination in the workplace? -
ANSWERThe EEOC requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for
employees' religious practices unless it causes undue hardship to the business.
How did the EEOC rule in the case of Abercrombie & Fitch's "look policy"? -
ANSWERThe EEOC found that the company's refusal to hire a Muslim woman who
wore a hijab violated religious accommodation requirements under Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act.
How can organizations support transgender employees? - ANSWERBy
implementing inclusive policies, providing access to gender-neutral restrooms, and
respecting employees' chosen names and pronouns.
What is meant by "tokenism" in diversity efforts, and why is it problematic? -
ANSWERTokenism occurs when organizations hire or promote individuals from
underrepresented groups solely to appear diverse, without genuinely valuing or
empowering them.
What does "allyship" mean in a DEI context, and how can employees demonstrate
it? - ANSWERAllyship involves individuals from majority or privileged groups
supporting marginalized colleagues through advocacy, listening, and taking action to
address inequalities.
What does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protect against? -
ANSWERThe ADEA protects employees aged 40 and older from workplace
discrimination based on age.
