WGU D357 DEI(195
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Why are group membership categories important for a Human
Resources (HR) manager to consider?
Few employees are diverse, so group membership categories are not
significant to consider.
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and
experiences.
An employee must choose and disclose their group membership
categories at work.
Group membership categories determine the best-fitting salary and
position title
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and
experiences.
Answer
Correct:That's right! Employment, compensation, advancement,
retention, participation, and organizational competitiveness are just a
few of the outcomes influenced by people's demographics.
How have global demographic shifts affected employment?
More young workers are being added to the U.S. workforce than in the
past.
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
,Women face less discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Developing countries are providing fewer workers to other countries.
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
Answer
Correct:That's right! Over 40% of the global workforce considered
leaving their jobs in 2021. The need for diversity, equity, and inclusion
and the flexibility it can offer (like hybrid work) is important for
attracting and maintaining diverse people.
What did Cedric Herring's research on diversity reveal?
There is little support for the hypothesis that diversity benefits
organizations.
Two analyses on diversity revealed contradictory results.
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more
customers.
Diversity had an unfavorable impact on organizational functioning.
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more
customers.
Answer
Correct:That's right! Increased sales income, increased consumers,
increased market share, and higher relative profitability were all
benefits of racial diversity.
What are two consequences an organization may face as a result of
hiring a diverse workforce without taking steps to ensure this newly
diverse workforce is properly supported? Choose 2 answers.
Dysfunctional communication processes
,Overqualified workers
Decreased profits
Increased employee turnover
Dysfunctional communication processes
Overqualified workers
Correct:"Dysfunctional communication processes" is correct. A diverse
workforce can have dysfunctional communication processes when
groups speak different languages. Misunderstanding and
miscommunication issues can arise if clear communication expectations
are not established within the organization."Overqualified workers" is
correct. Overqualified workers. While diversity in an organization can
create more job security, it can also create a series of issues where
workers are overqualified for their work if not supported with
appropriate training, development, and growth opportunities.
Why is it important for hiring managers to provide equal opportunities
when screening job applicants to avoid employment
discrimination? Choose 2 answers.
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To predict candidate suitability based on underrepresentation
To build a company culture where individuals are likable and can feel
they belong
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
, To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
correct
Answer
Correct:"To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates
from being considered" is correct. When the personal attributes of
candidates that are unrelated to production are valued, discrimination
develops. This can include excluding people from certain jobs based on
having a Black-sounding or Asian name."To prevent candidates from
being discounted due to their group memberships" is correct. If a
candidate is discounted because of their group membership status, this
is known as access discrimination.
What is demonstrated when an organization has a large number of
employees representing various backgrounds? Choose 2 answers.
Respect for marginalized groups
Diversity efforts
Inclusion
Efforts toward reducing exclusion
Diversity efforts
Efforts toward reducing exclusion
correct
Answer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Why are group membership categories important for a Human
Resources (HR) manager to consider?
Few employees are diverse, so group membership categories are not
significant to consider.
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and
experiences.
An employee must choose and disclose their group membership
categories at work.
Group membership categories determine the best-fitting salary and
position title
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and
experiences.
Answer
Correct:That's right! Employment, compensation, advancement,
retention, participation, and organizational competitiveness are just a
few of the outcomes influenced by people's demographics.
How have global demographic shifts affected employment?
More young workers are being added to the U.S. workforce than in the
past.
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
,Women face less discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Developing countries are providing fewer workers to other countries.
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
Answer
Correct:That's right! Over 40% of the global workforce considered
leaving their jobs in 2021. The need for diversity, equity, and inclusion
and the flexibility it can offer (like hybrid work) is important for
attracting and maintaining diverse people.
What did Cedric Herring's research on diversity reveal?
There is little support for the hypothesis that diversity benefits
organizations.
Two analyses on diversity revealed contradictory results.
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more
customers.
Diversity had an unfavorable impact on organizational functioning.
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more
customers.
Answer
Correct:That's right! Increased sales income, increased consumers,
increased market share, and higher relative profitability were all
benefits of racial diversity.
What are two consequences an organization may face as a result of
hiring a diverse workforce without taking steps to ensure this newly
diverse workforce is properly supported? Choose 2 answers.
Dysfunctional communication processes
,Overqualified workers
Decreased profits
Increased employee turnover
Dysfunctional communication processes
Overqualified workers
Correct:"Dysfunctional communication processes" is correct. A diverse
workforce can have dysfunctional communication processes when
groups speak different languages. Misunderstanding and
miscommunication issues can arise if clear communication expectations
are not established within the organization."Overqualified workers" is
correct. Overqualified workers. While diversity in an organization can
create more job security, it can also create a series of issues where
workers are overqualified for their work if not supported with
appropriate training, development, and growth opportunities.
Why is it important for hiring managers to provide equal opportunities
when screening job applicants to avoid employment
discrimination? Choose 2 answers.
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To predict candidate suitability based on underrepresentation
To build a company culture where individuals are likable and can feel
they belong
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
, To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
correct
Answer
Correct:"To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates
from being considered" is correct. When the personal attributes of
candidates that are unrelated to production are valued, discrimination
develops. This can include excluding people from certain jobs based on
having a Black-sounding or Asian name."To prevent candidates from
being discounted due to their group memberships" is correct. If a
candidate is discounted because of their group membership status, this
is known as access discrimination.
What is demonstrated when an organization has a large number of
employees representing various backgrounds? Choose 2 answers.
Respect for marginalized groups
Diversity efforts
Inclusion
Efforts toward reducing exclusion
Diversity efforts
Efforts toward reducing exclusion
correct
Answer
