Question 1

Discuss how culture plays out in terms of ethical behavior. What can organizations do to manage these issues more effectively?

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Question 2

Frequently employers have found that _____ tend to be more dependable than other employees, miss fewer days of work, and exhibit lower turnover.

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A)   disabled employees
B)   female employees
C)   male employees
D)   young employees
E)   older employeesF) D) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 3

According to Geert Hofstede's model, the United States is labeled as a ____ power distance, individualist culture.

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A)   oversized
B)   indiscriminate
C)   large
D)   small
E)   discreteF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

At HN Systems Inc., the authorities are taking special efforts to recruit qualified members from minority groups that have been discriminated against in the past. This is referred to as

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A)   standardization.
B)   affirmative action.
C)   mutual adjustment.
D)   egocentrism.
E)   glass ceiling.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

In Charleston, South Carolina, about one-fifth of the city's population consisted of various ethnic minorities, but only 12 percent of the employees hired in the public sector were minorities. The city government responded to this issue by increasing minority group members' participation in public contracts. This special program taken up by the government authorities is an example of

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A)   affirmative action.
B)   glass ceiling.
C)   nepotism.
D)   ethnocentrism.
E)   crowdsourcing.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of pluralistic organizations?

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A)   absence of affirmative action to prevent discrimination
B)   high prevalence of discrimination and prejudice
C)   presence of a highly homogeneous workforce
D)   high levels of intergroup conflicts
E)   presence of minorities at all levels or functionsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true in regard to the U.S. labor force?

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A)   It will expand rapidly in the near future.
B)   It will experience a decline in the number of people holding college degrees.
C)   It will go through a decline in the number of workers aged 55 or older.
D)   It will remain steady for the next 25 years.
E)   It will see a slowdown in growth.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

In Scenario C, you would be referred to as an)

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A)   expatriate.
B)   host-country national.
C)   third-country national.
D)   category captain.
E)   inpatriate.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

To be effective in cultures that exhibit a greater power distance, managers often must behave

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A)   autocratically.
B)   individually.
C)   discriminatorily.
D)   effectively.
E)   autonomously.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The _____ standard applies to same-sex harassment, as well as to non-gender related cases, such as a pattern of racial or ethnic slurs.

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A)   quid pro quo
B)   glass ceiling
C)   affirmative action
D)   hostile work environment
E)   equal employmentF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

In Scenario A, Arianne and Cara are the victims of

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A)   workplace cohesion.
B)   groupthink.
C)   sexual harassment.
D)   physical assault.
E)   free riding.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Sandra was recently denied a promotion at her job. She was told that management was looking for someone who was more aggressive to fill the position. Sandra's coworkers were surprised by the management's decision because she had a reputation for "getting things done." Sandra later overheard one of the managers saying that he did not believe she was committed to her career since "she is a typical woman." This instance exemplifies the problem of _____ associated with a diverse workforce.

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A)   stereotyping
B)   groupthink
C)   affirmative action
D)   free riding
E)   social loafingF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Pluralistic organizations use an affirmative action approach, actively trying to hire and train a diverse workforce and to prevent any discrimination against minority group members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is the disorientation and stress associated with being in a foreign environment.

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A)   Ethical lapse
B)   Polycentrism
C)   Culture shock
D)   Relativism
E)   Fundamental attribution errorF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Managing diversity at the workplace typically involves such basic activities as

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A)   hiring less qualified individuals over those who are more qualified.
B)   ensuring that there are no cultural differences between those employed.
C)   separating minority employees from the majority.
D)   recruiting individuals with different backgrounds.
E)   excluding minorities from the workforce.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following organizations places the greatest value on cultural diversity and addresses the cultural aspects of integration?

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A)   monolithic
B)   multicultural
C)   homogenous
D)   pluralistic
E)   ethnocentricF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Diversity today excludes differences in

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A)   economic class.
B)   gender.
C)   living arrangements.
D)   disability status.
E)   religious affiliation.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D) C

Question 18

Which of the following is the first step to be taken in the process of cultivating a diverse workforce?

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A)   gaining the support of top management regarding diversity
B)   supplying diversity data to government agencies
C)   conducting an organizational assessment
D)   accommodating employees' work and family needs
E)   providing awareness training to the human resources departmentF) A) and E)
G) C) and E) A

Question 19

In moving from domestic to international management, managers need to develop a _____ of behaviors and the capacity to adjust their behavior for a particular situation.

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A)   wide portfolio
B)   narrow portfolio
C)   precise portfolio
D)   limited portfolio
E)   strong portfolioF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Companies with a reputation for providing opportunities for diverse employees are most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   have a disadvantage in the labor market.
B)   have a homogenous workforce.
C)   take greater time in responding to environmental changes.
D)   attract and retain motivated employees.
E)   facilitate groupthink among its employees.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

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