Week 6 Knowledge Check Study Guide
Week 6 Knowledge Check Study Guide
Concepts
Mastery
Score: 9 / 9
Questions
Five Reasons Why
Diversity Has Become
Dominant in Managing
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3
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6
100%
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9
Human Resources
Differences Between
EEO/AA and Diversity
Characteristics of four generations of workers
Concept: Five Reasons Why Diversity Has Become Dominant in Managing Human
Resources
Mastery
100%
Questions
1
2
3
1.
Diversity in organizations makes good business sense because
A.
diversity is the new trend
B.
diverse organizations are popular
C.
diverse organizations have less legal problems
D.
a diverse organization can be helpful when expanding into global markets
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: D.
Organizations must be positioned to their global markets. Having employees that are multicultural can assist in working with a diverse network of suppliers, customers, and strategic partners.
2.
The demographics of the United States are changing so dramatically that over the coming decades it will be impossible for employers to fill their ranks with members of the traditional workforce, __________.
A.
white females
B.
males under forty
C.
baby boomers
D.
white males
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: D.
By 2040, an estimated 70% of American workers will be either women or members of other races or nationalities.
3.
To manage diversity, you should replace inflexibility and intolerance with
care and concern
A.
B.
fear and distance
C.
adaptability and acceptance
D.
discipline and segregation
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
Diversity can help organizations expand into global markets; build brand equity; increase consumer purchasing and grow the business; support the organization’s human asset and resource strategies; build the corporate image among consumers; and enhance operational efficiency.
Concept: Differences Between EEO/AA and Diversity
Mastery
4.
100%
Questions
4
5
6
Which of the following describes affirmative action rather than
Concepts
Mastery
Score: 9 / 9
Questions
Five Reasons Why
Diversity Has Become
Dominant in Managing
100%
1
2
3
100%
4
5
6
100%
7
8
9
Human Resources
Differences Between
EEO/AA and Diversity
Characteristics of four generations of workers
Concept: Five Reasons Why Diversity Has Become Dominant in Managing Human
Resources
Mastery
100%
Questions
1
2
3
1.
Diversity in organizations makes good business sense because
A.
diversity is the new trend
B.
diverse organizations are popular
C.
diverse organizations have less legal problems
D.
a diverse organization can be helpful when expanding into global markets
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: D.
Organizations must be positioned to their global markets. Having employees that are multicultural can assist in working with a diverse network of suppliers, customers, and strategic partners.
2.
The demographics of the United States are changing so dramatically that over the coming decades it will be impossible for employers to fill their ranks with members of the traditional workforce, __________.
A.
white females
B.
males under forty
C.
baby boomers
D.
white males
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: D.
By 2040, an estimated 70% of American workers will be either women or members of other races or nationalities.
3.
To manage diversity, you should replace inflexibility and intolerance with
care and concern
A.
B.
fear and distance
C.
adaptability and acceptance
D.
discipline and segregation
Correct:
The Correct Answer is: C.
Diversity can help organizations expand into global markets; build brand equity; increase consumer purchasing and grow the business; support the organization’s human asset and resource strategies; build the corporate image among consumers; and enhance operational efficiency.
Concept: Differences Between EEO/AA and Diversity
Mastery
4.
100%
Questions
4
5
6
Which of the following describes affirmative action rather than