Exam One Diversity Workplace

Question 15 out of 5 points

When the media mostly presents negative views and occurrences of one race/ethnicity this does not impact the perception that people have of this group.Answer

Selected Answer: Fals

e

Correct Answer: Fals

e


Diversity in the workplace should be enforced because it makes good business sense as it does affect the bottom-line profits of a company.Answer

Selected Answer: Tru

e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


Believing that Native Americans are savages is a myth that can be created to cover up the harm done to such a great people.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


We all have multiple identities (race, gender, class, etc) but these components of self are never in conflict with each other.Answer


e


e


Women are often seen as less qualified than men due to physical strength differences and abilities.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


Sexual harassment, discrimination against older workers and homosexuals are all components of discrimination that could be forbidden in state and local laws.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


Asian Americans define themselves as the "model minority" because it is a stereotype that is positive. Stereotypes that are positive are acceptable.Answer


e

Correct

Answer: False


Africans were brought to this country beaten, killed and enslaved as free labor, resulting in the belief that blacks are inferior which justifies to some people that equal treatment for Blacks is not necessary.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


Classism can occur when those in power create systems of policies and practices that are set up to benefit the lower classes at the expense of the middle classes. Classism is grounded in a hierarchy belief system that ranks people according to socioeconomic status that leads to a drastic wealth inequality.Answer


e


e


When dealing with the history of discrimination in America, people should remember that these mindsets that don't value diversity still impact the workplace today.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


It is relevant to know what Native Americans, women, African-Americans and others have contributed to this society. European (White) male history and culture is also important but should not be the only group whose history and contributions are focused on.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


When it comes to disabled workers, companies need not be careful in hiring them as they do not have high absenteeism and their reasonable accommodations do not cost the company a fortune.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


There is a glass ceiling for Caucasian women and a concrete ceiling for women of color because women deal with stereotypes in the workplace.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


Both generalizations about race and stereotypes limit our thinking about difference.Answer


e


e


Quid Pro Quo is not the form of sexual harassment that is based upon power.Answer


e


e


The Law of Nations is a system of legal norms and standards, ordained by a many of the states and imposed upon most of the worlds people with their consent and input. The technology of guns gave Europeans this power over other parts of the world which is how they were able to then go and conquer other lands.Answer


e


e


Since only some white men are WASPS who belong to the boys club, there are many other White men who are willing to fight against discrimination and fight for diversity.Answer


e

Correct Answer: Tru

e


Even though there are can be many distinctions between religions, it is not important to know about various religions that exist in the workplace.Answer


e


e


Cultural knowledge helps us to understand important characteristics and contributions by various groups in society but this knowledge does not aid companies in reaching cultural competency.Answer


e


e


When Native American mascots are presented stereotypically, the organization's mean no harm and it is an honor to Native Americans.Answer


e

Correct

Answer: False


The term "transitioning" in the workplace as it relates to transsexuals just means a worker is changing jobs.Answer


e


e


Our thinking does not impact our actions therefore it is not necessary for a person who has biases against others to worry about acting these biases out.Answer


e


e


Which of the following could be cited as sexual harassment:Answer

Selected Answer: All of the

above

Correct Answer: All of the

above


Which of the following is necessary to having cultural competency:Answer

Selected Answer: More than just awareness that

differences exist

Correct Answer: More than just awareness that

differences exist


Which of the following is/are a reason why White Males should be advocates for diversity:Answer

Selected Answer: Diversity and equality in the workplace benefits everyone

including white males

Correct Answer: Diversity and equality in the workplace benefits everyone

including white males


Handling cross dressers in the workplace:Answer

Selected Answer: Is not protected under any state or federal laws

Correct Answer: Could fall under gender identity which can be a

protected right


If Jill decides to let her supervisor know that she is homosexual, the following act/law protects her from discriminating actions.Answer

Selected Answer: No act or federal law protects her from

discrimination

Correct Answer: No act or federal law protects her from

discrimination


Which of the following groups of the Latino ethnicity were discriminated against less due to the light color of their skin, their education and contribution to a U.S. city:Answer

Selected Answer: Cuba

ns

Correct Answer: Cuba

ns


Which of the following were Laws that provided segregation for blacks as well as the Japanese:Answer

Selected Answer: Jim Crow

Laws

Correct Answer: Jim Crow

Laws


Which of the following is a true statement regarding Filipinos:Answer

Selected Answer: When they came to America they were treated

equally

Correct Answer: They were able to melt into the pot so they were

more accepted


Which of the following is a myth regarding Older Workers/Adult:Answer


above

Correct

Answer: All of the above


Willie Lynch's Speech solved what purpose:Answer


above


above


Of the 10,000 laborers who sacrificed their lives building the Central Pacific, 9000 were of what race?Answer

Selected Answer: Chine

se

Correct Answer: Chine

se


Most of the things that have happened in this country to immigrants, people of color and women have happened because of economic resources, such as:Answer

Selected Answer: Land, labor and

capital(money)

Correct Answer: Land, labor and

capital(money)


Immigrants often to came to America:Answer

Selected Answer: To escape

communism

Correct Answer: To escape

communism


Which of the following is a true statement regarding blacks in America:Answer

Selected Answer: They are a skilled cunning culture that has provided many

significant contributions to society yet are still not considered (in many cases) equal enough to be a part of American History.*

Correct Answer: They are a skilled cunning culture that has provided many

significant contributions to society yet are still not considered (in many cases) equal enough to be a part of American History.*


The following group(s) of white males have experienced discrimination in America:Answer

Selected Answer: Irish, disabled, Germans and

Italians

Correct Answer: Irish, disabled, Germans and

Italians


The Islamic faith is characterized by the following:Answer

Selected Answer: Many Muslims who follow the Quran and

believe in peace

Correct Answer: Many Muslims who follow the Quran and

believe in peace


Which of the following company actions respect diversity:Answer

Selected Answer: None of the above are

correct.

Correct Answer: None of the above are

correct.


Which is a true statement:Answer

Selected Answer: America should act as a

tossed salad

Correct Answer: America should act as a

tossed salad


Which of the following is an example of cultural sensitivity:Answer

Selected Answer: Beaners Coffee changing their name to Biggby because

beaners is an offensive term to some Mexicans.

Correct Answer: Beaners Coffee changing their name to Biggby because

beaners is an offensive term to some Mexicans.


If a person believes all Arabs are terrorists simply because of the biased news media, they are exhibiting what way of thinking:Answer

Selected Answer: How we know what

isn't so

Correct Answer: How we know what

isn't so


Which of the following would be a reason that women are discriminated in the workplace:Answer

Selected Answer: A &

B

Correct Answer: A &

B


Which of the following could negatively affect a homosexual workers participation in the workplace due to bias against homosexuals:Answer

Selected Answer: A &

B

Correct Answer: A &

B


Asian Americans and Latinos migrated here to the U.S. for similar reasons but what made this migration beneficial to the U.S.?Answer

Selected Answer: Cheap

Labor

Correct Answer: Cheap

Labor


Why did the migration of Asian Americans and Latinos often get halted in the U.S andAnswer

Selected Answer: When other people of color thought they were taking

"their" jobs.

Correct Answer: When their presence during that time period stop being

beneficial to the White Exclusionist.


The enslavement of Africans, the stealing of Native American's land, Manifest Destiny, the Naturalization Law of 1790 and the elimination of women's rights from the U.S. version of the Iroquois' constitution benefited what group in society?Answer

Selected Answer: Free White Males who had access to the benefits

of capitalism

Correct Answer: Free White Males who had access to the benefits

of capitalism


The acts created in question 47, could have resulted in what imbalance of U.S. Society?Answer

Selected Answer: Wealth

Pyramid

Correct Answer: Wealth

Pyramid


If one group benefited from the acts created in question 47, what then was created by these acts?

Answer


Above


Above


Which of the following is a true statement:Answer

Selected Answer: Valuing diversity is still an issue for America, as America

has still has some "growing" to do as it relates to equality.

Correct Answer: Valuing diversity is still an issue for America, as America

has still has some "growing" to do as it relates to equality.

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