Diversity "Similarities and Differences"

1. What does the concept of diversity in the workplace refer to?

• A. Physical differences among employees

• B. Social differences among employees

• C. Historical differences among groups

• D. Managerial difference among employees

Which of the following descriptions best encompasses the meaning of diversity

• A. Physical characteristics

• B. Life experiences

• C. Personal preferences

• D. All of the above

Which of the following is a Primary Dimension of a person's diversity ?

• A. Marital status

• B. Seniority

• C. Humor

• D. Gender

Which of the following is not a way one can eliminate a stereotype ?

• A. Look for the evidence that the stereotype is accurate

• B. Become aware of the stereotype

• C. Determine the source of the stereotype

• D. Expand one's knowledge about the group

You learned about the 4 dimensions of diversity - which of the following does not fit here ?

• A. Organizational dimension

• B. Meta-dimension

• C. Personality

• D. External dimension

One of the main message of the diversity concept is

• A. To treat everyone equally

• B. That mobbing is wrong

• C. That we are all the same

• D. To respect and value our differences

True or False ? A diverse workforce can contribute to the profitability of a company

• A. Yes, it definitely can contribute

• B. No , not at all

When people feel that they have been treated unfairly, they react by:

• A. Withdrawing

• B. Performing poorly

• C. Filing lawsuits

• D. All of the above

_______ is behavior that results in unequal treatment of individuals based on group memberships.

• A. Discrimination

• B. Prejudice

• C. Stereotype

• D. A and C

What is diversity?

• A. Promoting someone based on their beliefs

• B. Recognizing that everyone is different in some way; importantly this also means 'valuing' the difference.

• C. Giving some people more chance to express themselves over others