WRS - Diversity

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Why is having diversity in a company's staff a good idea?

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There is a broader range of talents, skills and creativity

Front

Which of the following nonverbal codes is considered universal rather than culturally specific?
Facial expression, Body language, Dress, All of these

Back

Facial expression

Front

Working well with others from diverse backgrounds cannot only provide for a more rewarding and interesting workplace, but it is also illegal to ______.

Back

discriminate

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______ is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; variety; especially the inclusion of different types of people.

Back

Diversity

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To ______ others means to try to see things from their point of view and gain an understanding of their situation.

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empathize with

Front

Diversity is the mosaic of people how bring a variety of ______, styles, perspectives, values, and beliefs.

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backgrounds

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The effort to achieve parity in the federal workplace through outreach and eliminating barriers in hiring is called ______.

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affirmative action

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Communication is filtered through our cultural perspective.

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True

Front

While waiting on customers, you notice an elderly woman looking at new computers. You should:

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Treat her as you would any other customer.

Front

All of the following are examples of obstacles to diversity in the workplace EXCEPT: Hardened attitudes against change, Narrow-minded organizations, Insistence on preserving the status quo, Acceptance of external recommendations

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Acceptance of external recommendations