Managing Diversity 3rd Edition By Barak – Test Bank

Managing Diversity 3rd Edition By Barak – Test Bank

Managing Diversity 3rd Edition By Barak – Test Bank
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Managing Diversity 3rd Edition By Barak
Managing Diversity 3rd Edition

Chapter 3: Discrimination, Equality and Fairness in Employment: Social Policies and Affirmative/Positive Action Programs

Multiple Choice

1. An excerpt in the July 1943 issue of Mass Transportation was written by male supervisors to:

1. Complain about the productivity of women in the workplace
2. Provide tips on getting more efficiency out of women employees
3. Warn supervisors to not hire women employees
4. All of the above

Ans:  B

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1. The Government of Ireland Act of 1920 was the only legal protection against ____________for the citizens of Northern Ireland.

1. Gender discrimination
2. Color discrimination
3. Religious discrimination
4. All of the above

Ans:  C

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1. Social policies that aim to change the rules and provide advantages to groups that have traditionally been discriminated against are considered _____________ social guidelines.

1. Positive
2. Negative
3. Intrusive
4. Inconsequential

Ans:  A

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1. Which statement is true about “Neoclassical” economists?

1. Neoclassical economists assume that, in a competitive market, the “taste” of discrimination cannot be indulged because it would be too costly for employers.
2. Neoclassical economists believe that if employers continue to discriminate against special groups, their productivity will be reduced, ultimately resulting in reduced income for employers.
3. Neoclassical economists assume that employers would lose their competitive advantage if they do not utilize the wide range of skills and talents offered by women, members of minority groups, older adults, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities.
4. All of the above

Ans:  D

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1. Which statement below is the main argument in the public debate over positive/affirmative action policies?

1. Distributive Justice
2. Compensatory Justice
3. Social Utility
4. All of the above

Ans:  D

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1. In what country does the legislation create special provisions for men in certain occupations, like child care and education, in which they are not well represented?

1. India
2. Norway
3. United States
4. South Africa

Ans: B

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1. Despite the public debate about these programs and the challenges presented in several judicial systems, governments around the world continue to legislate for ________ or ____________ in employment in favor of designated groups.

1. Affirmative; Positive Action
2. Positive Action; Positive Policies
3. Neutral; Hands-off Policies
4. Neutral Policies; Hands-off Action

Ans:  A

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