The concept of workforce diversity expanded from compliance to an issue of business survival during the early 1980s.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2An employee of a company is badly hurt in an accident. When his disability insurance runs out, a fellow employee anonymously gives him enough money to live for six more months until he's able to return to work.
The giver does not expect to be identified or repaid. This is an example of:
A) altruism.
B) organizational citizenship behavior.
C) an individualistic approach to cooperation.
D) civic virtue.
Question 3Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity is categorized as strategic?
A) better use of talent
B) improved system flexibility
C) potential to improve market share
D) reduced costs associated with high turnover
Question 4In his exit interview, James, a member of a minority group, mentioned that he had been passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified internal candidates. This situation relates to ________.
A) people management
B) organizational performance
C) organizational strategy
D) deep-level diversity
Question 5Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity contributes to organizational performance?
A) reduced costs associated with high turnover and absenteeism
B) potential source of competitive advantage from improved innovation efforts
C) increased understanding of the marketplace and improved ability to better market to diverse customers
D) ability to attract and retain employees of diverse backgrounds
Question 6When the VP of marketing selected the new product development team members, he made sure there was a mix of ages, genders, and ethnicities on the team. This VP was most concerned with ________.
A) people management
B) organization performance
C) organization strategy
D) legal compliance
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