1. The United Nations expects the working-age population of more-developed countries to increase due to low fertility rates.
True
False
2. The global economy, especially the changing demographics of the modern workforce, requires that companies move ____________ to the top of the agenda.
A) Diversity
B) Similarity
C) Creativity
D) Innovations
E) Profit
3. Globally, diversity legislation is trending towards some affirmative action type programs, as well as
A) Formalizing, through new laws, more job discrimination against women and minority groups
B) Increasing job training for minorities and disenfranchised groups
C) Increasing hiring for all positions
D) Providing less rights to “majority” workers in each nation (e.g., white males in the U.S.)
E) Banning job discrimination against women and minority groups
4. Employees who are treated unfairly are more likely to be less ___________ and less ____________.
A) Motivated; Trustworthy
B) Creative; Dedicated
C) Productive; Loyal
D) All of the Above
E) None of the above
5. Which of the following is NOT an argument for removing affirmative action programs?
A) Reverse discrimination is another form of discrimination
B) Preferential treatment interferes with the forces of a free market economy
C) Preferential hiring may result in incompetent people being appointed to unsuitable jobs
D) Social goods and wealth should be distributed equally (i.e., distributive justice)
E) Preferential hiring is unfair because it may prevent another qualified person from being hired
6. Courts around the world have generally ______________ the concept of affirmative action/position action programs as an acceptable tool in the struggle to eliminate discrimination in employment.
A) Ignored
B) Refused to Consider
C) Supported
D) Removed
E) Disagreed with
7. Individual discrimination is performed as part of the organization’s common practices or policies
A) True
B) False
8. A policy or behavior not meant to be discriminatory but resulting in discrimination nonetheless is called
A) Intentional discrimination
B) Overt discrimination
C) Covert discrimination
D) Unintentional discrimination
E) Individual discrimination
9. The two primary goals of affirmative action programs are righting past wrongs and achieving social goals.
A) True
B) False
10. In the United States, Affirmative Action Programs Rule and the Executive Order 11246 (1965) states:
A) Private employers with 100 or more employees and higher-education institutions are required to create affirmative action programs.
B) Employers must make use of affirmative action measures in order to eliminate discrimination and promote quality in the workplace.
C) Employers who conduct business with the federal government are required to develop affirmative action plans.
D) The Boards of Public Limited Companies are required to have each gender comprise at least 40% of the representatives on the board.
E) Private employers of any size must create affirmative action programs
11. Currently, the U.S. is receiving twice as many migrants as it needs to keep its working-age population constant
A) True
B) False