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- December 14, 2024
Question 01
What is meant by ‘aversive racism’?
a) Openly hostile actions toward minority groups
b) Holding egalitarian beliefs while subconsciously holding negative feelings toward minorities
c) A form of racism that occurs only in the workplace
d) Legal discrimination based on race
Correct Answer: b) Holding egalitarian beliefs while subconsciously holding negative feelings toward minorities
Explanation: Aversive racism refers to individuals who claim to support equality but still hold negative, unconscious attitudes toward minority groups.
Question 02
What is the ‘glass escalator’ effect?
a) The rapid promotion of women in male-dominated fields
b) The tendency for men to rise quickly in leadership positions in female-dominated fields
c) The effect of diversity policies in the workplace
d) A legal mandate to promote more men to senior roles
Correct Answer: b) The tendency for men to rise quickly in leadership positions in female-dominated fields
Explanation: The glass escalator refers to men receiving faster promotions, especially in roles traditionally dominated by women.
Question 03
What is ‘benevolent sexism’?
a) Sexism that is overtly hostile and aggressive toward women
b) Positive but patronizing attitudes toward women
c) A legal term for gender discrimination
d) The belief that men and women should be treated equally
Correct Answer: b) Positive but patronizing attitudes toward women
Explanation: Benevolent sexism refers to attitudes that appear favorable but reinforce traditional gender roles, often limiting women's opportunities.
Question 04
What is ‘intersectionality’?
a) The overlap of different social identities that can compound discrimination
b) A theory about the separation of different identity groups
c) The practice of promoting only one type of diversity
d) The legal concept of equality in the workplace
Correct Answer: a) The overlap of different social identities that can compound discrimination
Explanation: Intersectionality acknowledges that individuals may experience discrimination based on multiple interconnected identities, such as race, gender, and class.
Question 05
What is the goal of ‘utilization analysis’ in workforce diversity?
a) To increase the number of employees in underrepresented roles
b) To analyze the proportion of underrepresented groups in a company compared to the local labor market
c) To assess job satisfaction among employees
d) To review promotion practices within an organization
Correct Answer: b) To analyze the proportion of underrepresented groups in a company compared to the local labor market
Explanation: Utilization analysis compares the representation of underrepresented groups within an organization to the availability of those groups in the relevant labor market.
Question 06
What is the purpose of ’employee resource groups’ (ERGs)?
a) To provide a forum for employees to discuss productivity goals
b) To help underrepresented groups within a company to network and support one another
c) To replace diversity training programs
d) To develop technical skills among employees
Correct Answer: b) To help underrepresented groups within a company to network and support one another
Explanation: ERGs are voluntary groups formed by employees with shared characteristics or interests, aimed at fostering inclusion and support.
Question 07
What is the significance of ‘religious accommodation’ in the workplace?
a) Employers must provide flexible work hours for all employees
b) Employers are required to accommodate an employee’s religious practices unless it causes undue hardship
c) Employees can take religious holidays without employer approval
d) Employers must provide religious training to all employees
Correct Answer: b) Employers are required to accommodate an employee's religious practices unless it causes undue hardship
Explanation: Religious accommodation involves adjusting work policies or schedules to allow employees to practice their religion, provided it does not create significant difficulty for the employer.
Question 08
What is ‘internalized oppression’?
a) The belief that one’s own group is inferior due to societal messages
b) Discrimination practiced by one minority group against another
c) Laws that limit opportunities for certain racial groups
d) Workplace policies that favor one gender over another
Correct Answer: a) The belief that one's own group is inferior due to societal messages
Explanation: Internalized oppression occurs when individuals accept negative stereotypes and beliefs about their own group, often leading to lower self-esteem and ambitions.
Question 09
What is ‘affirmative action’ in the workplace?
a) A policy that encourages the promotion of employees based on merit only
b) Programs designed to promote opportunities for historically underrepresented groups
c) A hiring practice that eliminates the need for interviews
d) The enforcement of gender quotas in leadership positions
Correct Answer: b) Programs designed to promote opportunities for historically underrepresented groups
Explanation: Affirmative action refers to efforts aimed at increasing diversity in hiring, education, and promotion by providing more opportunities to underrepresented groups.
Question 10
What is ‘ethnic identity’?
a) The legal status of an individual based on their country of origin
b) The part of an individual’s self-concept derived from their membership in a particular ethnic group
c) The legal classification of race in a country
d) The requirement to disclose ethnicity on job applications
Correct Answer: b) The part of an individual's self-concept derived from their membership in a particular ethnic group
Explanation: Ethnic identity refers to how individuals identify and relate to their ethnic background and heritage, which influences their sense of belonging.
Question 11
What does ‘marginalization’ mean in the context of diversity?
a) The intentional promotion of underrepresented groups
b) The process of treating certain groups as less important or valuable in society
c) A form of leadership development for minority employees
d) The practice of segregating different ethnic groups in the workplace
Correct Answer: b) The process of treating certain groups as less important or valuable in society
Explanation: Marginalization occurs when individuals or groups are excluded or pushed to the edges of society, often resulting in limited opportunities and resources.
Question 12
What is ‘racial microaggression’?
a) Intentional discrimination based on race
b) Subtle, often unintentional, actions or comments that convey negative racial messages
c) A policy designed to prevent racial bias in hiring
d) The promotion of racial equality in the workplace
Correct Answer: b) Subtle, often unintentional, actions or comments that convey negative racial messages
Explanation: Racial microaggressions are small, sometimes unconscious, behaviors or comments that perpetuate stereotypes or convey disrespect toward individuals based on race.
Question 13
What is the definition of ‘social hierarchy’?
a) The system by which individuals are ranked based on merit
b) A classification system that ranks individuals or groups in society based on power and status
c) A legal framework for promoting diversity in the workplace
d) A method of organizing employees by job function
Correct Answer: b) A classification system that ranks individuals or groups in society based on power and status
Explanation: Social hierarchy refers to the arrangement of individuals or groups in a society based on factors like wealth, power, or social standing.
Question 14
What is the purpose of ‘the Equal Pay Act of 1963’?
a) To promote diversity by encouraging the hiring of women
b) To eliminate pay disparities based on gender for employees performing the same work
c) To standardize pay for all employees regardless of their role
d) To provide bonuses based on performance evaluations
Correct Answer: b) To eliminate pay disparities based on gender for employees performing the same work
Explanation: The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women receive equal pay for performing the same work in the same establishment, aiming to reduce gender-based wage gaps.
Question 15
What does ‘inclusion’ mean in a diversity context?
a) The act of hiring individuals from different backgrounds
b) Creating an environment where all employees feel valued and heard
c) Mandating diversity in all leadership positions
d) Developing a quota system for underrepresented groups
Correct Answer: b) Creating an environment where all employees feel valued and heard
Explanation: Inclusion focuses on ensuring that employees from diverse backgrounds have equal opportunities to contribute and feel respected within the organization.
Question 16
What is ‘gendered job steering’?
a) The practice of encouraging equal job opportunities for men and women
b) The tendency of employers to guide applicants toward jobs deemed appropriate for their gender
c) A policy that eliminates gender distinctions in hiring
d) The promotion of gender diversity in leadership roles
Correct Answer: b) The tendency of employers to guide applicants toward jobs deemed appropriate for their gender
Explanation: Gendered job steering refers to the practice of employers directing individuals to certain roles based on societal expectations about gender.
Question 17
What is ‘systemic discrimination’?
a) Discrimination based on individual attitudes and beliefs
b) Discrimination that is built into the policies and practices of institutions, affecting certain groups disproportionately
c) A temporary form of workplace inequality
d) A form of discrimination that occurs during training
Correct Answer: b) Discrimination that is built into the policies and practices of institutions, affecting certain groups disproportionately
Explanation: Systemic discrimination refers to inequality that is perpetuated through the formal structures and policies of institutions, often disadvantaging minority groups.
Question 18
What is ‘classism’?
a) Discrimination against people based on their education level
b) Negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people in a lower social or economic class
c) A form of sexism related to occupational roles
d) The belief that all social classes should be treated equally
Correct Answer: b) Negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people in a lower social or economic class
Explanation: Classism involves prejudice or discrimination against people perceived as being from a lower socioeconomic class.
Question 19
What is the ‘stained glass ceiling’?
a) A physical barrier that prevents women from entering certain religious positions
b) An invisible barrier that prevents women clergy from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations
c) A rule that limits women’s participation in religious services
d) A policy designed to promote gender equality in religious institutions
Correct Answer: b) An invisible barrier that prevents women clergy from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations
Explanation: The stained glass ceiling refers to the barriers women face when trying to attain leadership roles within religious institutions.
Question 20
What is the ‘sandwich generation’?
a) A group of employees who take on extra work due to downsizing
b) People caring for both their children and elderly parents simultaneously
c) A workforce group focused on work-life balance
d) A demographic of young workers entering the workforce
Correct Answer: b) People caring for both their children and elderly parents simultaneously
Explanation: The sandwich generation refers to individuals who are responsible for the care of both their aging parents and their own children, often causing financial and emotional stress.
