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- December 14, 2024
Question 01
What is access discrimination?
a) Denial of opportunities based on merit
b) Denial of employment opportunities based on race, sex, age, or other factors not related to productivity
c) Giving preference to certain groups in hiring
d) Promoting internal candidates without external competition
Correct Answer: b) Denial of employment opportunities based on race, sex, age, or other factors not related to productivity
Explanation: Access discrimination occurs when individuals are denied the opportunity to obtain jobs or promotions because of their identity or characteristics unrelated to their job performance.
Question 02
What is consumer racial profiling?
a) Treating all consumers equally
b) Offering different products based on consumer preference
c) Denial or degradation of products or services based on a consumer’s race
d) Charging higher prices to specific customer groups
Correct Answer: c) Denial or degradation of products or services based on a consumer's race
Explanation: Consumer racial profiling refers to treating consumers differently due to their race, often resulting in denied or lowered quality of services or products.
Question 03
What is the definition of discouraged workers?
a) People who choose not to work due to personal reasons
b) Individuals who believe they are overqualified for available jobs
c) People who are available for work but have not looked for a job recently because they believe no jobs are available
d) People who work part-time while seeking full-time employment
Correct Answer: c) People who are available for work but have not looked for a job recently because they believe no jobs are available
Explanation: Discouraged workers are individuals who stop seeking employment because they perceive no opportunities that suit their skills or due to factors such as discrimination.
Question 04
What does the term “diversity” encompass in organizations?
a) Only differences in race and ethnicity
b) Differences among people affecting experiences and opportunities within the organization
c) Similarities in culture and thought
d) Hiring people with only specific skill sets
Correct Answer: b) Differences among people affecting experiences and opportunities within the organization
Explanation: Diversity includes a wide range of characteristics, including race, gender, age, and socioeconomic background, influencing individuals' experiences and opportunities in the workplace.
Question 05
What is meant by diversity climate in an organization?
a) The organization’s policy to avoid discussing diversity
b) The degree to which an organization values and integrates diversity into its culture
c) The number of underrepresented employees within the organization
d) How well employees are treated by their managers
Correct Answer: b) The degree to which an organization values and integrates diversity into its culture
Explanation: Diversity climate refers to the perception of how much an organization promotes and values diversity, fairness in HR policies, and the integration of underrepresented employees.
Question 06
What is employment discrimination?
a) Equal treatment of all employees
b) Unequal treatment of employees or job applicants based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics
c) Giving promotions to internal employees only
d) Firing employees for misconduct
Correct Answer: b) Unequal treatment of employees or job applicants based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics
Explanation: Employment discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly in hiring, promotion, or other job-related actions due to characteristics such as race, gender, or age.
Question 07
What is equity in the workplace?
a) Providing equal resources to everyone
b) Distributing resources based on the level of income
c) Fair distribution of resources to achieve just outcomes
d) Ignoring personal differences among employees
Correct Answer: c) Fair distribution of resources to achieve just outcomes
Explanation: Equity ensures that individuals are provided with resources and opportunities according to their specific needs to achieve a fair outcome.
Question 08
What is ethnicity?
a) A shared cultural heritage or national origin
b) A person’s skin color
c) The social class of an individual
d) A legal citizenship status
Correct Answer: a) A shared cultural heritage or national origin
Explanation: Ethnicity refers to a group’s shared cultural practices, language, and heritage, often tied to a specific geographical or national background.
Question 09
What is gender role socialization?
a) The way individuals select their careers based on personal preferences
b) Learning culturally specific expectations about gender roles from the environment
c) A natural process of gender identification
d) The rejection of gender norms in society
Correct Answer: b) Learning culturally specific expectations about gender roles from the environment
Explanation: Gender role socialization is the process by which people learn societal expectations for gender behaviors through family, media, and other social institutions.
Question 10
What are identity groups?
a) Groups of individuals with the same interests
b) Collectivities that people use to categorize themselves and others
c) Legal organizations to fight for worker rights
d) Groups based on work performance levels
Correct Answer: b) Collectivities that people use to categorize themselves and others
Explanation: Identity groups refer to categories such as race, gender, and age, which individuals use to define themselves and distinguish themselves from others.
Question 11
What does inclusion in the workplace mean?
a) All employees are treated the same
b) Different voices in a diverse workforce are respected and heard
c) Employees are hired without any regard for their qualifications
d) All company decisions are made by senior management
Correct Answer: b) Different voices in a diverse workforce are respected and heard
Explanation: Inclusion ensures that every employee, regardless of their background, feels valued and is able to contribute to the organization.
Question 12
What is intersectionality?
a) The connection between various social identities and overlapping systems of discrimination
b) A focus on only one aspect of diversity at a time
c) A theory that workplace policies should be uniform for everyone
d) A method of categorizing employees by their skills
Correct Answer: a) The connection between various social identities and overlapping systems of discrimination
Explanation: Intersectionality recognizes how different aspects of a person's identity (race, gender, class, etc.) interact and contribute to unique experiences of discrimination or privilege.
Question 13
What is the meaning of the term “myth of meritocracy”?
a) The belief that everyone has equal access to opportunities
b) The idea that hard work alone guarantees success
c) The idea that success is based solely on merit without regard to societal inequalities
d) The belief that merit should not be considered in promotions
Correct Answer: c) The idea that success is based solely on merit without regard to societal inequalities
Explanation: The myth of meritocracy suggests that everyone has an equal chance to succeed, but it ignores the systemic barriers that limit opportunities for certain groups.
Question 14
What is racialized sexual harassment?
a) Harassment based solely on gender
b) A combination of racial and sexual harassment directed at an individual
c) Complaints related to unequal pay
d) Harassment that happens outside the workplace
Correct Answer: b) A combination of racial and sexual harassment directed at an individual
Explanation: Racialized sexual harassment involves both racial and sexual derogatory behaviors aimed at a person due to their race and sex.
Question 15
What is meant by treatment discrimination?
a) Equal treatment of all employees
b) When people are employed but treated differently in terms of rewards, opportunities, or resources
c) Offering promotions only to a select group
d) Treating employees with kindness and respect
Correct Answer: b) When people are employed but treated differently in terms of rewards, opportunities, or resources
Explanation: Treatment discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly once they are hired, such as being denied promotions or resources that they deserve based on job performance.
Question 16
What are discouraged workers?
a) Individuals who refuse to look for work
b) People who are available for work but have stopped searching because they believe no jobs are available for them
c) Employees who want to change jobs
d) Individuals working more than one job to make ends meet
Correct Answer: b) People who are available for work but have stopped searching because they believe no jobs are available for them
Explanation: Discouraged workers are people who are willing and able to work but have given up looking for jobs because they believe there are no suitable opportunities available to them.
Question 17
What is aversive racism?
a) Open hostility toward minorities
b) Holding egalitarian values while unconsciously having negative feelings towards minorities
c) Actively promoting racial equality
d) Treating all groups equally
Correct Answer: b) Holding egalitarian values while unconsciously having negative feelings towards minorities
Explanation: Aversive racism is when individuals consciously believe in racial equality but harbor unconscious biases that negatively affect their attitudes toward minority groups.
Question 18
What is benevolent sexism?
a) Open hostility towards women
b) Positive stereotypes about women that lead to unequal treatment
c) Gender-neutral behavior in the workplace
d) Encouraging women to take on leadership roles
Correct Answer: b) Positive stereotypes about women that lead to unequal treatment
Explanation: Benevolent sexism involves seemingly positive stereotypes about women, such as the idea that they are nurturing, which can result in limiting opportunities for them
Question 19
What is descriptive stereotyping?
a) Perceptions about how people should behave based on their group membership
b) Negative assumptions about people’s future behaviors
c) Perceptions about how people do or will behave based on their group memberships
d) Positive assumptions about individual abilities
Correct Answer: c) Perceptions about how people do or will behave based on their group memberships
Explanation: Descriptive stereotyping refers to the assumptions people make about others based on their identity group, such as expecting women to be more nurturing.
Question 20
What is egalitarianism?
a) A belief in equal treatment for all people
b) A belief that some groups are naturally superior to others
c) A focus on hiring the most qualified individuals
d) Promoting one group over another in the workplace
Correct Answer: a) A belief in equal treatment for all people
Explanation: Egalitarianism is the belief that all people deserve equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or identity.
