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Question 21
What is prescriptive stereotyping?
a) Assumptions about how people behave based on their past actions
b) The belief that people should behave in certain ways based on their group memberships
c) An approach to diversity that eliminates stereotypes
d) A strategy to increase productivity in teams
Correct Answer: b) The belief that people should behave in certain ways based on their group memberships
Explanation: Prescriptive stereotyping refers to societal expectations that dictate how individuals should behave based on their identity groups, such as expecting men to be assertive.
Question 22
What is social identity theory?
a) A theory that explains individual behavior based on personality traits
b) A theory that people derive part of their identity from the groups they belong to
c) A theory focusing on how organizations influence personal identity
d) A theory of employee motivation
Correct Answer: b) A theory that people derive part of their identity from the groups they belong to
Explanation: Social identity theory explains that individuals categorize themselves into groups (such as race or gender), and part of their self-concept is derived from that group membership.
Question 23
What is the glass ceiling?
a) A barrier preventing men from entering female-dominated fields
b) An invisible barrier that keeps women, minorities, and people with disabilities from advancing to higher levels
c) A rule limiting promotion opportunities for all employees
d) A transparent promotion system within organizations
Correct Answer: b) An invisible barrier that keeps women, minorities, and people with disabilities from advancing to higher levels
Explanation: The glass ceiling refers to an invisible barrier in organizations that prevents underrepresented groups from achieving higher-level positions, despite qualifications.
Question 24
What is internalized oppression?
a) When individuals believe in the fairness of the workplace system
b) When members of an oppressed group accept and act on the negative stereotypes about their group
c) When employees stand up for their rights in the workplace
d) When organizations promote equal treatment for all employees
Correct Answer: b) When members of an oppressed group accept and act on the negative stereotypes about their group
Explanation: Internalized oppression occurs when members of marginalized groups accept societal stereotypes and believe negative messages about their own worth or abilities.
Question 25
What is the glass wall in the workplace?
a) A transparent barrier allowing for communication between departments
b) An invisible barrier that confines minorities and women to certain roles within organizations
c) A physical wall separating employees based on hierarchy
d) A structure designed to improve teamwork and collaboration
Correct Answer: b) An invisible barrier that confines minorities and women to certain roles within organizations
Explanation: The glass wall refers to the barriers that limit minorities and women to specific departments or roles, preventing them from moving to other areas of the organization.
Question 26
What are racial microaggressions?
a) Severe physical violence directed at individuals based on race
b) Brief, everyday interactions that communicate hostile or derogatory racial slights
c) Open discussions about race in the workplace
d) Legal actions taken against racial discrimination
Correct Answer: b) Brief, everyday interactions that communicate hostile or derogatory racial slights
Explanation: Racial microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional actions or comments that perpetuate stereotypes or discrimination against people based on race.
Question 27
What is the purpose of a utilization analysis in an organization?
a) To ensure that employees are working the required number of hours
b) To compare the population of underrepresented groups in the organization to that in the surrounding labor market
c) To evaluate the effectiveness of diversity training programs
d) To assess the performance of high-level executives
Correct Answer: b) To compare the population of underrepresented groups in the organization to that in the surrounding labor market
Explanation: Utilization analysis helps organizations determine if underrepresented groups are appropriately represented within the company compared to the available workforce.
Question 28
What does the term “aversive racism” refer to?
a) Explicit racist behavior
b) Simultaneously holding egalitarian values and negative feelings toward minorities
c) Supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives
d) Ignoring racial issues entirely
Correct Answer: b) Simultaneously holding egalitarian values and negative feelings toward minorities
Explanation: Aversive racism occurs when individuals believe in racial equality but harbor subconscious biases that lead to discriminatory behaviors.
Question 29
What is meant by benevolent sexism?
a) Open hostility toward women
b) Positive but patronizing attitudes toward women that lead to unequal treatment
c) Treating men and women equally
d) Promoting women to leadership roles
Correct Answer: b) Positive but patronizing attitudes toward women that lead to unequal treatment
Explanation: Benevolent sexism involves attitudes that may appear positive, such as believing women are nurturing or need protection, but these beliefs reinforce gender inequality.
Question 30
What is cisgender?
a) A person whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth
b) A person who does not identify with any gender
c) A person transitioning between genders
d) A person whose gender identity is fluid
Correct Answer: a) A person whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth
Explanation: Cisgender individuals are those whose gender identity aligns with the biological sex they were assigned at birth.
Question 31
What is classism?
a) Discrimination based on race
b) Negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people from lower social classes
c) A movement to promote class equality
d) Favoring people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
Correct Answer: b) Negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people from lower social classes
Explanation: Classism involves prejudice and discrimination against individuals based on their socioeconomic status, often favoring wealthier or higher-status individuals.
Question 32
What is the “myth of meritocracy”?
a) The belief that societal resources are distributed solely based on merit
b) The idea that hard work alone guarantees success
c) The belief that equal opportunities are available to everyone
d) The idea that success is determined by individual characteristics without considering social inequalities
Correct Answer: a) The belief that societal resources are distributed solely based on merit
Explanation: The myth of meritocracy assumes that success and wealth are solely the result of hard work and individual merit, ignoring systemic barriers and inequalities.
Question 33
What is performance reward discrimination?
a) When employees are rewarded based solely on their job performance
b) The act of giving different amounts of rewards to members of different groups who have similar performance evaluations
c) Providing bonuses only to high-level executives
d) Rewarding employees based on the length of their tenure
Correct Answer: b) The act of giving different amounts of rewards to members of different groups who have similar performance evaluations
Explanation: Performance reward discrimination occurs when employees with similar job performance are given unequal rewards based on their group identity, such as race or gender.
Question 34
What is symbolic ethnicity?
a) An ethnic identity that strongly impacts everyday life
b) The expression of ethnic identity only on special occasions without daily impact
c) The rejection of all ethnic identities
d) A new form of ethnicity that transcends traditional racial categories
Correct Answer: b) The expression of ethnic identity only on special occasions without daily impact
Explanation: Symbolic ethnicity refers to the occasional expression of ethnic identity, often during specific cultural events or celebrations, with little influence on everyday life.
Question 35
What is passing?
a) Being accepted into a dominant social group without discrimination
b) Presenting oneself as a member of a different racial or ethnic group than the one they were born into
c) Legally changing one’s racial or ethnic identity
d) Rejecting all forms of racial or ethnic categorization
Correct Answer: b) Presenting oneself as a member of a different racial or ethnic group than the one they were born into
Explanation: Passing refers to the act of an individual concealing their true racial or ethnic background to be accepted as a member of another group.
Question 36
What is the glass escalator effect?
a) The rapid promotion of men in female-dominated professions
b) The barrier preventing men from entering female-dominated fields
c) A situation where women are promoted faster than men
d) The inability of minorities to advance in certain industries
Correct Answer: a) The rapid promotion of men in female-dominated professions
Explanation: The glass escalator effect refers to the phenomenon where men in predominantly female fields, such as nursing or teaching, are promoted more quickly to leadership positions.
Question 37
What is ambivalent sexism?
a) Holding entirely negative views of women
b) Simultaneously holding both hostile and benevolent sexist beliefs about women
c) Believing in gender equality
d) Promoting women to leadership roles without discrimination
Correct Answer: b) Simultaneously holding both hostile and benevolent sexist beliefs about women
Explanation: Ambivalent sexism involves holding both negative (hostile) and seemingly positive (benevolent) beliefs about women, which together perpetuate gender inequality.
Question 38
What is internalized racism?
a) Acceptance of negative messages about one’s race from external sources
b) Resistance to racial discrimination in the workplace
c) A legal term describing racial profiling
d) Rejection of one’s own racial identity
Correct Answer: a) Acceptance of negative messages about one's race from external sources
Explanation: Internalized racism occurs when members of a racial minority accept and internalize the negative stereotypes and prejudices that society holds about their racial group.
Question 39
What is meant by the term “brain drain”?
a) The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries
b) A decline in cognitive abilities due to overwork
c) The recruitment of underqualified workers
d) The outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries
Correct Answer: a) The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries
Explanation: Brain drain refers to the emigration of skilled professionals from their home country to seek better opportunities in other nations, often resulting in a loss of talent for the home country.
Question 40
What is the sandwich generation?
a) A generation that struggles to find employment
b) A group of individuals caring for both their children and elderly parents simultaneously
c) A generation that rejects traditional family roles
d) A group of individuals focused solely on career advancement
Correct Answer: b) A group of individuals caring for both their children and elderly parents simultaneously
Explanation: The sandwich generation refers to people who are responsible for taking care of both their children and aging parents, often balancing these responsibilities with work.
