MNGT 300 - Chapter 13 Advanced
Questions & Answers.
Which of the following is a reason that some managers in technology companies cite for the dearth of
minority employees holding higher level positions?
a. Minorities tend to avoid applying to technology companies.
b. Technology companies have an ethnorelative attitude toward applicants.
c. Technology companies have a pluralistic culture.
d. The pool of skilled, nonwhite, nonmale candidates is small. - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is a similarity between the inclusive model and the traditional model of diversity?
a. Both promote a culture of ethnocentrism in the workplace.
b. Both include inborn differences that are immediately observable.
c. Both include aspects of diversity that can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.
d. Both include dimensions of diversity such as introversion, extroversion, and cultural upbringing. -
CORRECT ANSWER B
Elise, an introvert, joins Berries'n'Desserts, a frozen yogurt company, where staff members sing popular
songs while making customers' treats. The majority of Elise's coworkers are extroverted, loud, and
outgoing, whereas Elise is shy and reserved. Despite these differences, Elise's peers and supervisors
appreciate Elise for her creativity and personality. Which of the following statements is true about the
company for which Elise works?
a. The company embraces the inclusive model of diversity.
b. The company promotes an ethnocentric work environment.
c. The company follows the traditional model of diversity.
d. The company promotes a monoculture in the workplace. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of the following is a dividend of workplace diversity?
a. Adoption of a monoculture
b. Increased understanding of the marketplace
Questions & Answers.
Which of the following is a reason that some managers in technology companies cite for the dearth of
minority employees holding higher level positions?
a. Minorities tend to avoid applying to technology companies.
b. Technology companies have an ethnorelative attitude toward applicants.
c. Technology companies have a pluralistic culture.
d. The pool of skilled, nonwhite, nonmale candidates is small. - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is a similarity between the inclusive model and the traditional model of diversity?
a. Both promote a culture of ethnocentrism in the workplace.
b. Both include inborn differences that are immediately observable.
c. Both include aspects of diversity that can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.
d. Both include dimensions of diversity such as introversion, extroversion, and cultural upbringing. -
CORRECT ANSWER B
Elise, an introvert, joins Berries'n'Desserts, a frozen yogurt company, where staff members sing popular
songs while making customers' treats. The majority of Elise's coworkers are extroverted, loud, and
outgoing, whereas Elise is shy and reserved. Despite these differences, Elise's peers and supervisors
appreciate Elise for her creativity and personality. Which of the following statements is true about the
company for which Elise works?
a. The company embraces the inclusive model of diversity.
b. The company promotes an ethnocentric work environment.
c. The company follows the traditional model of diversity.
d. The company promotes a monoculture in the workplace. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of the following is a dividend of workplace diversity?
a. Adoption of a monoculture
b. Increased understanding of the marketplace
