DEOMI 17-3 Exam 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When is African-American/Black History month observed each year? - CORRECT
ANSWER - February
Public Law 99-244, Feb 1986
What is the role of the project officer for a special observance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oversees overall planning, coordination, and execution. May be the EOA. Use coordination
checklist and Guidance for Organizing Observances.
What actions should the special observance team conduct after the observance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Obtain copies of publicity coverage
b. Compile an After Action Report
What is the DoD definition of Diversity Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The plans
made and the programs undertaken to identify in the aggregate the diversity with the DoD to
enhance DoD capabilities and achieve mission readiness
In the human relations arena, which term focuses on preventing and/or correcting discriminatory
practices concerned with numbers of minorities and women and is an attempt to rectify past
discrimination against certain groups of people - CORRECT ANSWER - Affirmative
Action
What is the difference between managing diversity and affirmative action - CORRECT
ANSWER - AA= correcting wrong : specific groups because of historical discrimination
such as people of color and women . DM= maximizing the ability of all employees to contribute
to organizational goals.
What are some of the workplace benefits of having diversity in the workplace - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Increases management skills to meet rapidly changing market conditions,
reduce turnover, increase productivity, and improve image, reputation and brand.
, b. Strengthens advocacy competence and confidence for addressing issues.
c. Builds trust with all team members.
d. Sharpens skills to inform, inspire and initiate conversations to involve all team members in the
inclusion process.
e. Fosters team work innovation by advancing, refining and implementing creative ideas.
List 5 barriers to diversity management - CORRECT ANSWER - -Poor Communication
-Stagnate Service Culture
-Inadequate Skill Development
-Inaccurate Perceptions
-Prejudice and discriminations
What is the main barrier to implementing inclusive policies in the workplace - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prejudice and discrimination
What is perhaps the single most important element of successful management improvement
initiatives - CORRECT ANSWER - commitment to change
What is the definition of an EO complaint - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of
unlawful discrimination based upon the six bases of discrimination made either orally or in
writing
Define what a formal complaint is - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of unlawful
discrimination or sexual harassment that is submitted in writing to the authority designated for
receipt of such complaint in Service implementing regulations
Define what a informal complaint is - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of unlawful
discrimination or sexual harassment, made either orally in writing, which is not addressed
through formal channels
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When is African-American/Black History month observed each year? - CORRECT
ANSWER - February
Public Law 99-244, Feb 1986
What is the role of the project officer for a special observance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oversees overall planning, coordination, and execution. May be the EOA. Use coordination
checklist and Guidance for Organizing Observances.
What actions should the special observance team conduct after the observance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Obtain copies of publicity coverage
b. Compile an After Action Report
What is the DoD definition of Diversity Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The plans
made and the programs undertaken to identify in the aggregate the diversity with the DoD to
enhance DoD capabilities and achieve mission readiness
In the human relations arena, which term focuses on preventing and/or correcting discriminatory
practices concerned with numbers of minorities and women and is an attempt to rectify past
discrimination against certain groups of people - CORRECT ANSWER - Affirmative
Action
What is the difference between managing diversity and affirmative action - CORRECT
ANSWER - AA= correcting wrong : specific groups because of historical discrimination
such as people of color and women . DM= maximizing the ability of all employees to contribute
to organizational goals.
What are some of the workplace benefits of having diversity in the workplace - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Increases management skills to meet rapidly changing market conditions,
reduce turnover, increase productivity, and improve image, reputation and brand.
, b. Strengthens advocacy competence and confidence for addressing issues.
c. Builds trust with all team members.
d. Sharpens skills to inform, inspire and initiate conversations to involve all team members in the
inclusion process.
e. Fosters team work innovation by advancing, refining and implementing creative ideas.
List 5 barriers to diversity management - CORRECT ANSWER - -Poor Communication
-Stagnate Service Culture
-Inadequate Skill Development
-Inaccurate Perceptions
-Prejudice and discriminations
What is the main barrier to implementing inclusive policies in the workplace - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prejudice and discrimination
What is perhaps the single most important element of successful management improvement
initiatives - CORRECT ANSWER - commitment to change
What is the definition of an EO complaint - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of
unlawful discrimination based upon the six bases of discrimination made either orally or in
writing
Define what a formal complaint is - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of unlawful
discrimination or sexual harassment that is submitted in writing to the authority designated for
receipt of such complaint in Service implementing regulations
Define what a informal complaint is - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of unlawful
discrimination or sexual harassment, made either orally in writing, which is not addressed
through formal channels
