GLYNCO QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Diversity - Answers :Responding to the needs of different cultures and occupational
groups with in the workforce for the purpose of maximizing retention and productivity.
Managing Diversity - Answers :By maintain a diverse workforce that works together in
harmony and is able to communicate with, and effectively manage an inmate
population.
• Benefits of a diverse workforce - Answers :A. Attracts highly qualified candidates
B. Retains, develops, and advances the best talent in the organization
C. Increases productivity and efficiency
D. Creates an environment that works for everyone
E. Makes the Bureau of Prisons an employer of choice
F. Supports the BOP'S mission statement, core ideologies and core values
How diversity influences our impressions - Answers :1. Make observations
2. Draw conclusions based on observations
3. Stereotypes, meaning you see a person based upon past experiences, values and
attitudes
Strategies for dealing with diversity - Answers :1. Realize the impact of decisions and
actions
2. Examine assumptions before actions
3. Treat people as individuals
4. Approach diversity as a WIN-WIN opportunity
5. No racial profiling
6. BOP policy - Non-discrimination and standards of employee conduct
Qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - Answers :1. Listening
2. Communication
3. Comprehension
4. Avoid confrontation
5. Avoid stereotyping
6. Avoid rash judgments
7. Willingness to learn about other cultures
8. Looks for the WIN-WIN
9. Able to be oneself
10. Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking's defined as - Answers :An intellectually disciplined process of actively
applying, analyzing, and evaluating information gathered by observation, experience,
reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide. (Also known as evaluative or higher
order thinking)
Diversity - Answers :Responding to the needs of different cultures and occupational
groups with in the workforce for the purpose of maximizing retention and productivity.
Managing Diversity - Answers :By maintain a diverse workforce that works together in
harmony and is able to communicate with, and effectively manage an inmate
population.
• Benefits of a diverse workforce - Answers :A. Attracts highly qualified candidates
B. Retains, develops, and advances the best talent in the organization
C. Increases productivity and efficiency
D. Creates an environment that works for everyone
E. Makes the Bureau of Prisons an employer of choice
F. Supports the BOP'S mission statement, core ideologies and core values
How diversity influences our impressions - Answers :1. Make observations
2. Draw conclusions based on observations
3. Stereotypes, meaning you see a person based upon past experiences, values and
attitudes
Strategies for dealing with diversity - Answers :1. Realize the impact of decisions and
actions
2. Examine assumptions before actions
3. Treat people as individuals
4. Approach diversity as a WIN-WIN opportunity
5. No racial profiling
6. BOP policy - Non-discrimination and standards of employee conduct
Qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - Answers :1. Listening
2. Communication
3. Comprehension
4. Avoid confrontation
5. Avoid stereotyping
6. Avoid rash judgments
7. Willingness to learn about other cultures
8. Looks for the WIN-WIN
9. Able to be oneself
10. Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking's defined as - Answers :An intellectually disciplined process of actively
applying, analyzing, and evaluating information gathered by observation, experience,
reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide. (Also known as evaluative or higher
order thinking)
