HRMN 3420 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Define diversity - Answer -refers to who is represented in the workforce. It is all the
differences that define who we are--gender, age, ethnicity, diversity of thought
Define equity - Answer -accounts for specific disadvantage and obstacles that certain
groups or individuals may experience on the path to obtaining th same outcome
Define inclusion - Answer -refers to how the workforce experiences the workplace and
the degree to which organizations embrace all employees and enable them to make
meaningful contributions
What are the four layers of diversity - Answer -1. Organizational dimensions
2. Eternal dimensions
3. Internal dimensions
4. Core dimensions
What is the organizational dimension - Answer -largely defined and influenced by the
group or organization in which we work
Examples of organizational dimensions - Answer -seniority/years of service, union
affiliation, job classification, functional level/classification, management
What is the external dimensions - Answer -largely within our control and are choices
formed by environmental, social and cultural factors and experiences
Examples of external dimensions - Answer -marital status, economic status, faith and
spirituality, education, appearance dress, geographic location, social status, parental
status, recreational habits
What are leading indicators - Answer -- improve employee engagement
- improve retention of diverse salaried talent
- ensure employees develop and demonstrate inclusion and collaboration
- ensure diverse talent included in talent pools for succession
Purposes of an employee compensation philosophy - Answer -1. Identify how the pay
programs and strategies support the organization's business strategy
2. Attract people to join the organization
3. Motivate employees to perform at the best of their competencies, abilities and skill
sets
4. Retain key talent and reward high-performing employees
5. Define how the organization plans to pay and reward competitively, based on
business conditions, competition and ability to pay
Define diversity - Answer -refers to who is represented in the workforce. It is all the
differences that define who we are--gender, age, ethnicity, diversity of thought
Define equity - Answer -accounts for specific disadvantage and obstacles that certain
groups or individuals may experience on the path to obtaining th same outcome
Define inclusion - Answer -refers to how the workforce experiences the workplace and
the degree to which organizations embrace all employees and enable them to make
meaningful contributions
What are the four layers of diversity - Answer -1. Organizational dimensions
2. Eternal dimensions
3. Internal dimensions
4. Core dimensions
What is the organizational dimension - Answer -largely defined and influenced by the
group or organization in which we work
Examples of organizational dimensions - Answer -seniority/years of service, union
affiliation, job classification, functional level/classification, management
What is the external dimensions - Answer -largely within our control and are choices
formed by environmental, social and cultural factors and experiences
Examples of external dimensions - Answer -marital status, economic status, faith and
spirituality, education, appearance dress, geographic location, social status, parental
status, recreational habits
What are leading indicators - Answer -- improve employee engagement
- improve retention of diverse salaried talent
- ensure employees develop and demonstrate inclusion and collaboration
- ensure diverse talent included in talent pools for succession
Purposes of an employee compensation philosophy - Answer -1. Identify how the pay
programs and strategies support the organization's business strategy
2. Attract people to join the organization
3. Motivate employees to perform at the best of their competencies, abilities and skill
sets
4. Retain key talent and reward high-performing employees
5. Define how the organization plans to pay and reward competitively, based on
business conditions, competition and ability to pay
