WGU D357
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Objective Assessment
Exam Readiness
Practice Test & Study Guide
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I Was able to score exemplary on the
Exam with this.
Constitute over 80% of the Objective
Assessment (OA).
,Why are group membership categories important for a Human
Resources (HR) manager to consider?
Few employees are diverse, so group membership categories are not
significant to consider.
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities,
and experiences.
An employee must choose and disclose their group membership
categories at work.
Group membership categories determine the best-fitting salary and
position title
Answer
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and
experiences.
Rationale: That's right! Employment, compensation, advancement,
retention, participation, and organizational competitiveness are just a few of
the outcomes influenced by people's demographics.
How have global demographic shifts affected employment?
More young workers are being added to the U.S. workforce than in the
past.
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
Women face less discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Developing countries are providing fewer workers to other countries.
Answer
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
Rationale: That's right! Over 40% of the global workforce considered
leaving their jobs in 2021. The need for diversity, equity, and inclusion and
the flexibility it can offer (like hybrid work) is important for attracting and
maintaining diverse people.
,What did Cedric Herring's research on diversity reveal?
There is little support for the hypothesis that diversity benefits
organizations.
Two analyses on diversity revealed contradictory results.
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and
more customers.
Diversity had an unfavorable impact on organizational functioning.
Answer
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more
customers.
Rationale: That's right! Increased sales income, increased consumers,
increased market share, and higher relative profitability were all benefits of
racial diversity.
What are two consequences an organization may face as a result of
hiring a diverse workforce without taking steps to ensure this newly
diverse workforce is properly supported?
Choose 2 answers.
Dysfunctional communication processes
Overqualified workers
Decreased profits
Increased employee turnover
Answers
Dysfunctional communication processes
Overqualified workers
Rationale: "Dysfunctional communication processes" is . A diverse
workforce can have dysfunctional communication processes when groups
, speak different languages. Misunderstanding and miscommunication
issues can arise if clear communication expectations are not established
within the organization."Overqualified workers" is . Overqualified workers.
While diversity in an organization can create more job security, it can also
create a series of issues where workers are overqualified for their work if
not supported with appropriate training, development, and growth
opportunities.
Why is it important for hiring managers to provide equal opportunities
when screening job applicants to avoid employment discrimination?
Choose 2 answers.
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To predict candidate suitability based on underrepresentation
To build a company culture where individuals are likable and can feel
they belong
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
Answers
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
Rationale: "To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from
being considered" is . When the personal attributes of candidates that are
unrelated to production are valued, discrimination develops. This can
include excluding people from certain jobs based on having a Black-
sounding or Asian name."To prevent candidates from being discounted due
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Objective Assessment
Exam Readiness
Practice Test & Study Guide
Use this Document to pass
I Was able to score exemplary on the
Exam with this.
Constitute over 80% of the Objective
Assessment (OA).
,Why are group membership categories important for a Human
Resources (HR) manager to consider?
Few employees are diverse, so group membership categories are not
significant to consider.
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities,
and experiences.
An employee must choose and disclose their group membership
categories at work.
Group membership categories determine the best-fitting salary and
position title
Answer
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and
experiences.
Rationale: That's right! Employment, compensation, advancement,
retention, participation, and organizational competitiveness are just a few of
the outcomes influenced by people's demographics.
How have global demographic shifts affected employment?
More young workers are being added to the U.S. workforce than in the
past.
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
Women face less discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Developing countries are providing fewer workers to other countries.
Answer
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
Rationale: That's right! Over 40% of the global workforce considered
leaving their jobs in 2021. The need for diversity, equity, and inclusion and
the flexibility it can offer (like hybrid work) is important for attracting and
maintaining diverse people.
,What did Cedric Herring's research on diversity reveal?
There is little support for the hypothesis that diversity benefits
organizations.
Two analyses on diversity revealed contradictory results.
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and
more customers.
Diversity had an unfavorable impact on organizational functioning.
Answer
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more
customers.
Rationale: That's right! Increased sales income, increased consumers,
increased market share, and higher relative profitability were all benefits of
racial diversity.
What are two consequences an organization may face as a result of
hiring a diverse workforce without taking steps to ensure this newly
diverse workforce is properly supported?
Choose 2 answers.
Dysfunctional communication processes
Overqualified workers
Decreased profits
Increased employee turnover
Answers
Dysfunctional communication processes
Overqualified workers
Rationale: "Dysfunctional communication processes" is . A diverse
workforce can have dysfunctional communication processes when groups
, speak different languages. Misunderstanding and miscommunication
issues can arise if clear communication expectations are not established
within the organization."Overqualified workers" is . Overqualified workers.
While diversity in an organization can create more job security, it can also
create a series of issues where workers are overqualified for their work if
not supported with appropriate training, development, and growth
opportunities.
Why is it important for hiring managers to provide equal opportunities
when screening job applicants to avoid employment discrimination?
Choose 2 answers.
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To predict candidate suitability based on underrepresentation
To build a company culture where individuals are likable and can feel
they belong
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
Answers
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being
considered
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group
memberships
Rationale: "To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from
being considered" is . When the personal attributes of candidates that are
unrelated to production are valued, discrimination develops. This can
include excluding people from certain jobs based on having a Black-
sounding or Asian name."To prevent candidates from being discounted due
