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Hurt more by parental divorce and having witnessed corporate downsizing firsthand, this

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generation tends to be independent and cynical and does not expect the security of long-term
employment.
Which of the following is true
To manage diversity, you should replace inflexibility and intolerance with
Which generation was born in the middle of the Great Depression?
Diversity in organizations makes good business sense because
The baby-boom generation
Which of the following is a characteristic of affirmative action
The demographics of the United States are changing so dramatically that over the coming
decades it will be impossible for employers to fill their ranks with members of the traditional
workforce, __________
Which of the following describes affirmative action rather than diversity?

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Diversity in organizations makes good business sense because

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A. diversity is the new trend


B. diverse organizations are popular
C. diverse organizations have less legal problems
D. a diverse organization can be helpful when expanding

into global markets

Correct :
Organizations must be positioned to their global markets. Having employees that are multicultural can
assist in working with a diverse network of suppliers, customers, and strategic partners.

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The demographics of the United States are changing so dramatically that over the
coming decades it will be impossible for employers to fill their ranks with members of
the traditional workforce, __________.

A. white females
B. males under forty
C. baby boomers
D. white males

Correct :
By 2040, an estimated 70% of American workers will be either women or members of other races or
nationalities.
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To manage diversity, you should replace inflexibility and intolerance with

A. care and concern


B. fear and distance
C. adaptability and acceptance
D. discipline and segregation

Correct :
Diversity can help organizations expand into global markets; build brand equity; increase consumer
purchasing and grow the business; support the organizations human asset and resource strategies;
build the corporate image among consumers; and enhance operational efficiency.
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Which of the following describes affirmative action rather than diversity?

A. Legally driven
B. Assumes integration
C. Proactive
D. Opportunity focused
Correct :
Affirmative action refers to government initiated actions taken to overcome the effects of past or
present practices, policies, or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.

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Which of the following is true?

A. Diversity is problem focused, while affirmative action is opportunity focused.


B. Diversity is government initiated, while affirmative action is voluntary.
C. Diversity is proactive, while affirmative action is reactive.
D. Diversity is quantitative, while affirmative action is qualitative.
Correct :
Diversity is a proactive action to define and develop the new workplace. Affirmative action reacts to
previous inequalities in the workplace.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of affirmative action?

A. Affirmative action is qualitative.


B. Affirmative action is externally focused.
C. Affirmative action is proactive.
D. Affirmative action is problem focused.
Correct :
Affirmative action seeks to redress problems.

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Which generation was born in the middle of the Great Depression?

A. The silent generation


B. Generation Y
C. The baby-boom generation
D. Generation X
Correct :
The silent generation is the oldest generation of the four in our workplaces today. One of the most
significant events of their lifetime was the Great Depression.

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The baby-boom generation

A. represents approximately 50 million Americans


B. was born in the middle of the Great Depression
C. does not change jobs frequently
D. is a computer-literate generation
Correct :
Due to the loyalty that the baby-boomer learned from their silent generation parents, many do not
change jobs frequently and would be happy to spend their entire careers with one organization.

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Hurt more by parental divorce and having witnessed corporate downsizing firsthand,
this generation tends to be independent and cynical and does not expect the security
of long-term employment.

A. The baby-boom generation


B. Generation X
C. Generation Y
D. The silent generation
Correct :
Generation X workers have seen their parents downsized and do not share the loyalty that many
baby-boomers had.

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