HRM 531 WEEK 6 QUIZ

HRM 531 WEEK 6 QUIZ

Which of the following is a characteristic of affirmative action?
	 
Affirmative action is problem focused.
	 
Affirmative action is qualitative.
	 
Affirmative action is proactive.
	 
Affirmative action is externally focused.
Correct
•	2
Diversity in organizations makes good business sense because
	 
diverse organizations are popular
	 
diversity is the new trend
	 
diverse organizations have less legal problems
	 
a diverse organization can be helpful when expanding into global markets
Correct
•	3
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, __________.
	 
males under forty
	 
baby boomers
	 
white females
	 
white males
Correct
•	4
The baby-boom generation
	 
does not change jobs frequently
	 
was born in the middle of the Great Depression
	 
is a computer-literate generation
	 
represents approximately 50 million Americans
Correct
•	5
To manage diversity, you should replace inflexibility and intolerance with
	 
care and concern
	 
discipline and segregation
	 
fear and distance
	 
adaptability and acceptance
Correct
•	6
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. 
	 
The baby-boom generation
	 
The silent generation
	 
Generation Y
	 
Generation X
Correct
•	7
Which generation was born in the middle of the Great Depression? 
	 
The baby-boom generation
	 
Generation X
	 
Generation Y
	 
The silent generation
Correct
•	8
Which of the following is true? 
	 
Diversity is proactive, while affirmative action is reactive.
	 
Diversity is problem focused, while affirmative action is opportunity focused.
	 
Diversity is quantitative, while affirmative action is qualitative.
	 
Diversity is government initiated, while affirmative action is voluntary.
Correct
•	9
Which of the following describes affirmative action rather than diversity? 
	 
Opportunity focused
	 
Legally driven
	 
Proactive
	 
Assumes integration
Correct