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SHRM-CP WORKPLACE Questions - Part 9
1. Which statement best describes how organizations have evolved in their definition of diversity?
A) From a cultural relativism perspective to one of universalist values
B) From considering only racial and cultural differences to also including gender-based differences
C) From focusing on legal compliance to focusing on ethical and moral values
D) From a defensive, compliance-based view to that of a strategic asset
2. Which factors contribute to the cost of diversity and inclusion initiatives?
A) Employee turnover
B) Expanded training
C) Branding efforts
D) Decreased creativity
3. Which approach is most effective for promoting diversity and inclusion globally?
A) Use a wide range of measures of success beyond demographics.
B) Create a uniform standard for all countries.
C) Adher Β to local laws and religious traditions.
D) Emphasize Β the impact of diversity and inclusion for expatriates.
4. Which statement accurately describes the status of diversity and inclusion in a global context?
A) Diversity and inclusion initiatives consider only gender and race.
B) Diversity and inclusion is a concern only in the United States.
C) The International Labour Organization requires diversity and inclusion initiatives.
D) Many countries have laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
5. Which is the primary aim of an organization's diversity and inclusion efforts?
A) To develop diverse perspectives
B) To respond to pressure from labor unions
C) To comply with labor laws
D) To brand the organization
A) From a cultural relativism perspective to one of universalist values
B) From considering only racial and cultural differences to also including gender-based differences
C) From focusing on legal compliance to focusing on ethical and moral values
D) From a defensive, compliance-based view to that of a strategic asset
2. Which factors contribute to the cost of diversity and inclusion initiatives?
A) Employee turnover
B) Expanded training
C) Branding efforts
D) Decreased creativity
3. Which approach is most effective for promoting diversity and inclusion globally?
A) Use a wide range of measures of success beyond demographics.
B) Create a uniform standard for all countries.
C) Adher Β to local laws and religious traditions.
D) Emphasize Β the impact of diversity and inclusion for expatriates.
4. Which statement accurately describes the status of diversity and inclusion in a global context?
A) Diversity and inclusion initiatives consider only gender and race.
B) Diversity and inclusion is a concern only in the United States.
C) The International Labour Organization requires diversity and inclusion initiatives.
D) Many countries have laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
5. Which is the primary aim of an organization's diversity and inclusion efforts?
A) To develop diverse perspectives
B) To respond to pressure from labor unions
C) To comply with labor laws
D) To brand the organization
1. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Diversity is not just a matter of adding new categories to a growing list of identity groups: race, religion, gender, culture, ethnic background, age, and so on. Rather, it is a move from viewing diversity defensively, as a matter of legal or ethical compliance, to viewing it strategically, as a valuable asset to be leveraged.
2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Successful implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts requires expanded employee training in cultural awareness, communication, and team building.
3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Diversity and inclusion includes differences in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in addition to differences in demographic characteristics.
4. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Diversity and inclusion is a concern across the globe, and many countries have laws prohibiting discrimination. There is a great deal of variation across countries regarding which groups are impacted by these initiatives. Impacted groups may be members of a caste, a religious group, a racial group, and/or a nationality.
5. Right Answer: A
Explanation: The business case for diversity and inclusion efforts is premised on the value of diverse perspectives in an organization.
Explanation: Diversity is not just a matter of adding new categories to a growing list of identity groups: race, religion, gender, culture, ethnic background, age, and so on. Rather, it is a move from viewing diversity defensively, as a matter of legal or ethical compliance, to viewing it strategically, as a valuable asset to be leveraged.
2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Successful implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts requires expanded employee training in cultural awareness, communication, and team building.
3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Diversity and inclusion includes differences in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in addition to differences in demographic characteristics.
4. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Diversity and inclusion is a concern across the globe, and many countries have laws prohibiting discrimination. There is a great deal of variation across countries regarding which groups are impacted by these initiatives. Impacted groups may be members of a caste, a religious group, a racial group, and/or a nationality.
5. Right Answer: A
Explanation: The business case for diversity and inclusion efforts is premised on the value of diverse perspectives in an organization.
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