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1. One consequence of a rapidly _____ workforce is a tremendous loss of expertis

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Question

1. One consequence of a rapidly _____ workforce is a tremendous loss of expertise.

growing

diversifying

aging

displacing

specializing

2.One of the most important changes in the U.S. labor market has been the:

increasing number of women working outside the home.

decreasing diversity in the labor pool.

decreasing number of racial and ethnic minorities.

decreasing demand for entry-level workers.

increasing number of firms with highly homogenous employee population.

3. Obtaining commitment from _____ is critical for diversity programs to succeed so that other parties in the organization will take it seriously.

a diversity director

minority advisory groups

a diversity council

multicultural committees

top management

4.After Jeremy completed performance reviews with his employees, he knew that he did not give full and objective feedback to several of them that were of a different ethnicity. Which of the following challenges of diversity is Jeremy facing in this scenario?
Stereotyping
Mistrust
Low cohesiveness
Unexamined assumptions
Communication problems

5.Diversity can be a powerful tool for building competitive advantage in several ways, such as by helping companies attract and retain motivated employees and:
meeting legislative mandates.
protecting the firm from market volatility.
building greater cohesiveness.
improving understanding of a differentiated market.
allowing people to customize their benefits.

Explanation / Answer

1. aging

2. decreasing number of racial and ethnic minorities

3. a diversity council

4. Unexamined assumptions

5. protecting the firm from market volatility