Diversity 101
Give the definition of workforce diversity.
The ways in which people in an organization are different from and similar to one another.
Name at least 1 of the 3 big changes about the US that the sub-chapter mentions?
bonus +100 for every additional one you can name
Total population of the United States
Racial/ethical groups
An aging population
Name 3 of the 6 types of workplace diversity
Age, Gender, Race and Ethnicity, Disability/abilities, Religion, LGBT
What is the difference between bias and prejudice
bias: a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology
prejudice: A preconceived belief, opinion or judgement toward a person or a group of people
What is mentoring?
A process whereby an experienced (typically senior) organizational member (a mentor) provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member (a protégé)
What is surface-level diversity?
Easily perceived differences that may trigger certain stereotypes, but that do not necessarily reflect the ways people think or feel.
Name the 2 Global diversity trends
Total world population
An aging population
Which definition does the book give for race
Physical characteristics, such as bone structure, skin, or eye color, that people use to identify themselves
What is the major factor in prejudice and give the definition of this term?
stereotyping: Judging a person based on a perception of a group to which that person belongs.
Name 1 Career Development Function of a Mentor and 1 Social Support Function
Career Development Functions
• Lobbies to get the protégé challenging and visible assignments
• Coaches the protégé to help develop his or her skills and achieve work objectives
• Provides exposure to influential individuals within the organization
• Advises the protégé on the organization's politics
• Protects the protégé from possible risks to his or her reputation
• Sponsors the protégé by nominating him or her for potential advances or promotions
• Acts as a sounding board for ideas the protégé might be hesitant ot share with a direct supervisor
Social Support Functions
• Counsels the protégé to bolster his or her self-confidence
• Shares personal experiences with the protégé
• Provides friendship and acceptance
• Acts as a role model
People Management
Organizational Performance
Strategic
According to whose forecast: Is the world in the midst of an epochal shift that will reshape societies, economies, and markets over the next century"?
The United Nations
And which definition does it give for ethnicity
The social and culture factors-including nationality, regional culture, and ancestry-that define the groups a person belongs to
can you give at least 3 forms discrimination
Discriminatory policies or practices
Sexual harassement
Intimidation
Mockery and insults
Exclusion
Incivility
What does ERG stand for and what does it mean
employee resource group
A voluntary employee-led subgroup within an organization that shares distinctive qualities, interests or goals
What is the key difference between surface-level diversity and deepl-level diversity and name an example
Deep-level diversity focuses on differences in values, personality and work preferences while surface-level diversity are things like gender, race, age
example: two people are the same age, gender and race but one has different values than the other ( one values punctuality the other felxibility).
Which racial/ethnic group is projected to increase their numbers the most rapidly in the US
The Hispanics
Name one Fear that employers have about disabled workers
One of the following:
- Hiring people with disabilities leads to higher employment costs and lower profit margins
- Workers with disabilities lack job skills and experience necessary to perform as well as their abled counterparts
- Uncertainty over how to take potential disciplinary action with a worker with disabilities
- High costs associated with accommodating disabled employees
what is meant by glass ceiling
The invisible barrier that limits the level to which women and minorities can advance within an organization
What was the interesting finding relating to age and interest in ERG
that people below the age of 34 were more interested that people between the age of 55-64 (less than 20% were interested)
What does the evolution of workforce diversity timeline say for the late period of late 1980s to late 1990s
Focus on fostering sensitivity: (shift from compliance and focusing only on women and minorities to include everyone; making employees more aware and sensitive to the needs and differences of others.)
How many percent of the people worldwide are aged over 65?
8.5 %
Around which religion is the greatest religious diversity issue in the US and can you name one of the main causes.
The Islam especially after 9/11
In 1980, what percentage of what men made in comparable jobs did women earn?
only 64 percent
Which CEO is mentioned from the company Marriott International
Arne Sorenson