(for Expert_Researcher)

Question 1

When a leader and company act out prejudicial attitudes toward people who are the targets of their prejudice, _________ has occurred.

		ethnocentrism
		discrimination
		inclusion
		uncertainty avoidance

Question 2

Which of the following is related to changing attitudes toward diversity?

		White, American-born males are the majority in the U.S. workplace
		An increasing of women, people of color and immigrants workers in U.S. labor market
		Uniformity keeps a smooth working environment
		Cross-cultural understanding is unnecessary of domestic organization

Question 3

Some women get off the fast track before they ever encounter the glass ceiling. This is called:

		prejudice.
		the opt-out trend.
		interactive leadership.
		femininity.

Question 4

The visible level of corporate culture can be BEST described as:

		artifacts such as dress, office layout, symbols, slogans, and ceremonies.
		expressed values, underlying assumptions, and beliefs.
		deeper values and shared understandings held by organization members.
		creativity and risk-taking

Question 5

The bureaucratic culture has an internal focus and consistency and works well in a(n) __________.

		dynamic environment
		stable environment
		flexible environment
		external environment

Question 6

Kinko's has a freewheeling culture whereas FedEx has a culture based on structure and discipline. Their merger is an example of a __________.

		corporate culture
		culture gap
		culture shock
		clan culture

Question 7

High power distance means that:

		people accept inequality concerning power in institutions, organizations, and individuals.
		members of a society feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity.
		individuals take care of themselves in a loosely knit social framework.
		relationships, cooperation, and group decision making are highly regarded.

Question 8

In some cases, people fail to advance to higher levels in organizations because they do not have the necessary education and skills. This is referred to as:

		opportunity gap.
		leadership grid.
		substitutes for leadership.
		ethnocentrism.

Question 9

A study that showed minority managers have to prove themselves over and over again with each new assignment is an example of __________.

		diversity
		awareness training
		unequal expectations
		fairness

Question 10

J. C. Penney is selling its art collection and putting up photos of employees to recognize the worth of front-line employees. This is an example of a __________.

		paradigm
		ceremony
		symbol
		model

Question 11

Describe the three levels of corporate culture. As a leader, can you develop an awareness of how cultural values, norms, and beliefs influence people’s behavior in the organization? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 12

Why are selection and socialization important in shaping culture? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 13

Why is diversity of thought important for today’s organizations? Do you think an organization can have diversity of thought if all employees are of the same race and approximately the same age and background? As an essential component of your leadership abilities, how will you prevent and address the backlash of negative public opinion about situations and/or rumors that may happen under your scope of leadership?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.