Introduction to Business

Section 2: Diversity in the Work Place

Self-Checks

1
Someone born in the United States in ______ is a member of the baby boom generation.
A)1943
B)1967
C)1955
D)1970
2
Approximately ______ babies were born during the U.S. baby boom.
A)25 million
B)75 million
C)50 million
D)100 million
3
Unfair treatment of a person or group because of prejudiced attitudes is called ______ .
A)ageism
B)harassment
C)discrimination
D)stereotyping
4
The Equal Employment ______ Act was passed to strengthen laws that protect workers against discrimination.
A)Occasion
B)Opportunity
C)Opening
D)Options
5
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in ______ .
A)1960
B)1980
C)1970
D)1990
6
To identify people by a single trait rather as individuals is to ______ them.
A)accommodate
B)prejudice
C)discriminate against
D)stereotype
7
Diversity leads to a more ______ world view, which can lead to a competitive advantage.
A)cynical
B)realistic
C)naive
D)sophisticated
8
A diverse workforce offers a broader range of ideas and points of ______ .
A)fact
B)reference
C)interest
D)view
9
Some companies offer diversity training to promote ______ among workers.
A)bias
B)interaction
C)friendship
D)tolerance
10
Each year, more than ______ people come to the United States from all over the world.
A)100,000
B)one million
C)500,000
D)five million
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