Found in Part I: Chapters 1-2
Question 1: List three examples of the biggest diversity issues in the workplace. How can employees be consistent in providing an inclusive and diverse workplace? List three examples from the book and explain how you feel these could be implemented.
Question 2: How does a well-managed workplace reduce costs to an employer? How does it increase profitability?
Found in Part II: Chapters 3-6
Question 3: Are there benefits to utilizing meritocracy in the workplace? Why or why not?
Question 4: How can a manager/supervisor learn about the views and values of their employees? Use examples from the textbook. How does a manager, having a good understanding of his/her/their employees help in creating an inclusive workplace?
Question 5: How can periodic reassessment of policy and procedures criteria ensure an inclusive workplace? (page 59)
Question 6: How can an employer invest in female employees to ensure they receive the same promotional/earning opportunities as their male counterparts? Explain using the seven reasons the glass ceiling metaphor is misleading. Can programs aimed at women be used to empower other minority groups (ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, disability, etc.)? Why or why not? (Page 63)
Question 7: Federal, state, and local governmental units and the legal system have grappled with the issue of pay inequality for decades. While strides have been made, what role could companies play in closing the gap? (Page 73)
Found in Part III: Chapters 7-12
Question 8: What is meant by stereotype threat? List examples of stereotype threats. How can an organization avoid stereotyping? (Page 110)
Question 9: Give 3 examples of anti-discrimination laws/legislation and write a brief synopsis of each. (Page 136)
Question 10: As a diverse employer, how can an organization work to empower female employees to speak up or ask about perks, opportunities available typically for men? (Page 182)
Question 11: What are the three patterns of coping with work and family conflict? What are some strategies an employer can use to help employees deal with work and family conflicts? (Page 198)
Question 12: What are some unique workplace issues encountered by the LGBTQ community? (Page 240) How can an organization address the three challenges; invisibility, negative co-worker reactions, and lack of social support for LGBTQ people? (Page 247)
Found in Part IV: Chapter 13
Question 13: List examples of microaggressions faced by persons of color in the workplace. How can a comprehensive diversity and inclusion program help dispel these microaggressions? (Page 290)