Which of the following is not a barrier to embracing diversity and inclusion described in the text?

communication style, education, family status, military experience, organizational role and level, religion, first language, geographic location, income, work experience, and work style

-can change, are less visible, and are less influential in how they impact our lives

Sets with similar terms

Which of the following is not a barrier to embracing diversity and inclusion described in the text?

Instructor Resource

Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 4e

SAGE Publishing, 2018

Chapter 9: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. In this chapter, diversity is defined as ______.

a. representation of some groups of individuals

b. incorporating individuals into a group or organization

c. the amount of difference among members of a group or organization

d. valuing differences between groups

Ans: C

Learning Objective: 9-1: Explain diversity and inclusion.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Diversity and Inclusion Explained

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural work environments

2. What are the core dimensions of diversity?

a. age, ethnicity, gender, and race

b. mental/physical abilities and characteristics

c. sexual orientation

d. all of these

Ans: D

Learning Objective: 9-1: Explain diversity and inclusion.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Diversity and Inclusion Explained

Difficulty Level: Easy

AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural work environments

3. Communication style, education, family status, military experience, organization role

and level, religion, first language, geographical location, income, work experience, and

work style are all considered ______ dimensions of diversity.

a. primary

b. secondary

c. tertiary

d. quaternary

Ans: B

Learning Objective: 9-1: Explain diversity and inclusion.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Diversity and Inclusion Explained

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural work environments

4. What is the process of incorporating differing individuals into a group or organization?