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MANAGMENT EXAM 2
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Management
Undergraduate 4
10/25/2011

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In terms of diversity in the workplace, the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on _____________
Definition
diversity and inclusion for business success, growth and profit.
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Which of the following managerial styles is considered to be 'Feminine'?
Definition
Inclusive
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The term "glass" in the "glass ceiling" signifies
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that whatever is blocking women from attaining top management positions is not immediately apparent
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which of the following managerial styles is considered to be masculine?
Definition
leading by example
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which of the following groups has been the focus of racial/ethnic studies of workplace diversity in the U.S.?
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African Americans and Whites
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Which of the following is true about world populations in terms of age?
Definition
People aged 65 or over will soon outnumber people under age 5 for the first time in history.
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what type of discrimination are older workers in an organization subject to if they are laid off for being highly paid and having lucrative benefits?
Definition
Discriminative policies
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Which of the following reflects the characteristics of the current U.S. population?
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The median age of the U.S. population has increased significantly in the past decade
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what kind of assumptions would deter an organization from hiring a person with disabilities?
Definition
There is no set of guidelines on how to take potential disciplinary action against employees with disabilities.
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what kind of practices have supported the "glass ceiling" in the workplace?
Definition
lack of mentoring
sex stereotyping
views that associate masculine characteristics with leadership effectiveness
Term
(Ch. 6)
leadership can facilitate cultural change
Definition
True
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Attrition
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Decruitment method in which the firm refrains from filling openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of employees?
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Layoff
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temporary involuntary termination that can last from several weeks to several years.
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MBO
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what are 3 main types of corporate strategies?
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Growth
stability
renewal
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When L'Oreal acquired the body shop it was exceuting
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horizontal integration
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