Diversity in Organizations (H10)

Question 1

constraints of diversity managers (3)

Answer 1

1. their organizational position
2. their access to strategic resources
3. organizational support for diversity

Question 2

two ways diversity practitioners can gain the power they need

Answer 2

1. formally through holding a senior position
2. informally through the support of senior management

Question 3

resistance to two things

Answer 3

1. resistance to diversity itself
2. resistance to organizational diversity initiatives

Question 4

two forms of resistance

Answer 4

1. overt resistance: behaviors or attitudes that are displayed openly (using racist or sexist language)
2. subtle resistance: more hidden, for example choosing to remain silent after witnessing acts of overt discrimination, avoiding members of other social categories

Question 5

high endorsement, low activism

Answer 5

silence

Question 6

low endorsement, low activism

Answer 6

subtle resistance

Question 7

high endorsement, high activism

Answer 7

championing

Question 8

low endorsement, high activism

Answer 8

overt discrimination

Question 9

what generates resistance to diversity (individual)

Answer 9

fear of change, loss of power or resources

Question 10

what generates resistance to diversity (organization)

Answer 10

influence of senior members who establish the values and culture, resistance often driven by myths

Question 11

dealing with resistance to diversity (4)

Answer 11

1. training in perspective taking
2. effectively communicate the business advantages of a diverse workforce
3. giving employees honest feedback about work-related decisions
4. use focus groups to identify opinion leaders and educate these leaders on the importance of diversity