Diversity & Inclusion

Question 1

“the similarities and differences between individuals, accounting for all aspects of one’s personality and individual identity.”

Answer 1

Diversity

Question 2

• In finance, it means ownership
• In compensation, it means relative fairness in total rewards
• In hiring, it means equal opportunity (to work)

Answer 2

Equity

Question 3

At the center are matters unique to each individual - style and characteristics, preferences, perceptions, behavioral predispositions, cognitive and learning styles - all of which are influenced by, and in turn influence, the successive outer layers

Answer 3

Personality

Question 4

These are aspects of self, often assigned at birth, over which we have little control. They include gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, ethnicity, race and age.

Answer 4

Internal dimensions

Question 5

These are the results of life experiences and choices. They include geographic location, income, personal habits, recreational habits, religion, education, work experiences, appearance, marital status, and parental status.

Answer 5

External dimensions

Question 6

These are similarities and differences based on an individual’s position in the organization. They include functional level or classification’ content or field of work; division, department, unit or group; seniority; work location; union affiliation; and management status

Answer 6

Organizational dimensions

Question 7

The extent to which each person in an organization feels welcomed, respected, supported and valued as a team member.

Answer 7

Inclusion

Question 8

Defensive behavior that occurs when an organization recruits a diverse workforce but, consciously or otherwise, promotes assimilation rather than inclusion.

Answer 8

Covering

Question 9

1. Executive Commitment
2. Preliminary Assessment
3. Infrastructure Creation
4. System Changes
5. Training
6. Measurement and Evaluation
7. Evolution and Integration

Answer 9

The D&I Strategic Process

Question 10

Task force created to define the D&I initiative and guide the process.

Answer 10

Diversity Council

Question 11

Also known as an affinity group or network group, is a voluntary group for employees who share a particular diversity dimension (race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.).

Answer 11

Employee Resource Group (ERG)