Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Lecture 6

Question 1

Gender refers to the social classification of individuals, that is, peoples understanding of…..

Answer 1

.Sexual differences
.The roles of men and women
.Someone’s identity as an individual and or as a group

Question 2

Literature focuses on women as they are subjected to…..

Answer 2

.Lack of opportunity
.Discrimination
.Domination

Question 3

What are some masculinities in auditing?

Answer 3

.Competition
.Discipline
.Rationality
.Assertion
.Mind and Science

Question 4

What are some femininities in auditing?

Answer 4

.Irrationality
.Emotional
.Weak
.Body and Nature

Question 5

Where is power concentrated in the hands of?

Answer 5

The minority

Question 6

The profession needs to improve diversity at the senior levels because…..

Answer 6

Less than 20% of partner positions are women in the largest firms

Question 7

Why is women’s career progression adversely affected?

Answer 7

.Perceptions that women are not capable
.Work-life balance and motherhood
.Behavioural differences
.Processes and programs undermine gender equality

Question 8

Research studies show that women choose to leave their jobs because of….

Answer 8

.Job satisfaction
.Lack of promotion opportunities

Question 9

The general meaning of race is associated with….

Answer 9

.Descent
.Somatic visibility
.Physical phenotypes

Question 10

Diversity of ethnicities include….

Answer 10

.Religion
.Culture
.Kinship
.Language
.Geographical space

Question 11

What % of BAME individuals are in partner roles in the largest firms?

Answer 11

6.7%

Question 12

Hammond T. (2002) found…..

Answer 12

.Experience requirements made it difficult for African-Americans
.White firms would not hire black accountants
.Reluctance of whites to have blacks deal with financial affairs