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What are examples of deep level diversity mentioned in the text?

  • Values, attitudes, personality, intelligence, work preferences (correct)
  • Race, age, gender, physical abilities
  • Education level, job title, income, marital status
  • Religion, ethnicity, language, clothing style

Which factors can be easily identified when considering diversity at the surface level?

  • Race, age, gender, physical abilities (correct)
  • Values, attitudes, personality, intelligence
  • Education level, job title, income, marital status
  • Religion, ethnicity, language, clothing style

What does discrimination mean in the context of the text?

  • Creating a harmonious work environment
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Treating people unfairly based on certain characteristics (correct)
  • Allowing differences to influence behavior

What is the significance of deep level diversity in determining similarity among people?

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Which characteristics are examples of deep level diversity according to the text?

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Which of the following is an example of surface level diversity?

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What is considered more important for determining similarity as people get to know one another?

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Which of the following is an example of deep level diversity?

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What does discrimination mean in the context of the text?

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Which of the following is not a factor of deep level diversity?

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Flashcards

Deep-Level Diversity

Internal characteristics like values, attitudes, personality, intelligence, and work preferences.

Surface-Level Diversity

Easily perceived characteristics such as race, age, gender, and physical abilities.

Discrimination

Treating people unfairly based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.

Deep-Level Diversity's Importance

A key factor in building lasting relationships and understanding as people interact and share experiences.

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Examples of Surface-Level Diversity

Race, age, gender, and physical abilities are examples.

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Importance of Values

Values are core beliefs that shape attitudes and behaviors.

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Deep-Level Diversity: Not Physical

Unlike physical abilities, these are internal and not immediately obvious.

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Study Notes

Diversity in Organizations

  • Refers to the presence of a variety of individuals with different characteristics, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within the workforce.
  • Involves a range of differences, including race, age, gender, physical abilities, and more.

Levels of Diversity

Surface Level Diversity

  • Refers to differences in easily perceived characteristics, such as race, age, gender, and physical abilities.
  • Can lead employees to perceive one another through stereotypes and assumptions.
  • This level of diversity is often associated with surface-level characteristics that are visible and do not require deep analysis to discover.

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