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Which groups faced discrimination in industries during the 1800s?
Which groups faced discrimination in industries during the 1800s?
In which decade did notable progress for acceptance in employment begin to take shape?
In which decade did notable progress for acceptance in employment begin to take shape?
What was one of the major barriers to women in the workplace before the 20th century?
What was one of the major barriers to women in the workplace before the 20th century?
What percentage of the workforce is made up of women?
What percentage of the workforce is made up of women?
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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the wage gap between male and female workers?
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the wage gap between male and female workers?
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What was a common assumption about jobs during the early 20th century?
What was a common assumption about jobs during the early 20th century?
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What is the average earnings ratio of full-time working women compared to men in the same job?
What is the average earnings ratio of full-time working women compared to men in the same job?
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What rights were commonly denied to women before the women's rights movement began in 1848?
What rights were commonly denied to women before the women's rights movement began in 1848?
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What do companies that offer family-friendly benefits improve?
What do companies that offer family-friendly benefits improve?
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What major social movement greatly influenced rights regarding discrimination?
What major social movement greatly influenced rights regarding discrimination?
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What practice did insurance companies commonly engage in during the 1800s?
What practice did insurance companies commonly engage in during the 1800s?
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What challenge do dual-earner marriages commonly face?
What challenge do dual-earner marriages commonly face?
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Approximately what percentage of married women in two-income households earn more than their husbands?
Approximately what percentage of married women in two-income households earn more than their husbands?
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How did colleges respond to the admission of women and minorities in the 1940s?
How did colleges respond to the admission of women and minorities in the 1940s?
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What is a potential explanation for the wage gap beyond career interruptions?
What is a potential explanation for the wage gap beyond career interruptions?
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What percentage of marriages are dual-earner marriages?
What percentage of marriages are dual-earner marriages?
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What does the lightbulb icon indicate in the design elements?
What does the lightbulb icon indicate in the design elements?
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Which type of organization emphasizes a single cultural perspective?
Which type of organization emphasizes a single cultural perspective?
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How does effective diversity management benefit organizations?
How does effective diversity management benefit organizations?
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What is the primary difference between affirmative action and managing diversity?
What is the primary difference between affirmative action and managing diversity?
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Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with managing a diverse workforce?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with managing a diverse workforce?
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What does the recycle icon represent in the design elements?
What does the recycle icon represent in the design elements?
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Which among the following is a key aspect of a pluralistic organization?
Which among the following is a key aspect of a pluralistic organization?
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In the context of cultivating diversity, what is an essential action for managers?
In the context of cultivating diversity, what is an essential action for managers?
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What percentage of companies founded in California's Silicon Valley were established by immigrants?
What percentage of companies founded in California's Silicon Valley were established by immigrants?
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Why have banks increased the diversity of their managers and tellers in urban areas?
Why have banks increased the diversity of their managers and tellers in urban areas?
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What is one benefit of having bilingual employees in banks?
What is one benefit of having bilingual employees in banks?
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What might happen if banks do not reflect the diversity of their community?
What might happen if banks do not reflect the diversity of their community?
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What evidence indicates troubling racial disparities in employment?
What evidence indicates troubling racial disparities in employment?
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Which of the following companies does Ajay Banga represent?
Which of the following companies does Ajay Banga represent?
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What role does Denice Torres hold at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices?
What role does Denice Torres hold at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices?
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Which factor is crucial for banks to compete successfully in diverse communities?
Which factor is crucial for banks to compete successfully in diverse communities?
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What has Apple achieved in terms of pay equity for similar roles?
What has Apple achieved in terms of pay equity for similar roles?
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Which statement reflects a criticism aimed at the overall progress in diversity in tech?
Which statement reflects a criticism aimed at the overall progress in diversity in tech?
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What is one of Apple's initiatives to promote diversity?
What is one of Apple's initiatives to promote diversity?
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Which group does Apple advocate for as part of their diversity efforts?
Which group does Apple advocate for as part of their diversity efforts?
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What is viewed as a significant achievement regarding pay equity mentioned in the content?
What is viewed as a significant achievement regarding pay equity mentioned in the content?
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What is a goal of Apple's Diversity Network Associations?
What is a goal of Apple's Diversity Network Associations?
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Why do some believe that achieving diversity in tech will take a long time?
Why do some believe that achieving diversity in tech will take a long time?
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What does Apple do to ensure that diversity efforts are effective?
What does Apple do to ensure that diversity efforts are effective?
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What has contributed to the increasing diversity in the United States workforce?
What has contributed to the increasing diversity in the United States workforce?
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What is one of the main challenges of managing diversity in the workplace?
What is one of the main challenges of managing diversity in the workplace?
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Which aspect is NOT involved in managing diversity effectively?
Which aspect is NOT involved in managing diversity effectively?
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Why is creativity and innovation particularly important for success in a diverse workforce?
Why is creativity and innovation particularly important for success in a diverse workforce?
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Which historical factor contributed to the complexities of managing diversity in the United States?
Which historical factor contributed to the complexities of managing diversity in the United States?
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What does effective management of diversity NOT only encompass?
What does effective management of diversity NOT only encompass?
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What is a substantial benefit of managing diversity in an organization?
What is a substantial benefit of managing diversity in an organization?
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Which group was NOT mentioned as a significant contributor to the U.S. workforce diversity in the past?
Which group was NOT mentioned as a significant contributor to the U.S. workforce diversity in the past?
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Study Notes
Human Resources Management
- Employee Turnover: Turnover rates are higher among unmarried and recently hired employees (younger).
- HR Planning Factors: Companies like Invincibility consider various factors (e.g., employee benefits, time of year) in regression analysis for turnover forecasting. Historical significance of factors influences projections.
- Example of HR Planning: Invincibility noticed a correlation between retirement announcements and subsequent increases in employee departures, leading to proactive recruiting strategies.
- Data Unsuitability: Some data used for planning (like age and marital status) are inappropriate for hiring/promotion decisions.
- Discussion Questions: Further factors for HR planning, legal implications of data analysis, and application of data analysis in training programs are discussed.
Managing the Diverse Workforce
- Diversity in U.S. Workforce: The U.S. workforce is increasingly diverse racially and ethnically, with more women.
- Diversity as Business Issue: Diversity is no longer just a legal or social issue but essential for managing a modern economy, and vital for creativity and innovation.
- Affirmative Action vs. Managing Diversity: Affirmative action aims to correct historical discrimination, while managing diversity embraces differences and uses them to an organization's advantage.
- Diversity as Competitive Edge: Well-managed diversity can enhance a company's ability to serve and engage with diverse customers and markets. Identifies needs and preferences leading to more effective business practices.
- Challenges of Managing Diversity: Issues include unexamined assumptions, lower cohesiveness, and miscommunication. Managers need good proactive strategies to address these concerns.
Management in Action (Apple)
- Tech Industry Diversity Deficit: The tech industry, particularly Silicon Valley, lags behind other sectors in workforce diversity, particularly for minorities and women.
- Addressing Lack of Diversity: Apple, and other companies, are working towards greater diversity through increased recruiting efforts and improved company culture. This involves recruiting from broader range of ethnicities to better reflect the wider population in the world.
- Diversity at Apple: Apple aims for a workforce representative of its customer base and its international supply chains-a wider, diverse customer base.
- Importance of Diversity: Apple's leadership views diversity as crucial to innovation, creativity, and attracting top talent.
- Discussion Question: Discussion regarding the question of whether diversity efforts take a long time- and what can be done to address these concerns.
Diversity: A Brief History
- Historical Diversity Issues: U.S. society has faced ongoing challenges regarding diversity, including discrimination related to ethnicity, gender, and other demographics that negatively impacted many different populations.
- Traditional Assimilation: The U.S. historically promoted an assimilationist view of diversity, often neglecting the unique perspectives of diverse groups.
- Growing Diversity: The U.S. population has experienced increasing diversity in recent decades.
- Equal Opportunity Laws and Policies: Laws and policies intended to prevent discrimination against different groups, e.g. religious, racial, and gender-based, as well as other demographic categories.
- Challenges to Address: Continued disparities and biases, unconscious or otherwise- remain issues today. Management, businesses and organizations must actively work to address these challenges to achieve their true diversity goals.
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This quiz explores key concepts in Human Resources Management, focusing on employee turnover, HR planning factors, and the significance of data in workforce dynamics. It also highlights the importance of understanding diversity within the U.S. workforce and its implications for HR strategies.
