Multicultural Diversity in the Canadian Workplace Quiz
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What can be considered as a point of difference?

  • Race
  • Economic Status
  • Language
  • Ethnicity (correct)
  • What is an example of a cultural element?

  • Low-income class
  • Social class types
  • Religion (correct)
  • Family income
  • Which element is NOT included in the aspects of culture?

  • 53% on ROE (correct)
  • Culture is integrated
  • Culture is dynamic
  • Culture is learned
  • What does diverse executive boards generate according to the study results?

    <p>Higher ROEs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethnic diversity lead to according to the text?

    <p>Better stock picking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of BBC staff went to private school, significantly above the UK average?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of BBC's management team went to private school?

    <p>52%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of BBC staff had parents with university degrees, above the average?

    <p>52%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does racial diversity in the workplace mean?

    <p>Providing equal rights and opportunities for all workers from minorities and underrepresented groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gender diversity most commonly about?

    <p>Equitable ratio of men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generational diversity defined as?

    <p>Having a wide range of ages represented among employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organizational culture?

    <p>The values and behaviors shared by employees within an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'values' refer to?

    <p>Ideas, beliefs, and customs to which people are emotionally attached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Points of Difference

    • A point of difference refers to any characteristic that distinguishes one individual or group from another.

    Cultural Elements

    • An example of a cultural element is language.

    Aspects of Culture

    • The following elements are included in the aspects of culture: language, customs, traditions, and values.
    • Religion is NOT included in the aspects of culture.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diverse executive boards generate improved financial performance, according to study results.
    • Ethnic diversity leads to increased creativity, innovation, and better decision-making.
    • Racial diversity in the workplace means having employees of different races and ethnicities.
    • Gender diversity is most commonly about the representation of women and men in a workplace.
    • Generational diversity refers to the presence of employees from different age groups.

    Statistics on Diversity

    • 54% of BBC staff went to private school, significantly above the UK average.
    • 67% of BBC's management team went to private school.
    • 55% of BBC staff had parents with university degrees, above the average.

    Organizational Culture

    • Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of an organization.
    • The term 'values' refers to the core principles and beliefs that guide the behavior of an organization and its employees.

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    Test your knowledge about multicultural diversity in the Canadian workplace. Explore the significance of diversity, including aspects such as race, ethnicity, religion, language, and economic factors, in the context of Canada's multicultural society.

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