Workplace Diversity Quiz

Stephen P. Robbins received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. He has worked for various companies like Shell Oil and Reynolds Metals. He held professorships at several universities, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Concordia University, and San Diego State University.

Mary A. Coulter has been a contributing author to the renowned management textbook alongside Stephen P. Robbins

This book is an adaptation of the original United States edition entitled "Management", 14th Edition.

The practice of recognizing and valuing differences among employees, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

A form of discrimination where people are prevented from advancing to higher positions in their careers due to their race, gender, or other protected characteristics.

An individual's preconceived opinions or beliefs about another person or group of people, often based on limited information or stereotypes.

Initiatives designed to promote diversity and inclusion within an organization. Examples include mentorship programs, diversity training, and employee resource groups.

The legal framework that protects employees from discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, and other protected characteristics.

The process of incorporating environmentally friendly practices and principles into an organization's operations.

Actions undertaken by an organization to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability.

The study of how individuals, organizations, and societies make ethical choices.

The factors that influence an individual's ethical behavior, including personal values, moral beliefs, and external pressures.

A set of principles and guidelines that define acceptable behavior and ethical conduct within an organization.

A set of principles and guidelines that define acceptable behavior in international business.

The process of nurturing and promoting ethical behavior within an organization.

The way in which organizations attempt to address social and environmental issues.

The practice of using business principles to address social problems.

Actions taken by companies to positively impact society and the environment.

A leadership style that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to changing circumstances. It involves empowering employees, encouraging collaboration, and focusing on achieving organizational goals.

The process of understanding and evaluating one's own leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses. This helps leaders identify areas for improvement and develop more effective leadership approaches.

A process that helps organizations achieve their strategic goals. This involves defining the organization's mission, setting goals, analyzing the environment, creating strategies, implementing them, and evaluating the results.

The initial step in strategic management, identifying the organization's purpose, values, and long-term direction.

Examining external factors that can impact an organization's success, such as competitors, customers, technology, and the economy.

Assessing an organization's internal capabilities, resources, and weaknesses to identify its strengths.

The process of creating plans and strategies to achieve the organization's goals.

Putting the strategies into action by assigning resources, delegating tasks, and motivating employees.

Evaluating the effectiveness of the implemented strategies, measuring the results against the goals, and making adjustments as needed.

Strategies that determine the overall direction of the organization.

Strategies that focus on how a firm competes within a particular market or industry.

The ability to outperform competitors by providing unique value to customers.

The process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve organizational goals.

A set of activities designed to maximize the efficiency of the workforce.

An important step in the Human Resource Management process where organizations anticipate their future workforce needs and plan to recruit and develop the necessary talent.

The activities involved in attracting qualified candidates for open positions.

The systematic process of screening and evaluating job applicants to select the best candidate for a role.

A process that helps new employees adapt to the organization's culture, policies, and procedures.

Training designed to equip employees with specific skills and knowledge needed to perform their jobs effectively.

A process for evaluating employees' performance against established standards.

The system used for compensating employees, including salary, wages, bonuses, and benefits.

A reduction in the workforce, often due to economic factors or changes in organizational strategy.

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

The process of anticipating, planning, and controlling the costs associated with managing human resources.