Relational demography explains...

why people form relationships

how surface level diversity influences team communication, team processes, and team dynamics

the existence of in-groups and out-groups within a team or an organization

that we derive part of our self-esteem from our identity groups

Question 13

Which of the following statements isnot trueof the information-processing perspective?

Employees from diverse backgrounds who understand foreign markets are essential to a firm's success when the firm enters those markets.

A diverse board of directors and executive team who understand local laws, norms, and culture will prove advantageous for the firm when venturing into foreign markets.

A diversified workforce is more likely to emphasize conforming to norms and decrease creativity in the decision-making process.

A diverse workforce can help an organization process a greater amount of information.

Question 11

Apply what you know about diversity to determine which of the following statements best describes the concept.

Diversity is an organization's investment strategy.

Diversity is the study of faultlines.

Diversity is the study of gender and race differences in a group.

Diversity is the differences between members of a group.

Question 10

A successful diversity management plan needs to include the following except...

a strong color blind policy that emphasizes similarities and increases team harmony

the support of top management who must demonstrate the value of diversity

an accountability system where top management and managers are held responsible for diversity outcomes

endorsing multiculturalism and recognizing the differences between groups