Test Bank For Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Organizations, 5e By George B. Cunningham
Chapter 1-15 Chapter 1 Overview of Diversity and Inclusion Chapter Overview The purpose of this chapter is to offer an overview of diversity and inclusion. The author defines diversity as “the presence of socially meaningful differences among members of a dyad or group” and considers inclusion “the degree to which employees are free to express their individuated self and have a sense of workplace connectedness and belonging.” Next, the author conceptualizes the different diversity forms, including surface-level and deep-level characteristics. The final section includes a summary of factors that have contributed to an increased interest in diversity and inclusion: fairness and justice, changing demographics, legal mandates, social pressures, negatives of exclusion, and the value of diversity and inclusion.
Essay Questions 1. Define diversity and inclusion, including the key components of each construct. 2. Suppose that you are making an argument to your boss for increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What arguments would you use to convey the importance of diversity to your organization? 3. Consider the different reasons for the increased interest in diversity and inclusion. Are there differences in the importance of these factors? For example, have some factors led to greater interest among researchers and practitioners than other factors?
Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements about diversity is MOST correct? a. Diversity focuses on individuals, not teams or groups. b. All differences are a socially relevant source of diversity. c. Diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender. d. Diversity is concerned with differences that are socially meaningful. 2.
Which of the following diversity forms best represents the social significance of diversity? a. Shoe size b. Social class c. Hair color d. Functional background
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Inclusion reflects the degree to which:
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