D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 5 - Part 2

Correct Answer: A significant difficulty or expense imposed on an employer in making an accommodation for an employee

Undue hardship refers to a substantial burden on the employer that makes it difficult or costly to implement accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Correct Answer: Steering minority applicants to less desirable jobs based on racial preferences

Race-coded job channeling occurs when employers direct minority applicants toward lower-status jobs, regardless of their skills and qualifications, perpetuating inequality in the workplace.

Correct Answer: The rapid promotion of men in female-dominated professions

The glass escalator refers to the phenomenon where men in female-dominated professions, such as nursing or teaching, tend to be promoted quickly into leadership roles.

Correct Answer: A situation where women are clustered in lower-level positions with limited upward mobility

Sticky floors refer to the barriers that keep women and minorities in low-level positions, preventing them from moving up in the organizational hierarchy.

Correct Answer: The societal process that shapes expectations about acceptable behaviors for men and women

Gender role socialization refers to how societal institutions, such as family, media, and education, influence individuals' perceptions of what behaviors are appropriate for men and women.

Correct Answer: A theory about how individuals derive a sense of self based on their membership in social groups

Social identity theory examines how individuals categorize themselves and others based on group membership, which can lead to in-group favoritism and out-group bias.

Correct Answer: The public display of one's ethnic identity only during specific occasions

Symbolic ethnicity refers to a superficial expression of ethnic identity that is invoked in certain contexts, such as holidays or festivals, without influencing daily life.

Correct Answer: A shared cultural heritage or national origin that defines part of an individuals self-concept

Ethnic identity refers to the sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group, which can influence an individual's attitudes, behaviors, and worldview.

Correct Answer: A form of internalized oppression where people with disabilities accept negative societal beliefs about their own worth and abilities

Internalized ableism occurs when individuals with disabilities adopt the negative stereotypes and biases society holds about their abilities, which can limit their potential and self-esteem.

Correct Answer: Informal social organizations at work composed of demographically similar members and their allies

Affinity or employee resource groups are employee-led groups that support people with shared identities, such as race, gender, or sexual orientation, to foster inclusion and support in the workplace.

Correct Answer: The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries

Brain drain refers to the emigration of talented and highly educated individuals from one country to another, often in search of better opportunities.

Correct Answer: Individuals or groups that are treated as less important or pushed to the edges of society

Marginalized refers to individuals or groups who are excluded from full participation in society or the workplace, often due to race, gender, disability, or other identity characteristics.

Correct Answer: A neutral employment policy that unintentionally disadvantages people from a protected class

Disparate impact occurs when an apparently neutral employment policy disproportionately affects a group based on race, gender, or another protected class, without intent to discriminate.

Correct Answer: A strict adherence to one set of religious teachings as the ultimate truth

Religious fundamentalism refers to the belief that there is one true set of religious teachings that must be followed, often with little tolerance for other perspectives.

Correct Answer: A series of job-related questions with pre-determined answers that are consistently applied across all candidates

Structured interviews use standardized questions and scoring to ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly and consistently, reducing bias in the hiring process.

Correct Answer: Unwelcome conduct that unreasonably interferes with job performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment

Hostile environment harassment occurs when behavior or conditions in the workplace create a climate of intimidation, hostility, or discomfort that affects employees' ability to work.

Correct Answer: People who are responsible for caring for both their children and aging parents at the same time

The sandwich generation refers to individuals who are "sandwiched" between caregiving responsibilities for their children and elderly parents, often creating financial and emotional stress.

Correct Answer: When an employer creates intolerable working conditions that force an employee to resign

Constructive discharge happens when an employer deliberately creates such poor working conditions that a reasonable person feels they have no choice but to quit.

Correct Answer: A culture that rewards employees who prioritize job responsibilities over family commitments

Gendered organizational cultures often reward behaviors that align with traditional male roles, such as prioritizing work over personal life, which can disadvantage women or those with caregiving responsibilities.

Correct Answer: When women are placed in leadership roles during times of crisis, increasing their chances of failure

The glass cliff refers to the tendency for women to be appointed to leadership positions in organizations that are in crisis, which makes their success more difficult and failure more likely.