56) Currently, the employment environment for homosexuals can best be described as:
A) one in which no federal or state legal protections exist.
B) rapidly changing due to the extension of legal protections in most states.
C) one with limited legal protection and more firms with gay-friendly policies.
D) comparable to other diverse groups with legal protections but mixed compliance.
57) The percentage of homosexuals in the U.S. population is best described as:
A) unknown.
B) nearly 15%.
C) less than 2%.
D) declining slowly.
58) The label “Hispanic” is best described as a:
A) category used by HR managers to implement affirmative action programs.
B) term for categorizing individuals from Southern Europe.
C) term for administrative and research purposes.
D) subcategory of native Spanish speakers.
59) Generally, Hispanics:
A) come from a variety of racial heritages.
B) share a common cultural heritage.
C) are almost entirely from Latin America.
D) speak Spanish as their first language.
60) There are at least ________ Latinos in the United States.
A) 22 million
B) 31 million
C) 50 million
D) 63 million
61) Latinos are expected to account for about ________% of the growth of the U.S. labor force between now and 2030.
A) 65
B) 50
C) 35
D) 20
62) Which of the following is a true statement about Latinos in the U.S. workplace?
A) Most second-generation Latinos live in highly homogenous neighborhoods.
B) Few Latinos have earned senior executive positions in major corporations.
C) Most second-generation Latinos use English as their primary language.
D) Few Latinos have developed their own small businesses.
63) The average age of American workers is:
A) 26.
B) 30.
C) 39.
D) 42.
64) Thelma is an older worker who has been employed at Hair Stylist, Inc. for over 25 years. Recently, Tracy, a 23-year old college graduate, has been hired as her assistant. Thelma feels slightly threatened by Tracy, who seems to be their immediate supervisor's favorite. Thelma believes that her job may be in danger despite her excellent job performance appraisals. Tracy likes Thelma but believes that her work methods need to change to keep up with the times. This situation is an example of:
A) stereotyping.
B) discrimination.
C) generational conflict.
D) a segmented communication network.
65) The projected participation rate for women in the workforce is expected to reach ________% by 2015.
A) 25
B) 40
C) 50
D) 65
