Workplace Diversity and Social Responsibility Quiz

Test your knowledge on diversity management, inclusion, and social responsibility with these insightful workplace diversity quiz questions.

Practice Learn Test

Which of the following best describes workplace diversity?

Having employees with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Having employees with similar backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Having employees from the same cultural background only.

Having employees with no differences at all.

What is a common benefit of workplace diversity?

Decreased creativity

Increased innovation

Decreased employee engagement

Decreased productivity

Which of the following statements best describes corporate social responsibility (CSR)?

Maximizing profits regardless of social or environmental consequences.

Balancing economic, social, and environmental priorities in business operations.

Focusing solely on shareholder interests at the expense of broader stakeholders.

Ignoring ethical considerations in business decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of workplace diversity?

Increased employee morale

Enhanced problem-solving abilities

Decreased creativity

Expanded market reach

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a socially responsible organization?

Ethical business practices

Environmental stewardship

Exclusive hiring practices

Community engagement

What does the acronym LGBT+ stand for?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning

Latino, Green, Black, Transgender, and Questioning

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning

Liberal, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of diversity in the workplace?

Age

Gender

Uniformity

Religion

What does the term 'inclusion' refer to in the context of workplace diversity?

Excluding certain groups from participating in company activities.

Creating a sense of belonging where all employees feel valued and respected.

Promoting only employees from specific cultural backgrounds.

Implementing policies that favor one particular group.

What is the primary goal of a workplace diversity training program?

To create divisions among employees.

To increase understanding and appreciation of differences.

To reinforce stereotypes and biases.

To discourage collaboration among diverse teams.

#10

Which of the following is an example of unconscious bias in the workplace?

Actively seeking diverse candidates during the hiring process.

Promoting an inclusive work culture.

Preferring candidates from the same alma mater.

Providing equal opportunities for all employees.

#11

What is the main goal of promoting workplace diversity and inclusion?

To maintain a homogeneous workforce.

To foster a culture of respect and belonging for all employees.

To discourage collaboration among employees.

To increase conflicts and tension within teams.

#12

What does the term 'cultural competence' refer to in the context of diversity?

Being proficient in a specific language

Understanding and effectively interacting with people from different cultures

Having similar cultural backgrounds with coworkers

Ignoring cultural differences in the workplace

#13

Which of the following is an example of a socially responsible workplace practice?

Discriminating against employees based on their religious beliefs.

Providing equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their background.

Ignoring environmental concerns in business operations.

Exploiting labor in developing countries for cheap production.

#14

What is the purpose of implementing a supplier diversity program?

To limit the number of suppliers a company works with.

To ensure all suppliers are from the same cultural background.

To promote economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses.

To ignore diversity considerations in the supply chain.

#15

What role does diversity play in enhancing organizational performance?

It has no impact on organizational performance.

It hinders organizational performance by causing conflicts.

It enhances organizational performance by bringing diverse perspectives.

It reduces efficiency by creating communication barriers.

#16

Which of the following is an example of a microaggression?

Complimenting someone on their work performance

Making a derogatory comment about someone's religion

Expressing disagreement during a meeting

Asking someone where they are 'really' from