Principles of Family and Human Services 1.02

Which situation shows a benefit of diversity in the workplace?

• Samuel hires people who are similar to him culturally so he will already know how to best work with them.

• Karla, a Hispanic female, brings a new perspective to her group of Asian male coworkers when discussing maternity leave.

• Maria separates her teams into groups based on their diverse backgrounds so they will only work with people that are similar to them.

• Carl never disciplines his female coworker for fear of being labeled as sexist.

Kim recently accepted her first job at a fast-food restaurant. Her boss offered her the lowest amount of money allowed by the government. How would this wage be classified?

• living wage

• minimum wage

• normal wage

• maximum wage

Olga recently moved to America from Germany. She celebrates national holidays like Thanksgiving and the 4^th of July with her new friends. Which term describes Olga's behavior?

• assimilation

• cultural generativity

• cultural humility

• discrimination

Jennifer's 80-year-old grandmother receives healthcare from the government. She is receiving what benefit?

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• welfare

• supplemental nutrition assistance

Twelve individuals come together three times a year to perform such duties as voting to approve the annual budget, adding/eliminating programs, setting policy, and evaluating the Executive Director for a nonprofit. What is this group most likely called?

• Board of Directors

• Chief Financial Officers

• Directors of Development

• Board of Commissioners

Jessica evaluates childcare centers across the state of North Carolina to make sure they are meeting minimum guidelines. Which organization sets those guidelines?

• Social Services

• NC Department of Public Instruction

• County Cooperative Extension Offices

• NC Division of Child Development and Early Education

Which is an example of a mission statement for a human services organization?

• to increase patient satisfaction by 10%

• to require employees to sign a confidentiality statement

• to raise $100,000 in donations

• to inspire and empower people affected by poverty

Which factors increase the likelihood of poverty in young people?

• lack of savings for retirement and ageism

• dropping out of school and teen pregnancy

• culture of poverty and institutional racism

• worker exploitation and language barriers

Maria and her business partner Tim own a private marriage and family therapy practice. This is considered what type of human services organization?

• nonprofit

• for-profit

• public

• government

Which is the best example of a nonprofit human services organization?

• Bright Horizons Daycare and Preschool

• First Citizens Bank

• Carolina Behavioral Health, LLC

• American Red Cross