Managing Diversity

What does "diversity" typically refer to in the context of managing diversity in the Maldives?

• a) The number of employees in a company.

• b) The differences among employees based on characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, and more.

• c) The level of competition among employees.

• d) The company's financial performance

Which government agency or entity in the Maldives may provide guidelines and support for organizations aiming to manage diversity effectively?

• a) Ministry of Tourism

• b) Maldives Human Resources Authority

• c) Human Rights Commission of the Maldives

• d) Maldives Chamber of Commerce

In managing diversity, what is the significance of providing cultural sensitivity training in the Maldives?

• a) It enforces conformity among employees.

• b) It helps employees appreciate and understand different cultures and perspectives.

• c) It increases workplace conflicts.

• d) It discourages employees from sharing their cultural experiences.

How can organizations in the Maldives promote diversity and inclusion among their employees?

• a) By hiring employees with identical backgrounds and experiences.

• b) By creating a workplace culture that values and respects differences.

• c) By limiting communication and collaboration among employees.

• d) By implementing strict uniformity in all policies.

Which of the following is a potential benefit of managing diversity effectively in the workplace in the Maldives?

• a) Decreased employee turnover.

• b) Increased discrimination and bias.

• c) Reduced legal compliance.

• d) Homogeneous work teams.

What is the primary focus of equal opportunities in the workplace?

• a) Promoting diversity and inclusion

• b) Treating everyone the same, regardless of differences

• c) Celebrating individual uniqueness

• d) Encouraging a variety of perspectives and backgrounds

What is the primary goal of managing diversity in an organization?

• a) Eliminating differences among employees

• b) Ensuring equal outcomes for all employees

• c) Leveraging differences to achieve organizational success

• d) Creating a homogenous workforce

In the context of hiring practices, which approach is more aligned with equal opportunities?

• a) Implementing quotas to increase diversity

• b) Using blind recruitment processes to eliminate bias

• c) Emphasizing diversity in recruitment to reflect the community

• d) Selecting candidates based on their unique skills and qualifications

Which of the following statements is more characteristic of managing diversity?

• a) Treating all employees equally to ensure fairness

• b) Recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of each employee

• c) Promoting equal representation of all groups in leadership positions

• d) Ignoring individual differences to maintain a uniform workplace

What does an equal opportunities approach aim to achieve regarding discrimination?

• a) Addressing discrimination only when it is explicitly reported

• b) Eliminating all forms of discrimination, whether overt or subtle

• c) Fostering a culture of competition among employees

• d) Encouraging preferential treatment for certain groups