DEI Month 2024 - (Week 1 Quiz)

What does DEI stand for?

• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity and Integrity

• Diversity, Equality and Integrity

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of diversity in the workplace?

• Age

• Educational background

• Work experience

• Eye color

Affirmative action requires companies to take specific steps to hire qualified candidates from underrepresented groups. Positive action, on the other hand, is a broader term encompassing efforts to create a more inclusive workplace. True or False?

• TRUE

• FALSE

A diverse workforce can lead to:

• Increased innovation and problem-solving

• Improved market reach to diverse customer segments

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Unconscious bias can lead to making decisions based on stereotypes rather than qualifications. An example of unconscious bias is:

• Promoting the most qualified candidate for a job (Not biased)

• Hiring someone from your alma mater

• Favoring a candidate with a similar background to yours

• Giving someone a challenging project to help them develop

To challenge unconscious bias, you can

• Educate yourself about different biases and their impact

• Use standardized interview questions and scoring rubrics

• Both A and B

• Rely solely on your gut feeling during interviews

A diverse workforce can be a stepping stone to an inclusive environment, but it requires additional effort to ensure everyone feels valued and respected.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Celebrating cultural festivals and offering diverse food options in the cafeteria are ways to

• Increase productivity

• Create a more welcoming environment for employees from different backgrounds

• Boost employee morale

• Both B and C

Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, comments or behaviors that can be offensive or discriminatory. An example of a microaggression could be:

• Offering feedback on a colleague's work in a constructive way (Not a microaggression)

• Telling a female colleague she "doesn't need to take notes, someone else will do it"

• Asking someone "where are you really from?"

• Both B & C

Having diverse perspectives in leadership teams can lead to better decision-making by considering a wider range of viewpoints.

• TRUE

• FALSE