Which of the following statements is true of gender diversity in workplaces?
A) No consistent male-female differences exist in problem-solving ability, analytical skills, competitive drive, motivation, sociability, or learning ability.
B) Today, men make up nearly two-thirds of the workforce, while women account for the remaining third.
C) Affirmative action policies have resulted in women, generally, starting their careers at higher levels than men.
D) Despite the disparity in representation in the workforce, women earn nearly as much as men do on a median basis.
Question 2
Given a choice between Jane, a 50-something internal candidate, and Jenny, a 20-something internal candidate, Joe selected Jane. Joe would probably say it was because ________.
A) he thought Jane would be more flexible in meeting the needs of the new position
B) he thought Jenny would be uncomfortable with the technology in the new position
C) he expected Jenny would ask for more time off
D) he expected the quality of Jane's work would be better than Jenny's
Foliage height diversity and bird species diversity (data from MacArthur and MacArthur 1961).
Determination of Gender
Cultural Diversity
Social Conditions and Gender
Seamounts, undersea islands of diversity