CDE Stakeholder Management 3

Question 1

A diversity council is being formed. Which composition is most likely to drive organizational change?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional senior leaders and diverse employees with clear charter and decision rights

Answer

Councils with influential, diverse, cross-functional membership and a defined mandate can make and drive decisions.

Question 2

Which external stakeholder group is MOST directly relevant when a company sets supplier diversity goals?

Accepted Answer

Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned business enterprises and certifying bodies

Answer

Supplier diversity programs engage diverse-owned businesses and certifiers such as NMSDC and WBENC.

Question 3

When communicating disappointing representation data to the board, what is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Share the data transparently with root-cause analysis and a corrective action plan

Answer

Transparency paired with analysis and a plan maintains trust and demonstrates accountability.

Question 4

A union representative raises concerns that a new DEI policy changes working conditions. What should the diversity executive do?

Accepted Answer

Engage the union early through appropriate labor-relations channels and seek collaboration

Answer

Changes affecting terms and conditions of employment in unionized settings typically require engagement with the union, and collaboration reduces conflict.

Question 5

What is 'stakeholder mapping' most useful for during change management?

Accepted Answer

Visualizing relationships, influence, and support levels to prioritize engagement

Answer

Mapping visualizes support and influence so leaders can focus effort on key relationships.

CDE - Certified Diversity Executive Practice Test

CDE - Certified Diversity Executive Practice Test

CDE Stakeholder Management 3