Diversity & Inclusive Practices Flashcards
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A manager notices that team members from collectivist cultures rarely speak up in brainstorming meetings dominated by colleagues from individualist cultures. What is the BEST inclusive facilitation approach?
Answer: Implement multiple feedback channels such as written submissions before verbal discussion
Offering multiple input channels (written, anonymous, small-group) creates equitable participation regardless of cultural communication norms.
What is 'covering' in the context of workplace diversity?
Answer: Concealing a stigmatized identity to fit into the mainstream workplace
Covering, studied by Kenji Yoshino, refers to downplaying a known stigmatized identity (e.g., disability, sexual orientation) to assimilate into workplace norms.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what triggers an employer's obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation?
Answer: The employee discloses a disability and requests an accommodation
The ADA interactive process begins when an employee self-discloses a disability and requests accommodation; the employer does not need to guess.
Which leadership behavior MOST strongly signals a genuine commitment to inclusion rather than performative diversity?
Answer: Tying executive compensation to measurable DEI outcomes
Linking executive pay to DEI outcomes embeds accountability into the incentive structure, making inclusion a business priority rather than optics.
What is the primary purpose of a 'stay interview' as an inclusion tool?
Answer: To understand what currently engaged diverse employees value and what might cause them to leave
Stay interviews surface retention risks and inclusion gaps before diverse talent leaves, allowing proactive organizational response.
A training program participant argues that 'diversity initiatives are reverse discrimination.' How should a CDT facilitator BEST respond?
Answer: Redirect by explaining the legal definition of reverse discrimination and distinguishing it from equity practices
A skilled facilitator addresses misconceptions with factual, non-defensive clarity while keeping the learning environment open and respectful.
Which communication practice BEST supports inclusion for team members with different levels of English proficiency?
Answer: Use plain language, avoid idioms, and share materials in advance of meetings
Plain language, pre-shared materials, and avoiding culture-specific idioms remove unnecessary communication barriers without singling out individuals.