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Hrmg 043/Dhrm 034:Cross-Cultural &Amp; Diversity Management Question Paper

Hrmg 043/Dhrm 034:Cross-Cultural &Amp; Diversity Management

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : HRMG 043/DHRM 034
UNIT TITLE : CROSS-CULTURAL & DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

TIME: 2HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE (Compulsory and ANY Other TWO Questions.
QUESTION ONE
a) Explain the concept of Diversity Management. (5marks)

b) Differentiate secondary and primary dimensions of diversity. (5marks)

c) Outline the demographic trends that have increased work force diversity.
(5marks)

d) What strategies can manages, employ in the management of a divers
work force? (5marks)

e) Outline FIVE barriers to good cross-cultural relations. (5marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Explain the meaning of diversity training and its importance to a modern global organization. (10marks)

b) What skills are required of a multicultural manager? (10marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) What problems might arise from giving/special treatment preferential treatment to certain employees in an organization? (10marks)

b) Explain giving examples the concept of affirmative action as used in diversity management. (10marks)
QUESTION FOUR
In recent years gay (homosexuals) have become very outspoken about their rights, arguing that sexual preference should not be used as a criteria for discrimination. Discuss. (20marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) What do you think are the main reasons for the large disparities (difference) in women employment? (10marks)

b) Some managers still believe that the best way to manage is to treat all employees equally regardless of their sex, race, ethnicity, physical impairment and other personal characteristics. Do you agree with this statement? Discuss (10marks)

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