Study Guide for DEOMI final exam
The creation of an equitable and inclusive environment that enhances the contribution
of all members to fulfill the
... [Show More] organization's mission where differences are recognized,
understood, and valued; and is accomplished through communication, education,
policies, programs, selection, retention, mentoring, leadership, and individual
accountability - CORRECT ANSWER-- Diversity Management -
What is the Definition of diversity management according to Military Leadership and
Diversity
Commission (MLDC)?
The plans made and programs undertaken to identify and promote diversity within the
DoD to enhance DoD capabilities and achieve mission readiness (Department of
Defense, 2015). - CORRECT ANSWER-- Diversity Management -
What is Diversity Management according to DoDD 1020.02E?
- It focuses on prevention and/or correcting discriminatory practices concerned with
numbers of minorities and women.
- It is an attempt to rectify past
discrimination against certain groups of people.
- It requires that organizations affirmatively
seek them out. H
- It does not set goals or require that individuals be hired. - CORRECT ANSWER--
Diversity Management -
What is Affirmative Action?
- Is based upon policy and shall:
-a. Promote an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that
prevent Service members from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible.
-b. The chain of command is the primary and preferred channel for identifying and
correcting discriminatory practices.
-c. resolve EO problems through formulating, maintaining, and reviewing affirmative
action plans (AAP) with established objectives and milestones, including accountability
in personnel management, consistent with DoD Instruction.
-d. Provide periodic, mandatory education and training in EO human relations
-e. Ensure that all on/off-base military activities are available to all military personnel
and their families regardless of race, color, religion, age, physical or mental
disability.- - CORRECT ANSWER-- Diversity Management -
What is Equal Opportunity (Military Equal Opportunity or MEO)?
- It is based upon law and shall:
-a. Be maintained within the DoD as an essential element of readiness vital to the
accomplishment of the DoD national security mission.
-b. Develop and implement programs to promote diversity and ensure EEO in the DoD
civilian workforce.
-c. Ensure civilian EEO program activities are integrated fully into the civilian personnel
management and data systems.
-d. Prohibit unlawful employment discrimination based on race, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation when based on sex stereotyping),
color, national origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or reprisal for previous
EEO activity
-e. Identify and eliminate barriers and practices that impede EEO
-f. Identify and eliminate barriers at work sites, including architectural, transportation,
and other barriers affecting people with disabilities. - CORRECT ANSWER-- Diversity
Management -
What is Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)?
- In August 2011, Executive Order 13583 was signed into order by the President of the
United States in order to promote the Federal workplace as a model of equal
opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. - CORRECT ANSWER-- Diversity Management -
What is the Diversity Management Policy?
1) Managing diversity focuses on maximizing the ability of all employees to contribute to
organizational goals. Affirmative action focuses on specific groups because of
historical discrimination, such as people of color and women.
2) Affirmative action emphasizes legal necessity and social responsibility, but managing
diversity emphasizes business necessity.
3) In short, while managing diversity is also concerned with under representation of
women and people of color in the workforce, it is much more inclusive and
acknowledges that diversity must work for everyone. - CORRECT ANSWER-- Diversity
Management -
How is Managing Diversity different from Affirmative Action [Show Less]