Chapter 2: Diversity Consciousness and Success (20 points) 1

Chapter 2: Diversity Consciousness and Success (20 points)

1. Does the meaning of success vary from person to person and culture to culture? Explain and

support your answer with examples.  (3 points)

2. What is sociocultural theory? (2 points)

3. The concept of cultural learning styles suggests that students from different cultural

backgrounds may develop different ways of learning. How is this so? (explain)   (2 points)

4. List and discuss three diversity skills that promote success at school or work. (3 points)

5. List and discuss three ways in which organizations benefit from the diversity consciousness

of their employees.  (3 points)

6. What is meant by diversity training? Discuss at least two examples. (2 points)

7. In recent years, diversity training programs have been criticized. Why? (2 points)

8. According to the text, diversity training is not always positive or effective. List and briefly

explain two characteristics that heighten the positive impact of diversity training. (3 points)