1. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being a true cultural master, what do you believe is your present level of cultural skill?…select one 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2. Of the following people groups, which do you most closely identify with? (These are in alphabetical order, not in any order of importance as that is not possible.)…select one African Americans Asians Baby Boomers Black Caucasian C-Level Executives Canadians Economically Distressed Europeans Generation Z Hispanics (Latino) Indians (from India) Jewish People LGBTQ+ Millennials Muslims Native Americans Political Left Political Right Rural Americans Urban Americans
3. Of the following groups, with which do you have the most difficulty connecting?…select one African Americans Asians Baby Boomers Black Caucasian C-Level Executives Canadians Economically Distressed Europeans Generation Z Hispanics (Latino) Indians (from India) Jewish People LGBTQ+ Millennials Muslims Native Americans Political Left Political Right Rural Americans Urban Americans
4. How frequently do you feel uncomfortable in the workplace in relationships with people of a different gender than your own?…select one Very frequently Somewhat frequently Sometimes Never
5. How frequently do you feel uncomfortable in the workplace in relationships with people of a different sexual orientation than your own?…select one Very frequently Somewhat frequently Sometimes Never
6. With which generational group do you find it most difficult to connect?…select one Baby Boomers (55 to 75) GenX (40 to 54) Gen Y / Millenials (25 to 39) Get Z – (4 to 24)
7. How many meetings of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce have you attended in the past year outside of your own ethnicity? (For example, if you are African-American and attended two meetings of the local Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and one meeting of the Asian Chamber of Commerce, you would put 3. The mainstream regular Chamber of Commerce doesn’t count.)…select one None 1 2 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 or more
8. How many true friends do you have who are outside of your own ethnicity? This does not include work associates. This is friends outside of work whom you consider a true friend and with whom you have meaningful relationship and communication.…select one None 1 2 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 or more
9. Which best describes your level of comfort in discussing culture and cultural distinctions?…select one very uncomfortable somewhat uncomfortable somewhat comfortable very comfortable
10. Which is most true for you. (A real friend is someone with whom you have consistent and meaningful relationship.)…select one The majority of my real friends share my general beliefs and social norms The majority of my real friends are quite different from me and we don’t typically share the same beliefs or social norms I would say probably around 50 percent of my real friends are quite different from me Less than 25 percent of my real friends are different from me in any significant manner Honestly, I don’t have any real friends in my life who are significantly different from me either by race or belief system I’m not sure if I even have any real friends
11. Which is most true for you?…select one I enjoy talking about things like politics, religion, and/or social issues with people who are different from myself. I will talk about things like politics, religion, and/or social issues as necessary but I don’t enjoy doing so very much. I avoid talking about politics, religion and/or social issues with people who think different than I because it’s too risky. I don’t talk about politics, religion and/or social issues because it is too problematic and person.
12. For many people, the 2016 Presidential election was very divisive and many people lost friends due to strong beliefs one way or another. How many friends did you either lose, delete from your social media, get deleted from by them, or the friendship generally suffered as a result?…select one None 1 2 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 or more
In this section, we’re going to ask you about stereotypes and ways of thinking. We understand that this may create some sensitivity but please answer the questions honestly. Again, your answers are private and will not be shared with any third-parties, including your employer.
1. Which statement is most accurate.…select one Stereotypes exist because they are true Stereotypes exist because they are mostly true Stereotypes pretend to tell the whole truth but they are mostly half-truths Stereotypes exist because people are evil Some stereotypes are true, others are not
2. How often do you use stereotypes or think stereotypically about other people? (For example, have you ever thought something like, “Puerto Ricans just want a handout” or “Black men are violent” or “Asian people are smart” or “Mexicans are hard workers” or “White men are angry and think they are better than everyone else” or “Latin women are sexy” or anything along those lines.)…select one I must admit that I do this regularly This isn’t part of my normal thinking but I do have these types of thoughts from time to time I am very conscious about not stereotyping anyone of any ethnicity but when I get upset or under pressure, I have thought this way I seldom use stereotypes I never use stereotypes
3. How often do you label people? This means saying things like, “Oh, those people are just stupid” or “Those people are gang bangers” or “Those people are hillbillies”, or, “Man, he’s an idiot.” etc.…select one I must admit that I do this regularly This isn’t part of my normal speech but I do say things like this from time to time I am very conscious about not labeling other people but when I get upset or under pressure, I have done this I seldom label other people I never label people
4. How often do you use derogatory terms to describe people different from yourself? (here are a few examples in alphabetical order: Chink, Cracker, Nigger, Spic, Queer, Gringo, Pendejo, etc.)…select one I never use these types of terms I seldom use these types of terms I sometimes use these types of terms I often use these types of terms
5. In 2016, on Halloween, the President of the University of Louisville, dressed up as a Mexican in a sombrero and poncho. He was criticized sharply by many for doing so and was forced into cultural sensitivity training. Which do you believe is most true about him. He was……select one Insensitive Ignorant Innocent Condescending Just having fun I honestly feel sorry for him
6. How often would you say you “poke fun of” or “put down” other people different from yourself? (This may be saying something like, “Oh, those gay men are so dainty” or “Wow, those heavy set Mexican women must eat a lot of burritos” or “I won’t eat Chinese food because Chinese people are dirty and may be feeding me a cat instead of chicken.”)…select one I never make fun of or put down people from other cultures I seldom make fun of or put down people from other cultures I sometimes make fun of or put down people from other cultures I often make fun of or put down people from other cultures
7. If you are in a meeting with several business people you know, and you see a new person who is of a different ethnicity or social class from yourself, what would you typically do?…select one I would leave my friends and make it a priority to go and greet the person I would wait until we naturally crossed paths and then greet the person I would not make any special effort to greet the person. Just because they are there doesn’t mean I need to be involved with them I would avoid the person, we have nothing in common
8. Sometimes, people say derogatory or demeaning things about others to family members, close friends or close associates that they would never say publicly. How true is this of you?…select one This is very true of me This is somewhat true of me I used to have this problem but worked on it and stopped I am fully consistent and never criticize or demean others to anyone Honestly, I just tend to say what I think no matter who is around me
9. How would you define the word “empathy”?…select one Feeling a sense of pity for other people Putting myself in someone’s else’s situation and feeling what they feel Feeling passionate about and for other people Caring about how other people feel I honestly am not sure which is correct
10. How would you best define the word “bigotry?”…select one Strongly supporting stereotypes towards an individual or culture The intolerance of people who hold different opinions Deeply ingrained mindsets and actions towards a group of people Hatred and/or biases based on someone’s race, political affiliation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or gender-specific behaviors I honestly am not sure which is correct
1. To how many foreign countries have you traveled?…select one None 1 2 3 to 5 6 to 9 10 or more
2. If you have traveled to a foreign country, or were to do so in the future, which best describes your typical approach to travel?…select one I prefer to go to an all-inclusive resort or nice hotel with my family and relax there. I prefer to travel with a group and stay in safe group activities in a nice place. I prefer to travel with a close friend, stay in a nice place, and do some day trips. I prefer to get as close to local culture as possible and stay in a small inn or with a family. I honestly don’t have much interest in traveling to foreign countries.
3. If you knew you were being served worms in Vietnam what would you do?…select one I just can’t even imagine. The thought of eating worms makes me queasy I would do my best to be polite but refuse to eat them I would make up some sort of an excuse to get out of eating them I would somehow try to get out of it but if they insisted I would eat them I would say thank you and eat them
4. Other than a funeral or wedding, how many times in the last five years have you attended a place of worship of another religion just to learn more about them or to visit with a friend who invited you?…select one None 1 2 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 or more
5. When you meet a new immigrant in your own country, what is your typical approach to them?…select one I have a genuine interest and ask a lot of questions to learn about them and their culture I don’t ask a lot of questions because I don’t want to make them feel uncomfortable I really think that since they are in my country they should be asking me the questions and adapting to us I first want to know if they are in the country legally or illegally before engaging them I very seldom meet new immigrants in my country and have little desire to do so
6. When you travel outside of your home country, to what degree are you sensitive about cultural differences?…select one I have never traveled outside my own country. I take everything in when I travel with no judgement. Sometimes cultural differences affect me but I keep my thoughts private. When cultural differences bother me, on occasion I say something. When cultural differences bother me, I frequently try to change things.
7. How many foreign languages do you speak well outside of English?…select one None 1 2 to 3 4 or more
8. Of the following cultural or sociological authors and leaders, of which one(s) have you read a book? The book must have been read by your own volition, not as part of an assignment in school. (Not an article, an entire book written by one of the following authors.) (Pick all that apply. If none apply, leave without checking any.)Nelson Mandela Ghandi Alvin Toffler Toni Morrison Malcolm Gladwell T.S. Elliot Friedrich Nietzsche Jane Austen Anne Frank George Orwell
9. How many times have you danced to music at a party in the last two years that was of an ethnic genre outside of your own ethnicity? (For example, if you are African-American, dancing to vallenato music from Colombia at a party would qualify.)…select one Zero Once Twice Three times Four times Five or more times
10. In the past when you have gone to an ethnic cultural event, ethnic business meeting, or traveled to another country, how did you prepare for that time?…select one Before going, I spoke with a friend of that group or country about how to best engage Before going, I didn’t really do anything. I just went with the mindset of learning there Before going, I did some reading on that particular ethnic group or country so I wasn’t completely naive Before going, in addition to learning about the culture and ethnic group, I made a serious attempt to learn some of their language I went because I was invited and really didn’t even want to go to be honest I have never done any of those things.
1. Of those you lead from other countries or backgrounds than your own, what percentage of them do you truly and deeply admire.…select one 0 to 24 percent 25 to 49 percent 50 to 74 percent 75 to 100 percent
2. How often do you think to yourself, or say to another person, something like, “Oh, those people are …”…select one I never think or speak in those terms about people from other backgrounds I seldom think or speak in those terms about people from other backgrounds I sometimes think or speak in those terms about people from other backgrounds I often think or speak in those terms about people from other backgrounds
3. If asked, could you clearly articulate the personal motivations of the people who follow your leadership?…select one Yes, I could do this for all people under my leadership I could articulate this for three-quarters of those under my leadership I could articulate this for half of those under my leadership I could articulate this for a quarter of those under my leadership I could not articulate this for the majority of people under my leadership
4. How often do you seek to collaborate with people significantly different from yourself? (This does not include when required in your work environment by a superior.)…select one Always, I want their input on all projects Frequently, I value their input but if necessary, I can get the job done alone Sometimes, I somewhat value their input but don’t need it to do a good job Infrequently, I don’t really think their opinion makes that big of a difference in my work Never, I just don’t want to bother with all their different opinions
5. How many times in the last year have you donated your own resources (time, money or expertise) to help a person, or group of people, of a different race or ethnicity to grow and prosper.…select one 0 1-2 3-6 7-9 10+
6. How do you respond to the following statement: “The best leaders treat all people equally.”…select one I fully agree I somewhat agree I don’t agree I’m not sure
7. If you were a parent and your child decided to marry someone from a completely different ethnicity, social class, race or religion, or of their gender, how accepting would you be?…select one I would treat that person like my own child I would accept my child’s decision and respect the person because it’s the right thing to do I would respect the person but would never be really comfortable with the situation I simply couldn’t accept that person or situation
8. Which do you believe is most true?…select one People of ethnicity should be hired to fill a quota People of ethnicity should be hired to reflect a more diverse staff People of ethnicity should be hired to provide diverse perspectives to the enterprise People of ethnicity create more problems in the organization than the value they bring People should be hired based on their skills. Race or ethnicity should have nothing to do with the hiring decision All of the above apply
9. Have you ever said something about someone of another culture or race and then wondered if it was OK or not?…select one Yes, this happens to me frequently Yes, sometimes this has happened This has happened to me but not very frequently This never happens to me I honestly don’t really care what other people think about what I say I think people are far too sensitive and I don’t want to fall into that trap
10. Has someone else ever said something to you about your culture that you found personally offensive?…select one Yes, but we talked it through and we’re good now Yes, and it damaged our relationship Yes, but I am just not that sensitive to that type of thing No one has ever offended me by saying something about my culture I honestly don’t really care what other people say about me and my culture
Bonus Leadership Question
Of those people you lead from different ethnic backgrounds from your own, with what percentage do you enjoy true mutual love and endearment? Please be honest.…select one With virtually no one I lead With less than 25 percent of those I lead With less than 50 percent of those I lead With more than 50 percent of those I lead With more than 75 percent of those I lead With virtually everyone I lead
Our understanding of cultural terms is important to our ability to manage culture. Please answer the questions below to measure the depth of your cultural knowledge. If you really don’t know an answer, please don’t guess as that will skew the accuracy of the assessment.
1. The word “bigotry” means……select one stereotyping other people negatively judging other people before understanding being intolerant of other people’s opinions being opinionated about other people having negative bias towards other people honestly, I would just be guessing
2. The term “cultural appropriation” means……select one thinking appropriately about another culture living appropriately in another culture appropriately adapting cultural customs inappropriately adapting cultural customs inappropriate bias against another culture honestly, I would just be guessing
3. There are three types of bias, they are:…select one conscious, unconscious, associated unconscious, confounding, conscious negative, positive, associated selection, information, confounding explicit, implicit, conscious honestly, I would just be guessing
4. Norms in a culture are……select one things people normally do things people naturally do things people are expected to do things people have to do things society forces us to do the normalization of culture within society honestly, I would just be guessing
5. Which word most best describes the root cause of bias?…select one culturalism racism discrimination ethnicism prejudice stereotypes honestly, I would just be guessing
6. What is enculturation?…select one the process of learning another culture the process of learning one’s own culture the process of assimilating a new culture the process of diffusing one’s own culture the process of acclimating to a new culture honestly, I would just be guessing
7. What is social justice?…select one when people are treated equally when people are treated fairly when resources are provided equally when resources are provided based on need when people experience social freedom honestly, I would just be guessing
8. Which best describes gentrification?…select one the process of societal reorientation the social rediscovery of gentle manners the modernization of antiquated social norms the process of changing organizational culture the process of renovating run-down real estate honestly, I would just be guessing
9. What is LatinX?…select one the Latino X games in South America a gender neutral term to replace using Latino or Latina a transgender term that is inclusive of LGBTQ+ people a political viewpoint to eliminate Latino illegal immigration a Central American Latino gang honestly, I would just be guessing
10. What is a xenophile?…select one a person who is fearful of other cultures a person who seeks out cultural conversations a person who loves other cultures a person who has bias against people of other cultures a person who stereotypes people of other cultures honestly, I would just be guessing
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