Garin Is an HR Manager Preparing a Message to His

question 57

Multiple Choice

Garin is an HR manager preparing a message to his company's employees, explaining the company's new policy of valuing diversity. Which statement should he use to express the best business case for valuing diversity?

• A) A diverse workforce makes the company more competitive by providing insights into its diverse customers.
• B) A diverse workforce is necessary to stay out of legal trouble related to equal employment opportunity.
• C) Valuing diversity takes many forms, including affirmative action and rewards for demonstrating respect.
• D) Valuing diversity need not be limited to employees in categories protected by law.
• E) Valuing diversity involves administrative decisions for the human resource department.

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Definitions:

Past Consideration

Something completed before an agreement is made; it is not valid consideration.

Early Repayment

The act of paying off a loan or mortgage before the agreed-upon due date, often resulting in financial penalties.

Equitable Estoppel

A legal defense tool that prevents a party from taking back a promise or from arguing against facts they previously admitted to, when another party has relied on that promise or those facts.

Legal Obligation

A duty enforced by law, requiring an individual or entity to conform to certain conduct or to refrain from certain actions.