Bradley Is the Director of Talent Management at a Laboratory

question 57

Multiple Choice

Bradley is the director of talent management at a laboratory. At a staff meeting, when he suggests allocating more funds for diversity training, one of his peers disagrees. "We've already had sensitivity training about racism in the workplace, and we participated in a job fair that encourages women to pursue careers in science and technology," the woman says. "And we haven't had much employee turnover this year, so there's no need to budget for additional diversity training next year." What is the best way for Bradley to respond to these comments?

• A)I agree. Diversity training varies little from year to year.
• B)I agree. Racism and sexism are the two most important aspects of workplace diversity.
• C)I disagree. Other forms of diversity exist, and it's important that staffers understand them.
• D)I disagree. There can never be enough money devoted to diversity training.

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Definitions:

Centralized Communication Network

A structure in which all communication goes through a central point or hub, controlling the flow of information and often leading to efficient decision-making processes.

Simple Tasks

Activities or jobs that require a minimal level of skill, effort, or complexity to complete.

Decision by Majority

A decision-making process in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is chosen.

Restricted Communication Network

A pattern of interaction in which subgroups have limited communication with one another.