One Strategy to Ensure That Diversity Is Managed Effectively in an Organization

question 96

Multiple Choice

One strategy to ensure that diversity is managed effectively in an organization is to

• A)focus attention on individuals who are conspicuously different so all perspectives are considered.
• B)evaluate individuals in extremes of positivity or negativity to avoid gray areas.
• C)discourage the sharing of differing perspectives to avoid conflict.
• D)cover up biases and stereotypes to keep the environment positive.
• E)secure top management commitment to align human resources.

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Definitions:

Biological Identity

The aspects of an individual's identity that are determined by physical and genetic characteristics.

Symbolic Categories

Conceptual distinctions used to classify objects, people, or ideas based on shared characteristics or meanings.

Social Construction

The theory that much of the world, including knowledge and social norms, is created through the interactions and perceptions of individuals.

Phenotypes

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.