Not Paying Attention to Diversity Can Be Costly to Organizations

question 9

Multiple Choice

Not paying attention to diversity can be costly to organizations in all of the following ways except

• A)it can decrease turnover.
• B)it can lower productivity.
• C)it can block minority involvement in decision making.
• D)it can increase tensions among workers.
• E)it can increase lawsuits.

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Definitions:

Disparate Impact Claims

Legal claims that challenge practices that, while neutral in appearance, disproportionately affect a protected group, without a justified business necessity.

Labor Market

The labor market is the arena in which workers seek employment and employers seek workers.

Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Is sexual harassment in which the harasser offers to exchange something of value for sexual favors.

Sexual Favors

Inappropriate requests or demands for sexual acts, often in exchange for job benefits or to avoid negative job consequences.