Politically Correct Speech Is Something Managers Can't Ignore; However, ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Politically correct speech is something managers can't ignore; however, ________.

• A) a few poorly chosen words by a single employee are insufficient grounds for a lawsuit against the organization
• B) by eliminating words from our vocabulary, we reduce our ability to communicate
• C) insensitivity is not a fireable offense if you do your job well at most firms
• D) some people are just overly sensitive and you can't avoid "insulting" them, no matter what you do

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