Managing Diversity Is Important Because Affirmative Action and Equal Employment

question 41

Multiple Choice

Managing diversity is important because affirmative action and equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws have

• A)failed to adequately punish corporations for the deeds of their predecessors.
• B)not done enough in terms of establishing quotas for hiring.
• C)established a combative atmosphere in the workplace.
• D)not done enough to improve opportunities for women and minorities.
• E)established a situation in which company leaders are too comfortable.

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