In Keeping with His Company's Commitment to Managing Diversity, David

question 88

Multiple Choice

In keeping with his company's commitment to managing diversity, David stresses to his subordinates that they must respect people of all minority groups and comply with government guidelines regarding affirmative action, disability policy, sexual harassment, and so forth. He emphasizes the necessity of such compliance, as well as the consequences for failing to do so. To his dismay, he observes signs of conflict between members of various groups in his department, and he wonders what went wrong. Most likely the problem is that

• A)for all his efforts, David has failed to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.
• B)employees, particularly those of the majority group, are not complying with guidelines.
• C)the company has put in place an unrealistic set of policies for managing diversity.
• D)conflict is an unavoidable consequence of bringing various groups together.
• E)David has failed to take the kind of positive approach that managing diversity requires.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels in the tissues that permit exchange of materials between cells and blood.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, or separates other tissues or organs, often containing collagen or other fibers.

Muscle Tissue

A body tissue that contracts to produce movement, including skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle types.

Capillary Walls

The thin, permeable walls of capillaries, the smallest blood vessels, which allow for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and surrounding tissues.