Scenario 8.1 Ray Caldwell Is the Human Resource Manager of a Management

question 44

Multiple Choice

Scenario 8.1
Ray Caldwell is the human resource manager of a management consulting firm.The consultants in the company are mostly white males and are a cohesive group.Very few conflicts exist between them and decisions are made quickly and without much disagreement.A number of qualified applicants for new positions in the firm are from different cultural backgrounds.Ray wonders if he should consider hiring them.He is currently assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the firm becoming more multicultural.
-Refer to Scenario 8.1.Ray is concerned that if he hires female managers, they may not be given opportunities to advance to top management positions in the firm.Therefore, Ray is concerned about:

• A) racial discrimination.
• B) accommodations that might be legally required.
• C) glass ceiling.
• D) diversity training.
• E) communication barriers.

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Definitions:

Sweat Gland

Glands located in the skin that produce sweat, a fluid that helps regulate body temperature through evaporation.

Sebaceous Gland

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Eccrine Gland

Sweat glands that are found all over the body and help in thermoregulation by secreting sweat directly onto the surface of the skin.