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

question 49

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.If Ray decides to make the organization truly diverse, it is most likely that the organization would be:

• A) free of conflict.
• B) short of initiatives.
• C) divided on a cultural basis.
• D) composed of several subgroups.
• E) less integrated at informal levels.

Distinguish between different types of intelligence and how they change or are utilized in adulthood.

Acknowledge the impact of aging on speed of processing and multitasking abilities.

Understand the impact of lifestyle choices on aging and brain health.

Recognize the influence of education, experience, and national wealth on intelligence and societal development.

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