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

question 42

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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 wants to find a good example of an organization that is truly multicultural.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of such an organization?

• A) Equal influence on organizational culture and fundamental norms by all groups
• B) Low levels of internal conflict
• C) Absence of barriers for entry and participation in any organizational activity
• D) Identification of organizational roles with particular cultural groups
• E) Accurate reflection of the market in the diversity of the organization

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