The Systems Flexibility Argument Suggests That More Diverse Organizations Will

question 23

Multiple Choice

The systems flexibility argument suggests that more diverse organizations will be more competitive because they will

• A) be better able to understand different market segments.
• B) be characterized by multiple perspectives and ways of thinking.
• C) be better able to respond to changes in environment.
• D) become known among women and minorities as good places to work.
• E) have higher levels of productivity and lower levels of turnover and absenteeism.

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Definitions:

Federal Arbitration Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1925 that provides for contractual agreements to arbitrate disputes rather than litigate them in courts.

Arbitration Agreements

Legal contracts that require parties to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than litigation.

Courts

Judicial tribunals that meet in a regular place and apply the law in an attempt to settle disputes by weighing the arguments presented by advocates for each party.

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To resolve a dispute, agreement, or financial transaction in a final and conclusive manner, often through negotiation or payment.