Employee Affinity Groups Focus on Concerns of Employees Who Share

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Essay

Employee affinity groups focus on concerns of employees who share a social identity. Write a short essay explaining how affinity groups benefit employees, as well as the companies that sponsor them. Include some practical suggestions on how to start your own affinity group.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to another being, motivated by hostility, anger, or a desire to dominate.

Inhibition

Refers to the psychological process through which certain behaviors or responses are suppressed.

Respondent Behavior

A behavioral process (also known as the conditioned response) that occurs in reaction to a specific stimulus without conscious intention.

Physiological Processes

The natural biological activities and functions occurring within the body's systems and organs.