Executives at Macromix Have Initiated a Diversity Skills Training Program

question 37

Multiple Choice

Executives at Macromix have initiated a diversity skills training program to educate employees about the importance of diversity at the workplace.Which of the following should be the first step to be implemented in the program?

• A)making employees aware of the assumptions and biases they may have
• B)teaching people specific skills on how to communicate effectively with their fellow employees
• C)increasing employees' sensitivity and openness to those who are different from them
• D)training employees on how to work effectively in a diverse work environment

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