Scenario 2.4.Ontario School District

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Scenario 2.4.Ontario School District
Mr.Smith,a public elementary school custodian,is a Seventh Day Adventist.His religious beliefs prevent him from working from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.The work schedule,which requires him to work a Friday shift from 3 p.m.to 11 p.m.is set out in the collective agreement between his employer and his union.Accommodating Mr.Smith's religious beliefs would require allowing him to work hours different from those specified.The employer and the union can't agree on a means of accommodating Mr.Smith.As a result,he is dismissed from his job.This school,part of the largest school district in Ontario,recently developed programs to promote employment equity and diversity.
-Please refer to Scenario 2.4.Which of the following is a reason why the school district values diversity management?

• A)ethnic group members have knowledge of foreign cultures and languages
• B)ethnic group members must be fairly represented and not adversely impacted in the workplace
• C)to eliminate systemic discrimination
• D)designated group members usually have a stronger work ethic

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