Explain Why Affirmative Action and Attempts to Encourage Diversity Within

question 85

Essay

Explain why affirmative action and attempts to encourage diversity within organizations may be received unfavorably by employees. What can organizations do to minimize unfavorable reactions to policies?

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Definitions:

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

An intergovernmental military alliance formed in 1949 between North American and European countries to ensure mutual defense and security.

Military Aggression

actions by a state to use military force against another state or territory, often without a legitimate cause or provocation, leading to conflict or war.

Eisenhower Doctrine

A Cold War policy declared by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, stating American commitment to defend the Middle East against attack by any communist country.

Communist Takeover

The assumption of control over a government or state by communist forces, typically following a revolution or a period of conflict.