Companies That Benefit from the Use of Diverse Backgrounds That

question 87

Multiple Choice

Companies that benefit from the use of diverse backgrounds that bring different perspectives to a discussion in a group environment are said to have achieved which of the following dividends of workplace diversity?

• A) increased understanding of the marketplace
• B) better use of employee talent
• C) enhanced breadth of understanding in leadership positions
• D) increased quality of team problem-solving
• E) reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism and lawsuits.

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Definitions:

Genetic Bottleneck

A sharp reduction in the size of a population leading to a decrease in genetic diversity and potential changes in the population structure.

Artificial Selection

The selective breeding of animals and plants to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. Individuals with preferred characteristics are mated or cross-pollinated with other individuals having similar traits.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random fluctuations in the frequency of alleles of a population over time.

Eda Gene

A gene that plays a crucial role in the development of ectodermal tissues, such as skin, hair, and teeth, in vertebrates.