Additional Case 4.4 Xavier Has Just Become the Head of HR at Hot

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Additional Case 4.4
Xavier has just become the head of HR at Hot Rods, Inc. He notices that the company is very homogenous, especially in light of the very diverse community in which it is located. He is surprised to find that the number of women and other minorities is quite low in all positions. As one of his first responsibilities, Xavier wants to implement a diversity program at Hot Rods.
-Refer to Additional Case 4.4.Xavier institutes a diversity program at Hot Rods and,despite his best efforts,people make critical comments about it.Some men are complaining that more women have been hired simply because of their gender and that they lack the necessary skills to perform their jobs.This is most likely a manifestation of:

• A) inclusiveness.
• B) high turnover.
• C) resentment.
• D) cultural determinism.

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused

A coping strategy that involves managing or regulating one's emotional response to a problem rather than addressing the problem directly.

Irrational Thinking

Thought processes characterized by illogical or unreasonable assumptions and beliefs, often leading to negative emotions and behaviors.

Albert Ellis

A psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes changing irrational beliefs to improve emotional well-being.

Comparing Problems

Analyzing and evaluating issues by juxtaposing them with others to understand their relative magnitude or complexity.