The NBA Currently Has the Highest Percentage of Minority Vice

question 39

Multiple Choice

The NBA currently has the highest percentage of minority vice presidents and league office managers in the history of men's sports. NBA spokesperson Brian McIntyre reports that this is business as usual for the organization. He says NBA commissioner David Stern "has long felt that a diverse workplace is the only workplace." This best illustrates which of the following components of an organization's diversity plan?

• A) Secure top management's leadership and commitment.
• B) Assess the organization's progress toward goals.
• C) Attract employees.
• D) Train employees in diversity.
• E) Retain employees.

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