Scenario: Bob Baldwin As an Owner and Manager of Tricky Toys, Bob Baldwin

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Scenario: Bob Baldwin
As an owner and manager of Tricky Toys, Bob Baldwin has been fascinated by all the changes occurring and transforming the workplace.Bob is concerned about the important OB trends that he can understand and take advantage of in developing and positioning his company in the marketplace.
-In collecting his information on OB trends, Bob should be told that all of these statements about America's population and workforce are true EXCEPT which one?

• A)Within the next decade, Asian-Americans will replace African-Americans as the second largest ethnic group.
• B)Surface-level diversity has increased over the past few decades.
• C)Generation-X employees bring somewhat different needs and expectations to the workplace than their baby-boomer counterparts.
• D)The United States is becoming a more multicultural society.
• E)Workforce diversity presents both opportunities and challenges to organizations.

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Definitions:

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Task-oriented Coping Statement

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