Why Are Many Organizations Now Moving Responsibility for Diversity Programs

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why are many organizations now moving responsibility for diversity programs out of Human Resource departments?

• A)Because Human Resource personnel do not know diversity law.
• B)Because Human Resource departments tend to be staffed mostly by women
• C)Because diversity should be considered as a strategic not just a legal issue
• D)Because diversity is not as important as a business issue as it once was in most organizations

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Definitions:

Mechanistic

An organizational design characterized by rigid and tightly controlled structures, often found in highly formalized and hierarchical organizations.

Formal

Pertaining to or following established traditions, rules, or conventions, often in an official or professional context.

Network Organizations

are structured around networks rather than traditional hierarchies, emphasizing informal communication, flexibility, and decentralized decision-making.

Virtual Organizations

A business model where an organization operates and coordinates its activities primarily through digital and telecommunication networks rather than in a physical space.