In Many Departments, a Certain Level of Tension and Conflict

question 50

Multiple Choice

In many departments, a certain level of tension and conflict exists between racial, ethnic, and gender groups.Officers believed they were being discriminated against because

• A)they spoke out in behalf of their group and were identified by management as troublemakers.
• B)of the different compensation packages received between groups.
• C)promotions and preferred assignments were perceived to be going to minorities who were less qualified.
• D)none of the groups were allowed to work together for fear they would compare notes and become angrier at management.

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