Which One of the Following Was a Feature of the Period

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was a feature of the period from the late 1980s to the late 1990s in terms of workplace diversity?

• A) shifting from compliance and focusing only on women and minorities to including everyone
• B) focusing on complying with laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• C) seeing workplace diversity as a core business issue, important to achieve business success, profitability, and growth
• D) developing corporate programs to help improve self-confidence and qualifications of diverse individuals so they can "fit in"

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Definitions:

Higher Interest Rate

An increased cost of borrowing money reflected in the percentage charged on the principal amount by lenders to borrowers.

Financially Shaky Corporations

Companies that are experiencing financial instability or distress, potentially leading to increased risk for investors and creditors.

Financial Intermediaries

Institutions that act as middlemen between savers and borrowers, facilitating the flow of funds in the financial system, such as banks and investment companies.

Maturity

The point in time when a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, reaches its due date and the principal must be repaid.