As the Diversity of Opinion, Values and Meaning in an Organization

question 164

Short Answer

As the diversity of opinion, values and meaning in an organization narrows, it becomes much _____ vulnerable to external change and ______ able to capitalize on external opportunities.

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Definitions:

Co-authors

Individuals who collaborate in the creation or writing of a work, such as a book, article, or report.

Mentoring

A personal development relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or knowledgeable person.

Tokenism

A condition in which a person is visibly identified as a minority in a dominant culture. These people are identified as representative of their minority groups, and any failure is viewed as a failing of the minority group to which they belong. Tokenism is a creation of the perceptual and communication practices of those who shape the dominant culture of the organization.

Corporate Setting

An environment related to, or characteristic of, a corporation, often involving business operations and professional interactions.