An organizational actor who is politically correct enhances the target because the target is
A) not diminished because of a demographic characteristic.
B) likely to feel pride because a demographic characteristic is brought to his or her attention.
C) poked fun at in a good-natured way.
D) less insulted than he or she has been in the past.

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Being politically correct means avoiding language or actions that could be offensive or discriminatory towards a particular group of people. By doing so, the organizational actor is ensuring that the target is not diminished or made to feel inferior because of a particular demographic characteristic, which is beneficial for both the target and the organization.

An Organizational Actor Who Is Politically Correct Enhances the Target