Glenn refused to promote Carmelia to the position of a global manager because she belonged to a minority community. He was of the opinion that her ethnic identity would limit her from working effectively and that it would make the company's clients uncomfortable. Which attitude has Glenn displayed in his decision?
A) Discrimination
B) Favoritism
C) Opportunism
D) Autocracy
E) Incompetency

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Glenn's decision to not promote Carmelia solely based on her ethnic identity is a clear case of discrimination. Discrimination is the unfair treatment of people on the basis of their characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc. In this case, Glenn has stereotyped Carmelia based on her ethnicity, assuming that she is incapable of working effectively in a global role and that clients would be uncomfortable with her. This attitude is unacceptable and discriminatory.

Glenn Refused to Promote Carmelia to the Position of a Global