Assume you are the manager of a department with a diverse work group, but white males comprise the largest subgroup.Many of the white males resent having to work along side of female and minority employees who have less seniority and work experience but are paid the same.Several conflicts and incidents have taken place between the white males and others that have disrupted the workplace.Which of the following approaches would be more appropriate and effective in dealing with this situation?
A)Fire the white male perpetrators.
B)Extend preferential treatment to female and minority employees.
C)Urge female and minority employees to take legal action against those who have caused problems.
D)Indicate that discriminatory and other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and initiate a series of meetings to address the problems and encourage open and frank discussion of the issues.

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Firing the white male perpetrators (Option A) would not address the root cause of the problem and could lead to legal issues. Extending preferential treatment to female and minority employees (Option B) could create further resentment among the white males and may not be fair to other employees. Urging female and minority employees to take legal action (Option C) could cause a further divide in the workplace and may not be the best solution. Indicating that discriminatory and other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and initiating a series of meetings to address the problems and encourage open and frank discussion of the issues (Option D) would provide a safe space for all employees to share their thoughts and concerns and could help to identify potential solutions to improve the workplace environment. It is important to address the issue in a collaborative manner and ensure that all employees feel valued and respected in the workplace.

Assume You Are the Manager of a Department with a Diverse