Instead of an ordinary day at their desks, Sam and Laney spent all day in classes. There, they learned about various organizational barriers to effective diversity management, including the myths, stereotypes, and cultural differences that can separate people. Thanks to the skilled instructors-not to mention their own commitment to understanding the material-Sam and Laney came away with a better understanding of corporate culture, requirements for success, and important behaviors that affect opportunities for advancement. The class they attended today involved
A)minority recruitment.
B)organizational assessment.
C)skill building.
D)affirmative action counseling.
E)awareness building.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The language in the passage, such as "barriers to effective diversity management," "myths, stereotypes, and cultural differences," and "important behaviors that affect opportunities for advancement," suggests that the class focused on raising awareness about diversity-related issues and building understanding among participants. This aligns with the goal of awareness building, making choice E the best answer.

Instead of an Ordinary Day at Their Desks, Sam and Laney