Theo, Diana, and Teddy, who work for different organizations, are comparing the diversity makeup of their respective companies. Theo states that in his workplace there are few minority employees and most of them have low-status jobs. In contrast, Diana states that her company values diversity and seeks to fully integrate gender, racial, and minority group members, both formally and informally. Finally, Teddy states that his organization also has a diverse workforce and that it uses affirmative action to manage it; however, he says that most minority employees are placed in similar job positions.When Teddy says that the company that he works for has a diverse workforce and uses affirmative action to manage it, but that most minority employees are placed in similar job positions, he is describing a ________ organization.
A)monolithic
B)pluralistic
C)multicultural
D)bureaucratic
E)multinational

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Teddy's description of his organization aligns with the characteristics of a pluralistic organization, where diversity is present and affirmative action is used to manage it, but minority employees are often found in similar job positions, indicating a level of integration without full inclusion in a variety of roles.

Theo, Diana, and Teddy, Who Work for Different Organizations, Are