Prior to 1993, IBM managed diversity by
A)ignoring differences and providing equal employment opportunities.
B)minimizing differences and emphasizing similarities.
C)emphasizing differences and opportunities.
D)minimizing differences as deficiency and highlighting differences as opportunities.

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Prior to 1993, IBM's approach to managing diversity was to ignore differences and focus solely on providing equal employment opportunities. This approach is known as the "colorblind" approach, where differences are seen as a potential source of conflict and are therefore downplayed in favor of creating a unified, homogeneous workplace. While this approach had good intentions, it ultimately failed to address the unique challenges and experiences of different groups within the organization.

Prior to 1993, IBM Managed Diversity by