Discrimination or Stereotyping? (Scenario)
Jeremy, Amanda, Taylor, and Omar work in the design department at Casuarina which makes casual and fitness related clothing for the local market. The company has been up and running for over five years and is making profit. Now they are in the process of expanding to the Japanese market where Canadian brands and quality are highly valued. The company has from the beginning embraced diversity as the founders were from Ireland and Turkey. As the company expanded, more diverse and multicultural employees were brought in. There are one or two pockets of the company where talented Caucasian employees at times seem standoffish and keep themselves apart from the rest of the employees during breaks or social occasions.
-In response to the aging workforce,the company welcomes Taylor who as a Millennial ________.
A)does not yet have the right skills but will learn on the job
B)tends not to socialize with the current workforce due to age differences
C)brings his own ideas and approaches to the workplace
D)expects more salary and benefits because of his skills with the latest technology

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario mentions that the company has embraced diversity from the beginning and has brought in multicultural employees. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the company is open to new ideas and approaches. The fact that Taylor is a millennial is just a demographic descriptor and does not necessarily mean that they will not socialize with the current workforce or that they do not have the required skills. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it is the most positive and reflects the company's commitment to diversity and innovation.