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.
-The manager who hired Omar recognizes that one big challenge for managers of diverse workforce is to ________.
A)provide accommodation for religious beliefs so that other employees don't view it as special treatment
B)make sure that employees do not discuss their religious beliefs in the workplace
C)treat all employees identically despite individual differences in faith
D)expect employees to judge people by appearance not by their religion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario highlights the importance of managing diversity in the workplace, particularly in accommodating religious beliefs without making it seem like special treatment. This approach fosters an inclusive environment.