Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity contributes to organizational performance? Select one: a. potential source of competitive advantage from improved innovation efforts b. increased understanding of the marketplace and improved ability to better market to diverse customers c. ability to attract and retain employees of diverse backgrounds d. reduced costs associated with high turnover and absenteeism

Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity contributes to organizational performance? Select one: a. potential source of competitive advantage from improved innovation efforts b. increased understanding of the marketplace and improved ability to better market to diverse customers c. ability to attract and retain employees of diverse backgrounds d. reduced costs associated with high turnover and absenteeism

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter14: Work Motivation For Performance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CTQ: A 2015 New York Times article described Amazon as a soulless, dystopian workplace where no fun is...

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