1. Diversity: Differences that matter Select the scenario that includes an example of affirmative action. Scenario 1 Juanita is writing a report on the positive response, from both employees and clients, to her company's recent efforts to value all of its employees' differences. Scenario 2 Alex's company has recently been mandated to promote certain employees who have been consistently overlooked during the promotion process. Scenario 1 Scenario 2 One of the previous scenarios is an example of affirmative action, while the other is an example of diversity. Now you can compare the two scenarios in order to recognize one of the differences between affirmative action and diversity: Affirmative action is intended to whereas diversity is intended to Management at Work While reading the newspaper one day, you come across an article discussing the diversity strategy presented by the cereal and food producer Kellogg's. The main theme of the story is that the company strives to both produce the best product for its customers and create an environment that values and utilizes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking of its employees and customers. Kellogg's is likely to have experienced in the growth of its business since the implementation of the diversity strategy. You have recently been given an assignment to interview a manager at a company that promotes diversity, and you decide to contact Kellogg's. During the interview, you ask about how the diversity strategy has affected the company. Which of the following is likely to be the manager's response? There has been an increase in turnover, but we are working to reduce tensions among our employees. The employees are fairly happy but are worried about the company's lack of growth. Over time, our employees have really become competent at effectively solving problems as a group. The correct answers to the previous questions help to highlight which of the following about diversity? Supporting diversity isn't just the right thing to do; it provides for a company's success. The cost-saving aspects of promoting diversity are often reversed by the consequences of slowed growth. Supporting the idea of diversity is a legal obligation that can cost companies money