5. Diversity principles You are attending a training session on the principles that will help you do a better job of managing a new company-wide diversity program. You are going through an exercise in which you are given two statements and asked to pick the one that effectively illustrates one of these principles. Here is one set of statements: Statement 1 Statement 2 Implementing a diversity program means that you are creating an equal opportunity environment, which allows you to disregard federal and state laws on the matter. Even though this diversity program will promote a more diverse and integrated work environment, you will still need to adhere to all federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity employment. You should choose Statement 2 as the more appropriate strategy for managing diversity, since it is an example of following federal and state laws You were unable to attend all of the training, but your coworker has offered to fill you in on the details that you missed. Identify which of the following statements your coworker is likely to indicate as diversity principles discussed during your absence. Check all that apply. Understand you will need feedback from employees on the implementation of the diversity program, both positive and negative. Do not shy away from setting high, but realistic, goals while implementing a diversity program. If necessary, you should lower employee standards to promote diversity. Save & Continue