The Oxford Corporation Has Introduced a New Program Called "Stay

Multiple Choice

The Oxford Corporation has introduced a new program called "Stay and Grow with Oxford." It has several different components.The company operates in a rural area where there are few minority employees. It has set up regular meetings for its minority employees in the area to meet, exchange information about activities and housing options, and socialize.Since many of the managers are nearing retirement age, one component of the program pairs older managers with promising young minority managers in order to offer their youthful counterparts career advice and introduce them to the company's top management.Because members of some minority groups recognize holidays other than those celebrated by the majority, the company has introduced a flexible work system that allows these employees to take time off during their holidays.The first component of Oxford Industries' "Stay and Grow with Oxford" program, encouraging networking by minority employees in a rural area, is an example of

A) career displacement.
B) support groups.
C) employee promotions.
D) alternative work arrangements.
E) mentoring.