Carmen Assigned a Newly Hired Employee, Raj, to the Accounting

Multiple Choice

Carmen assigned a newly hired employee, Raj, to the accounting department because the department needs to work more quickly and accurately. Carmen assumed that the new employee could provide the needed energy. Unfortunately, the other workers seem to resent Raj's presence because of his cultural and ethnic background. They have further excluded him from the work group. This has made Raj's work more difficult since he is not really given the "inside" information needed to perform his work efficiently. Which of the challenges of a diversified workforce appears to be operating most prominently in this scenario?

A) gender discrimination
B) groupthink
C) lower cohesiveness
D) greater flexibility
E) decentralized decision making