Suppose you work as a human resource (HR) executive at Total Solution s, Inc., a culturally and geographically diverse organization. A recent government study on human statistics indicates that colleagues who share culturally similar backgrounds perform more efficiently and effectively on the job. These study findings, however, appear contrary to the basic research on the value of diverse workforces. John, the vice president of HR has read extensively about this study. He meets with senior management to discuss if the concept can be implemented at Total .

1. Suppose you work as a human resource (HR) executive at Total
Solution
s, Inc., a culturally and geographically diverse organization. A
recent government study on human statistics indicates that
colleagues who share culturally similar backgrounds perform
more efficiently and effectively on the job. These study
findings, however, appear contrary to the basic research on the
value of diverse workforces. John, the vice president of HR has
read extensively about this study. He meets with senior
management to discuss if the concept can be implemented at
Total