Diversity) The issue of whether diversity is positive or negative for an orga¬ nization has been hotly debated for many years. Some people argue that, because of its homogeneous workforce, Japan has an inherent advantage in competing with the United States. The benefits of a homogeneous workforce result from a common language, religion, work ethic, and so forth. Prepare a two-minute oral report in which you take a position and persuasively pre¬ sent an argument on whether diversity aids or hinders an organization.

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