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.

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The first component of the program, which encourages minority employees to network and socialize, is an example of a support group. This is because it is designed to provide emotional and social support to employees who may feel isolated in their work environment. The other components of the program (pairing older managers with young minority managers, offering flexible work arrangements, etc.) may also provide support to employees, but they are not specifically focused on creating a support group.

The Oxford Corporation Has Introduced a New Program Called "Stay