Shanna notices that there are a pretty good number of employees in the company who are from her same cultural background, but that she is the only one who is in a position as a senior manager or higher. This observation suggests that her organization is probably a
A) monolithic organization.
B) plural organization.
C) multicultural organization.
D) globalized organization.

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A plural organization is one where there is a diverse workforce in terms of demographics, including cultural backgrounds, but diversity in top leadership positions might be lacking. Shanna's observation that many employees share her cultural background but she is the only one in a senior position suggests the presence of diversity without full integration at all levels, characteristic of a plural organization.

Shanna Notices That There Are a Pretty Good Number of Employees