Paul was pleased to see that the members of his new team were a mix of different gender, demographic, and cultural characteristics.He saw this as a positive, but he was concerned that it could also lead to a disadvantage.Research would suggest this concern would be true if
A)Paul's workplace is in a traditional, female-dominated industry.
B)Paul's workplace is in a traditional, male-dominated industry.
C)Paul's workplace is in a nontraditional industry, with no dominant gender.
D)Paul's workplace is in a society that values diversity.
E)Paul's workplace has norms of greater openness to new ideas.

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Research suggests that diverse teams face greater challenges and potential disadvantages in traditional, male-dominated industries. In such industries, men may be more likely to discount the contributions of women and minorities and create a less inclusive work environment. Therefore, Paul's concern about potential challenges is likely valid in this situation.

Paul Was Pleased to See That the Members of His