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In what way does current thought on workplace diversity differ from the older “melting-pot” assumption?

A) by recognizing that employees don’t set aside their cultural values, lifestyle preferences, and differences when they come to work
B) by realizing that people from diverse backgrounds will automatically begin to integrate into the larger workplace and community over time
C) by taking active steps to minimize the effect of cultural values and lifestyle preference within the workplace
D) by openly seeking a heterogeneous workplace and avoiding homogeneity wherever possible
E) by using techniques such as structured workshops to show employees that behavior that is perfectly valid within their community may not be valid in the context of the workplace