Read the excerpt from a position paper by the Rhode Island Department of Administration, and answer the question that follows.
Diversity is the recognition, acknowledgement, and valuing of individual differences. In a diverse workforce and a diverse community, we must ensure the equitable treatment of individuals in all matters relating to delivery of State services, State business and employment practices…
Back in 1999, the Governor brought together a team of individuals from around State Government to discuss ways that the state personnel process could be reformed to contribute to improvement of the Government’s bottom line. The Diversity Initiative was established as an outcome of discussions.
Which of the following identifies the organization’s purpose for this document?
to convince people that a diverse workforce is important
to explain that diversity is the recognition, acknowledgement, and valuing of individual differences
to explain the importance and origin of the state’s Diversity Initiative
to persuade people to support state services