Question

Which characteristics does Martin, a marketing manager, demonstrate in the following situation?

"When exploring the possibilities of venturing into new markets, Martin only consults the men in his team. This is an example of ...?"

1) diversity
2) discrimination
3) inclusiveness
4) persecution

Answer 1

Actually the correct answer for this question is choice 2.

Because discrimination means: unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Answer 2

The characteristic that Martin, a marketing manager, demonstrates in that situation is 2) discrimination.

Step-by-step explanation:

Discrimination refers to the prejudicial or unjust treatment, outlook or action of a different category of people, usually on the grounds of sex or race. This treatment is considered worse than the way in which other category of people would be treated in the same situation.

In this case, Martin is only consulting men in his team, so he is leaving women outside the decision making process. Therefore, Martin is discriminating women in his team.