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Key Terms

animal rights
the entitlement of nonhuman animals to ethical treatment
diversity dividend
the financial benefit of improved performance resulting from a diverse workforce
inclusion
the engagement of all employees in the corporate culture
income inequality
the unequal distribution of income among the participants of an economy
reasonable accommodation
a change or adjustment to a job or other aspect of the work environment that permits an employee with a disability or other need to perform that job
undue hardship
a difficulty or expense to the firm significant enough that reasonable accommodation may not be required

 

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