Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
Arti, CEO of an FMCG company, was under pressure from the Board of Governors (BoG) to increase diversity in the workforce. The board wanted the company to hire candidates with vision impairment*, as it believed that they contributed to organizations in many unique ways.
The CEO was apprehensive of hiring visually impaired candidates; she was not sure about the feasibility of accommodating them in the current setting. Moreover, Arti was unsure as to how the visually impaired could contribute meaningfully to the organization. (* A person, with a vision impairment in a range of 60-100 percent, is referred to as a visually impaired person. A person with 100 percent vision impairment cannot see at all.)
Arti wanted to follow the suggestion given by the Board of Governors; however, she was not sure if the company was ready to accommodate candidates with 100 percent visual impairment. Also, the concern of involving such employees in meaningful activities was constantly bothering her. Hence, she constituted a committee to come up with recommendations that would help the company in hiring 100 percent visually impaired employees
After two months of deliberations, the committee came up with the following recommendations:
1. Hire visually impaired employees unconditionally as it is any company’s social responsibility
2. Hire visually impaired employees in the activities they can contribute
3. Ensure visually impaired friendly office space, food courts, restrooms, parking etc.
4. Allow guide dogs to assist employees with 100 percent vision impairment in the office premises
Which of the following options will BEST allay concerns as well as be fair to all stakeholders?
Option B is the correct answer.
2: This recommendation addresses the concern of involving visually impaired employees in meaningful activities by ensuring they are hired based on their abilities and contributions. It aligns with the idea of maximizing their potential in areas where they can make a valuable impact.
3: This recommendation addresses the practical aspects of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for visually impaired employees. It ensures that the workplace infrastructure is accessible and accommodating to their needs, enhancing their overall experience.
4: This recommendation recognizes the assistance that guide dogs can provide to employees with complete vision impairment. Allowing guide dogs contributes to the well-being and independence of visually impaired individuals.
These recommendations collectively address the concerns of meaningful employment, workplace accessibility, and assistance for employees with 100 percent vision impairment.
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