A company hires a diverse group of people but they are rarely invited to meetings or considered for promotions. This scenario illustrates?

• A. Diversity without inclusion.
• B. High diversity with high inclusion.
• C. Inclusion without diversity.
• D. Belonging relies on tenure.

Answer: (A)

This scenario shows diversity without inclusion: the workforce includes people from varied backgrounds, but they’re not being brought into the decision-making process or given equal advancement opportunities. Inclusion means those diverse employees have a real role in meetings and access to promotions, so they can contribute and grow. When they’re rarely invited to meetings or considered for promotions, representation exists without the participation and opportunity that inclusion provides. The other options don’t fit because the situation demonstrates diversity present without the accompanying inclusive practices, not a case of inclusion without diversity, nor a scenario of high inclusion, and belonging isn’t the focus here since tenure isn’t what determines exclusion from meetings or promotions.