Suppose a manager at a retail store wants to reduce potential prejudice between her employees. Which of the following approaches would accomplish this goal by re-defining the in-group?
A. Encouraging employees to be mindful of their own actions and those of others, and asking them to speak up if they witness prejudiced behavior
B. Handing out t-shirts that say, "We're all on the same team – the retail team!" and organizing in-store events that emphasize this message
C. Making sure that each employee spends at least a few long shifts working closely with each other employee
D. Making sure that a single sale to a customer requires multiple employees to complete, then sharing the sales bonus between them
Answer: B
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