Diversity is defined as the differences among people. The primary dimensions of
diversity include issues such as gender, race, and age (Lim & Noriega, 2007). The workforce
diversity that people always talk about is mainly related to these core issues. However,
inadequate attention has been paid to the secondary dimensions of diversity, which include issues
such as communication style, religious beliefs, ethnic customs, relationship status, and general
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appearance. These differences can generally be described as cultural diversity (Reece & Brandt,
1996).