Workplace Diversity

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that, whereas discrimination in the workplace is not simply immoral but also illegal, taking steps to insure that a workplace mirrors a generalized image of America in proportion to the nation's diversity is a different issue. The author points out that even the strongest defendants of the benefits of diversity cannot refuse to acknowledge the problems of managing a diverse workplace and of the shifts necessary in organizational management so that all persons benefit from the increase in workplace diversity. The paper stresses that, for diversity to succeed in the workplace, this hiring policy must have the support from higher level members of the organization, must be included in the organizational strategic plan and must be followed up with sensitivity training.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pros
Cons
Solution

From the Paper:

"Increased productivity enhances the positive feelings of all employees about diversity. A 1998 study, by Covenant Investment Management rated the performance of the Standard and Poor's' 500 on a series of factors relating to the hiring and advancement of women and nonwhites and found the annualized return for the 100 companies rated lowest in equal employment opportunities issues averaged 7.9 percent compared to 18.3 percent for the 100 companies that rated highest in their equal employment opportunities."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Michael Boyd. (2006) "Achieving Diversity in the Workforce." CIO Magazine. Retrieved 12 Aug 2006 at http://www2.cio.com/analyst/report310.html
• "Building and Maintaining a Diverse and High Quality Workforce." (25 Jun 2000) Diversity Guide Homepage. Retrieved 12 Aug 2006 athttp://www.opm.gov/Diversity/diversity-2.htm#sec2-1
• Melissa Lauber. (1998) "Studies show Diversity in the Workplace is Profitable." Retrieved 12 Aug 2006 at http://www.villagelife.org/news/archives/diversity.html
• Wentling, R. M. & N. Palma-Rivas. "Current Status and Future Trends of Diversity Initiatives in the Workplace: Diversity Experts' Perspectives." MDS-1082 Study. Retrieved 12 Aug 2006 at http://vocserve.berkeley.edu/Summaries/1082sum.html

More papers on Workplace Diversity:

• Research Paper # 149355 : "Workplace Diversity as a Learning Opportunity"
• Persuasive Essay # 107537 : "Workplace Diversity"
• Term Paper # 122167 : "Managing Workplace Diversity"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: