Workplace Diversity

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This paper describes the current status of the change in the composition of the US workforce, in particular, in terms of ethnic diversity amongst males. Much research has been conducted on this subject, and much of this is discussed here. Policy documents have also been adopted, according to changes in laws regarding equal opportunities, and these are also discussed here. The implications of the changing ethnic make-up of the workforce on businesses is discussed, as are the consequences for businesses if they do not keep up with this demographic shift. The positive impacts, such as ideas generation and transplantation to other countries, are discussed, as are some negative impacts of an increased ethnic diversity in the workforce of the US. Overall, it is concluded that an increase in ethnic males in the workplace will be an excellent input for many businesses.

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"The organization that competes successfully in today's business marketplace makes it a priority to provide capital or responsive, market-oriented products and services to clients and customers (Foster et al., 1988). The way an organization communicates these priorities is by tying them to the company's mission through a series of goals and action plans: successful companies know that without such policies they fail to remain competitive (Foster et al., 1988). What American business isn't certain of, however, is how workforce diversity affects a company's competitive abilities: will the ability to manage diversity become yet another factor in a company's success (Foster et al., 1988)?"

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