Abstract
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."

Tags:tokenism, training, mirror, productivity, discrimination

Abstract
This paper explains that diversity in the workplace generally has been thought of as purely an employment equity issue; however, diversity is coming to be recognized as an asset, which, like any other asset, can be well managed and can contribute to the bottom line. The author points out that managing diversity is a challenge because it requires organizational change, which means fostering a cultural environment that values differences and maximizes the potential of all employees. The paper stresses that, above all, diversity means recognizing the uniqueness of another person whether that person is a customer or an employee.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Diversity Defined
Diversity Pros and Cons
Diversity and Success
Diversity And Company Image
Management of Diversity
Diversity and Training
Organizational Values And Diversity
Conclusion

From the Paper
"First, establish your core values as an organisation and use this as a foundation on which to build you diversity strategy. Remember you're changing the culture of your organisation, and that is a very long and painstaking process. You must champion diversity personally. Without commitment diversity will not take root in your organisation. Celebrate diversity. Make an annual event out of celebrating diversity. Recognize and honor employees who practice diversity. That kind of recognition sends out a powerful message that your organisation is committed to diversity."

Tags:respect, perception, customers, holistic, mentoring

Abstract
This paper explains that, as a young adult, living in a multicultural environment is an important step in developing personal identity because it gives the possibility to engage in relations, which are subject to various cultural influences. The author points out that psychologist Beverly Tatum believes that self perception is in fact built on the reaction to others' perception of one's self. The paper stresses that black teenagers sitting together in a high school's cafeteria can be interpreted as a sign of cultural affinity or as a reaction to racist attitudes; however, society must move towards deeper human interactions thus reducing racist attitudes and increasing inter-cultural bonds.

From the Paper
"Why is racism still a problem in American schools? Since the early '60, after the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education outlawed the "separate but equal" doctrine of school segregation, gradual efforts have been in order to deal with racial issues. The progress is notable. Yet, even today, it is still considered an uphill battle. Christopher. Farley and Kevin Fedarko, commenting a recent poll conducted by TIME/ CNN on 1,282 adults show that more than half of those interviewed consider racism to be a major issue. On the other hand, they observe a more powerful reluctance from the part of black teenagers when blaming racism for poor living conditions, as opposed to failing to take advantage of available opportunities, factor considered responsible for financial distress by more and more black teenagers."

Tags:identity, racism, opportunities, self-perception, cultural-affinity

Abstract
This paper explains the characteristics and workplace management perceptions of four cohorts: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. The author point out that awareness of what motivates each group is important; however, attaching too much importance to generational diversity can be dangerous. The paper stresses that, as younger generations become managers, they should acknowledge the experiences, resolve and loyalty of Traditionalists and the contributions, successes, importance to the organization and need for positive feedback of Boomers.

Table of Contents
Generations in Today's Workforce
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Generation Y
Generational Perceptions of the Four Functions of Management
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
How to Bridge the Generation Gap
The Future of Management

From the Paper
"Who are these generations and why are they so different? While we understand that not every individual of a certain age fits neatly into one category, it is important to understand the broad generational characteristics and core values that affect how members of each generation perform in the workplace. Understanding the underlying influences and traits of the generational cohorts who occupy the boxes on the organizational charts will assist managers in knowing who they are hiring, how to motivate the individual, how to help the individual reach their personal goals, and prepare the next generations for leadership."

Tags:characteristics, traditionalist, boomer, younger, perceptions

Abstract
This paper discusses the diverse components that affect a person's experience with his/her respective job. It looks at the factors that affect choosing a particular career and how a person handles work stress. The paper also looks at the different factors that contribute to a person's decision-making ability and how he/she integrates different experiences in order to build his/her unique personality.

From the Paper
"As those mentioned above, experience at work are affected by a person's age, gender, ethnicity, social class and by many others not mentioned. All of these affect one another. Life at work is characterized by diverse experiences, both negative and positive ones. And they all come together to build a well rounded person. Whether we let our age, gender or any other factor affect us negatively or positively will also depend on us. We could be flexible enough to accept the things we cannot change in ourselves, like our age, and work on those things we can still improve on, like our educational level."

Tags:diversity stress personality, decision making

Abstract
The paper presents the personal attitudes, beliefs and philosophy of the writer with regards to the inclusion of special needs children, specifically for early education classes and students. The writer supports inclusion and explains that it promotes the interaction of different capabilities so that the students begin to appreciate diversity and varied talents from a young age. The writer stresses how children can learn from a young age that everybody in the world has something to contribute.

Outline:
Introduction
What It Means
Philosophy
My Beliefs

From the Paper
"The field of special education has exploded for the past few decades. Today children who have special needs are being accommodated so that they can become educated in a regular education classroom as often as possible. Federal law mandates that the children who have special needs are accommodated and assisted in a learning environment at no cost to the parents beginning at the age of three if needed. While opponents of such measures believe that it pushes children together that are not necessarily at the same level, thereby creating the more advanced students to have to slow down to wait for the special education children, I believe that the inclusion of special education children has the exact opposite affect on overall learning as well as the development of social skills."

Tags:special, disabilities, capabilities, acceptance, understanding, differences

Abstract
The writer of this paper analyzes the changing demographics in American schools today. The writer contends and proves by way of published studies and reports that by the year 2020 approximately 46% of students in public schools will be minorities. This paper, written from the writer's personal point of view, examines the importance of training and equipping teachers with the tools necessary to meet the needs of culturally diverse students. This paper details the various strategies and methods currently available when creating and implementing multi-cultural lesson plans. The writer of this paper stresses the importance of empowering students to be aware of non-traditional cultures and societies which may seem unfamiliar to them. This paper explores the many advantages in teaching about culturally diverse issues. The writer also details the style in which the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo was introduced in a classroom setting and the resulting impact on the students.

From the Paper
"All the students can benefit from a multicultural lesson. It is good for traditional students to understand that other cultures, different from their own, not only exist but add richness to the fabric of society. This could be explained to the students, in fact, by bringing in a piece of hand woven fabric--preferably multicolored--as a semi-concrete metaphor for society. We could talk about the different colors and how they contribute to the beauty of the whole. Mexican weaving would be particularly appropriate! Furthermore, the world is globalizing. Globalism, which started as a trend, has become a fact of life in today's world of business and will continue to develop more in the future. The world is quickly growing smaller, with travel and communication more commonplace. There is a good chance some of the students will travel to Mexico someday, and it will help if they know a little about it before they arrive. A lesson of this kind will encourage them to continue learning about Mexico in the future."

Tags:education, culture, diverse, minorities, whites, mexican, curriculum, tolerance

Abstract
This paper explains that the stress of the workday, the increasingly diverse American workforce and the need to convey complex information in simple terms demands that effective communication skills must be learned by all employees regardless of their position in the hierarchy of the organization. The paper further explains that different communication styles, created by different individuals' cultural backgrounds, are a barrier to effective communication. The paper specifically looks at how different personalities, different culture, and the role of gender and place in the hierarchy can influence a person's communication style.

From the Paper
"Although no one can entirely abandon his or her cultural communication style overnight, effective communication in a diverse workplace requires a certain level of cultural literacy and sensitivity. Even American individuals of Middle Eastern, Asian, and non-European backgrounds may have learned a more high-context style of communication at home, and it would behoove low-context style managers to be aware of this possibility if conflict occurs. It would also behoove those employees of non-European ancestry to be aware of such differences when interacting with their subordinates, colleagues, and superiors of different cultural backgrounds."

Tags:context, information deficit, japanese gender personality

Abstract
The writer discusses how a nurse must be continually responding to changes in the patient's immediate state of wellness, changes in the environment, and also to long-standing changes regarding how health and nursing is defined in the context of the patient and the nursing profession. The writer believes that nursing is creative and dynamic by necessity, and must be individualized in a responsive manner to facilitate the patient's health and well-being. The writer asserts that although this theory is flexible, which may be seen as a weakness, it is also resilient in the face of the diversity of needs and situations with which modern nurses must cope, and, although it is responsive, it is not merely reactive.

Outline:
Introduction
Person
Environment
Health
Nursing as a Scientific Discipline
Responsiveness in My Own Practice
Conclusion: Strengths and Limitations

From the Paper
"The Responsiveness Theory of nursing ultimately defines nursing as choosing to perform specific roles. Nurses may act as advocates, teachers, advisors, supporters (even 'cheerleaders'), emotional punching bags, social workers, confidants, and/or friends. The one uniting factor of all of the roles a nurse may perform is the need to respond to the patient. A nurse approaches the patient first as a stranger, intruding into the patient's world yet implicitly asking the patient to entrust his or her life to the nurse. The nurse must learn about the patient and respond to the patient, learning about the patient and recognizing the patient's uniqueness. A nurse must recognize the 'situated' nature of the patient. The patient does not come to the nurse in a state of neutrality, but located in a personal, historic dynamic defined by his or race, culture, beliefs, and values. The patient's family and caregivers also have a 'situated' quality in regards to their own personal history and relationship to the patient. When the nurse communicates and treats the patient the nurse must respect and respond to such situational factors."

Tags:health, patient, environment, stress, comfort

Abstract
This paper explains that the diversity that exists in America presents a problem in developing the best strategy to employ in educating students in how to learn and how to think critically about the traditions they come from and their place in the America of today. The author points out that an American classroom in a public setting cannot be governed by a particular set of rules that will please every ethnic group, every religious group, nor even the personal needs and desires of all the parents. The paper stresses that to foster tolerance is not only to foster a more American or a better system of values, but also to create a more open and wholesome learning environment that is necessary to the American democratic tradition.

From the Paper
"However, it is difficult to distill morals from aspects of children's educations in such a clinical fashion, especially when students are just coming to grips with who they are as moral entities. For instance, when a teacher reads the text Charlotte's Web to her students, students may be provoked to debate the ethics of Wilbur's fear of being eaten, or of Fern sparing the life of an apparently useless pig on a functional family farm. Children from vegetarian or farming homes with have different perspectives, and perhaps the best a teacher can do is to give students the intellectual structures through which they might debate controversial issues, rather than take one position or another. However, even to stress mutual toleration is itself a position, and something neither the students nor their parents may agree with."

Tags:strategy, bennet, traditions, public, tolerance