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A Challenge (1 of 2)
Please Write a One Sentence Definition of: DIVERSITY
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A Challenge (2 of 2)
Did any of the following words appear in your definition?
Different Individual Race Unlike Diverse Minorities Unique Variety
Characteristics
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Definition
The ways we are different; the condition of having unique characteristics. The condition of being diverse: Variety; especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization.
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There are two dimensions to diversity: Primary: Those factors which cannot be changed age, race, ethnicity, gender, etc. Secondary: Those factors which can be changed education, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, religious beliefs, parental status, etc.
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Aspects of Diversity
Age Race Gender Ethnicity Sexual orientation Physical attributes
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Understanding Diversity (1 of 3)
Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is respecting, appreciating, and understanding the varying characteristics of individuals.
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Understanding Diversity (2 of 3)
Everyone is unique and no single person is a representative of a certain group. Stereotypes and other racial biases/prejudices are damaging to a business.
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Understanding Diversity (3 of 3)
Discrimination breeds narrowmindedness, impairs employee morale, strains employee relationships and thus, damages productivity. Not to mention, it is illegal and costly in terms of litigation!
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A Lack of Diversity (1 of 2)
The stereotype of the US as a melting pot is misleading, because most minorities live in certain parts of the country. In many areas, for practical purposes, we in the United States are actually lacking real ethnic, racial, and religious diversity.
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A Lack of Diversity (2 of 2)
Instead, it seems that we have a few, small melting pots, located in gateway metros where Blacks, Asians and Hispanics live in large numbers. In contrast, the Midwest and South are still pre-dominantly occupied by Whites, as are many suburban areas nationwide.
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Diversity: Managing it
Managing Diversity is the process of creating and maintaining an environment that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
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Uniformity
Sometimes it can be good: (Thank you, Herbert Hoover) Examples:
Cinder blocks Bricks Pipes 2 by 4s
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Diversity
Diversity is Inclusive No one is left out
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Disability is Diagonal:
It can happen:
To anyone At any time In any manner Known or unknown
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Next Steps
Employment and training must be open to all Relevant research must be undertaken Extra steps must be taken: (Affirmative action is necessary)
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Cultural diversity has been proven effective Different perspectives help with innovation, marketing, etc. Globalization is facilitated through increased awareness about societies in which companies want to operate, as well as their ways of life, values, etc. Cultural Intelligence builds trust, facilitates discussion leading to innovation, and essentially benefits many aspects of the company In order for companies to stay competitive, they must continue embracing cultural diversity
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