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Diversity in the Workplace
Nicole Fiamingo
D differentI individualsV valuingE each otherR regardless ofS skinI intellectT talents orY years
Diversity
• Diversity- differences among people– Race– Gender– Ethnicity– Sexual orientation– Age– Physical ability
4 Layers Of Diversity
• Personality• Internal Dimension – age, ethnicity, sexual orientation
• External Dimension – income, religion, education, martial status
• Organization Dimension – seniority & work location
Pros of Diversity
• Increase productivity • Increase marketing opportunities• Increase in employee recruitment• Increase in creativity• Improved business image
Pros of Diversity Continued
• More viewpoints• Allows each employee to reach their potential• Social responsibility• Tax users become tax payers– Welfare work
Cons of Diversity
• Communication• Dealing with those that resist the change• Understanding others differences• Honoring religious/cultural holidays
• People are threatened by the unknown• Mismanagement of diversity
What is your opinion on workplace diversity?
Dealing With Diversity
• Be aware of one’s own biases• Watch what you say– Old people are so stubborn
• Be aware of those around you
Diversity Quiz
Diversity is just about race and gender.
False
Racism is less prevalent in the year 2000 than it was in the 1960's
False
White males, like other groups, benefit from diversity efforts.
True
White students are more affected by their cultural or ethnic background than minority students.
Everyone is affected, however white students dominate the mainstream culture.
All Hispanic students speak Spanish
False
Asians are more intelligent than people from other cultural groups
False
Deciding to vote for someone because they are a member of your race is not a bad thing to do because
they will represent your interests.
False
You can easily tell if someone is heterosexual or homosexual
False
In a marriage, a man or a woman can choose to stay at home and take care of the children
True
Questions?
Works Cited• Leadership 410 textbook• http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HR022• http://ezinearticles.com/?Diversity-in-the-Workplace:-Benefits,-Challenges-and-Solutions&id=11053• http://www.hsbcusa.com/diversity/workplace• http://www.ask.com/bar?q=workplace+diversity&page=1&qsrc=121&ab=1&u=http%3A%2F
%2Facademic.emporia.edu%2Fsmithwil%2F001fmg456%2Feja%2Fgoetz.html• http://www.ask.com/bar?
q=Benefits+of+Creating+Diversity+in+the+Workforce&page=1&qsrc=6&ab=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diversityworld.com%2FDiversity%2Fworkforce_diversity.htm
• http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_199709/ai_n8769799