As a manager you are responsible for developing and deepening relationships with your colleagues and reports across the functions. Diversity skills focus on improving how managers and their subordinates interact with each other and improving their ability to work with different individuals. You have been asked by the president of your company to develop a diversity initiative that encompasses the following:
• Sources of diversity…age, education etc…identify at least 10 other sources.
• Benefits of a diverse workforce and the link to organizational performance and effectiveness.
• Steps to manage diversity effectively….the first step is to gain senior management’s commitment.
In a three to four page paper, identify and examine the sources, benefits, and steps to developing this initiative.
i. Racial & Ethical Groups ii. Older Workers iii. Gender iv. Education
v. Dual-career Families vi. Religions & Culture vii. Persons with Disabilities viii. Immigrants ix. Young persons with limited education or skills
x. Competitive advantage though work force diversity xi. Marketing xii. Creativity, innovation, and problem solving xiii. Flexibility
i. Racial & Ethical Groups: Workers of color often experience
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