Managing Diversity in the Workplace

             Diversity is dissimilarities, differences, among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and capabilities. Workplace diversity is a multi-faceted concept that continues to evolve as more companies move toward global marketplaces. Most people hold the belief that every human being is of equal worth, entitled to the same privileges and opportunities, without regard to race, gender, disability or age. This important belief has led to changes in management practices primarily relating to the recruitment, training, and retention of employees who reflect the changing faces of the American workforce. To be able to understand the necessities and benefits of managing workforce diversification, the concept must be fully explored.
             The changing demands of the marketplace necessitate a search for new and more effective ways to serve the needs of diverse customers. Differences in personal worksytle, skills/talents, education, and geographical location are examples of other diversity dimensions that make a difference in how we work together as a corporate team. When managed effectively, these differences broaden organizational capability to respond to customer requirements in cities and towns throughout the United States. Diversity is about individual differences. We need to identify and understand how our differences impact our relationships with other employees and customers. We also must create and maintain an inclusive work environment in which differences are respected and leveraged, along with commonalties, to achieve business objectives.
             Immigrants are entering the United States in greater numbers. Language and cultural misunderstandings are enormous obstacles to effective work relationships and successful marketing. In addition, global competition among companies is increasing. This suggests that language and intercultural skills are more imp
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