Diversity is about the difference among people that create an environment that nurtures and respects the values of its employees, thus maximizing the potential of all employees. In order for an organization to support diversity, it must have committed leaders that are willing to educate and train their employees on the different aspects of diversity, and how diversity can improve the overall performance of the organization.
             Everyone on this earth is unique, and can contribute something to the vision of an organization. "With diversity comes differences, and with differences come the potential for problems in relationships. Understanding individual differences...are crucial in today's organizations." (Schermerhorn, 2003)
             Age diversity affects organizational behavior, because it can lower morale and overall production of an organization. Many older (50+) aged employees, feel they are invaluable, and have experienced some form of discrimination due to their age. Organizations may feel that older employees may lack up-to-date skills (e.g. Computer skills). In truth, there are great rewards in having older employees. Older employees have job related experience, and have developed effective work ethics that younger employees lack. They are less likely to be late, and are less likely to quit their job. In turn, this makes an organizations have a lower turn over rate and dependable services.
             It is equally important to have young workers especially in an organization where majority of the employee are older. Some organization view young people as unreliable. Therefore, the organizations tend to shy away from employing younger people. Young people are important to have as part of an organization's workforce to ensure the future of that organization. Having a workforce that is mixed with different ages, background, experience, and values can help that organization relate to it community. Age diversity means employin...