Understanding and Managing Diversity: Readings, Cases, and Exercises

Understanding and Managing Diversity: Readings, Cases, and Exercises

<P>This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.</P> <i>For undergraduate and graduate courses in human resources.</i> <br /> <br />A diverse approach to understanding and managing diversity.<br /> <br /> <i> <b>Understanding and Managing Diversity</b> </i> uses applications to clarify the complexity of a diverse workforce, and explains how it can be used as an organizational asset. This text also provides students with a wide range of expertise—from the perspective of experienced interdisciplinary instructors (business, psychology, economics, theology, law, politics, history, etc.) to practitioners (diversity trainers, corporate managers, etc.).<br /> <br /> <b>Teaching and Learning Experience<br /> </b>This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li> <b>Provide Students with an Accessible Format:</b> Information is presented in a logical succession to help students learn that is in a way accessible to them.</li> <li> <b>Present New and Timely Diversity Topics: </b>Topics include Racial Identity, Work-Life Balance, Diversity Leadership, and Workplace Communication.</li> <li> <b>Stimulate Critical Thinking about Managing Diversity</b> <b>:</b> A Best Practices feature provides examples of successful innovations.</li> </ul>