Diversity in the Workplace
Connecting Conceptual knowledge to the Workplace
The term workforce diversity is usually brought about when you speak about discrimination in the workplace. The problem stemming from discrimination within the workplace can be vast and there are many different types of discrimination within the workplace. To understand discrimination you must first understand the behavior of humans and the levels of diversity. The levels of diversity can give insight on why behaviors of employees may change toward coworkers. Breaking down diversity, you will find that there is surface-level diversity which consist of stereotypes and or assumptions. This is displayed throughout all work places as different races are hired. The surface level of diversity is where many discriminatory acts happen. There is also another level of diversity and it is considered deep level diversity which entails a person’s values and personality. This level of diversity is usually not displayed until bonding is done between coworkers. These two levels of diversity must be explored to understand how discrimination in the workplace is formed.
Understanding Diversity
The surface-level diversity is seen and many make judgements from what they hear or assume about a person by their experience. This level of diversity can lead to discrimination such as exclusion. The exclusion type of discrimination can be as simple as excluding certain diversity groups from job opportunities, such as raises, social events, and discussions. The exclusion of the diversity group can not only hinder the employee motivation but also performance. The book states “One large-scale study of more than 8,000 employees in 128 companies found that an organizational climate favoring age discrimination was associated with lower level of commitment to the company. This lower level of commitment was, in turn, related to lower levels of organizational performance” (Robbins&Judge). While exploring these facts you can understand that
The term workforce diversity is usually brought about when you speak about discrimination in the workplace. The problem stemming from discrimination within the workplace can be vast and there are many different types of discrimination within the workplace. To understand discrimination you must first understand the behavior of humans and the levels of diversity. The levels of diversity can give insight on why behaviors of employees may change toward coworkers. Breaking down diversity, you will find that there is surface-level diversity which consist of stereotypes and or assumptions. This is displayed throughout all work places as different races are hired. The surface level of diversity is where many discriminatory acts happen. There is also another level of diversity and it is considered deep level diversity which entails a person’s values and personality. This level of diversity is usually not displayed until bonding is done between coworkers. These two levels of diversity must be explored to understand how discrimination in the workplace is formed.
Understanding Diversity
The surface-level diversity is seen and many make judgements from what they hear or assume about a person by their experience. This level of diversity can lead to discrimination such as exclusion. The exclusion type of discrimination can be as simple as excluding certain diversity groups from job opportunities, such as raises, social events, and discussions. The exclusion of the diversity group can not only hinder the employee motivation but also performance. The book states “One large-scale study of more than 8,000 employees in 128 companies found that an organizational climate favoring age discrimination was associated with lower level of commitment to the company. This lower level of commitment was, in turn, related to lower levels of organizational performance” (Robbins&Judge). While exploring these facts you can understand that