www.hbr.org IBM expanded minority markets dramatically by promoting diversity in its own workforce. The result: a virtuous circle of growth and progress. Diversity as Strategy by David A. Thomas Reprint R0409G IBM expanded minority markets dramatically by promoting diversity in its own workforce. The result: a virtuous circle of growth and progress. Diversity as Strategy COPYRIGHT © 2004 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. by David A
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Diversity in the workplace is more than trust and respect; it is about the benefits that all will achieve by being united (Bethel‚ 2016). Truly‚ the United States of America is the melting pot of the world and its culture is extremely diverse. Ultimately‚ this diversity has caused cultural sensitivity in most organizations. Whereas‚ leadership “must be patient‚ understanding‚ willing to learn‚ and flexible” (Manning & Curtis‚ 2012‚ p. 279). Why would an organization choose a diverse workforce
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Equality and diversity policy statement and employment policy 1 1.1 Equality and Diversity Policy statement The Trust’s equality and diversity policy statement is as follows: The London Ambulance Service is committed to equality and diversity. One of our values states: ‘We will value diversity and will treat everyone as they would wish to be treated‚ with respect and courtesy.’ In practical terms this means: • Everyone‚ including patients‚ colleagues and health and social care partners‚ will
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Linguistic Diversity: English Language Learners Janice Watson EDU: 639 Human Relations & Learning in the Multicultural Environment Dr. Jamie Worthington September 20‚ 2010 Linguistic Diversity (English Language Learners) English Language Learners (ELL) refers to students whose first language is not English and encompasses both students who are just beginning to learn English. Because there are so many students who enter the United States who do not speak English well or not at all‚ we
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Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1.1 Explain what is meant by Diversity: people have things in common with each other‚ they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognizing and valuing those differences. Equality: making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way‚ but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways. Inclusion: ensuring people‚ whatever
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In history you would assume that diversity would be little to none due to slavery in the country. When we look back we don’t see that diversity spread into law enforcement just as much as it was. In present times you would also assume that there is discrimination against blacks only but some officers feel like there is reverse discrimination against whites also. Dating back to the late 18 hundreds during slavery‚ blacks were enforcing the black communities. Colored police made up 1% of the law
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in our personal life. Learning to value diversity‚ to become conscious of our ways of relating to each other and their ways of relating to us‚ does not come easily to most of us nor is it something that can be imposed from the outside. In Valuing Relationship (1995)‚ Lewis Brown Griggs sums the interrelationship of knowing ourselves and building relationship with others as follows: "Knowing myself is what allows me to know‚ understand‚ and value the diversity of others so that I can build trust with
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Diversity Diversity in management is a major task. There are many aspects related to diversity‚ such as: culture‚ religion‚ and gender‚ just to name a few. It is important to remember that different people have different values and morals. Treating each person as an individual may be a difficult task for some managers. For managers who hire‚ hiring people with different backgrounds can enhance the team’s performance by introducing different perspectives and ideas. The planning process
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Equality and diversity policy The purpose of this policy is to advise staff in good practice to comply with the associations regulations in relation to equality and diversity The manager is responsible for ensuring that workplace rules and standards are clearly known‚ understood and followed by all staff. This workplace is an equal opportunities organisation and will ensure in the provisions of its care and support services‚ employment of all staff and use of volunteers It I recognised that
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Stereotypical Diversity While watching the oh so popular TV series “the office”The Office specifically the episode “Ddiversity Dday‚”‚ I came to realize how big of a deal racism is. I believe that racism is an absolutely pointless objective‚ which many people live by. As the famous Michael Scott‚ who tries to solve problems‚ but eventually ends up making them ten times worse as they were to begin with‚ undergoes a Chris rock routine and has an African American male coincidently named Mr. Black
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