Diversity in Organizations
Understanding and Managing Diversity So many times the question is asked, “what is diversity? ... In an article by June Allard states, “diversity is defined broadly including the multitude of social, cultural, physical, and environmental differences among people”. ... Diversity means differences of age, sex, race, religion and culture etc. ... It is becoming more important for the organizations to know about these differences and how to manage it. Diversity is also the common issue in the workforce environment. ... Diversity is increasing everyday in every organization; In America 1 in 4 Americans belongs to a minority or is foreign-born. ... Over the next decade, companies realize that having a diverse workforce is the best thing for a company, and that each member of that workforce must truly embrace principles of diversity to realize the longevity, growth, and increased profits. ... Advantages of Diversity in Organizations Why should companies concern themselves with diversity? ... In short, they claim, diversity will be good for business. ... Research stated that the Canadian companies leading the way in the area of diversity management have discovered that by embracing the elements of ethnic and cultural diversity in their workforce they have enhanced their ability to understand and tap new markets, both within Canada and abroad. ... They have also asserted that organizations that value differences will cultivate non-traditional markets, by dint of their apparent progressiveness and their ability to assess non-traditional preferences; and will enjoy greater creativity, problem solving, and responsiveness as a result of the wider range of viewpoints brought to bear on tasks.