intern and external factors of general motors
...ed for hourly employees throughout 2000(www.gm.com). GM also, has a minority supplier purchasing policy. Since 1999, GM has been committed to grow a diverse dealer network. General Motors has promoted diversity within the workplace by implementing training programs for qualified minorities so they may become future dealers themselves. Out of 332 minority dealerships seventy percent own their dealerships outright. Fifty-three minority dealerships have reached the Million Dollar Club. By achieving more than $9.5 billion in sales, the minority dealerships have contributed to economic empowerment within the program (WWW.gm.com). By being a global employer GM have to a diverse workplace. One way GM has insured diversity, is complying with Affirmative Action. The CEO of GM stated, "We will continue to do everything possible to bring minority group members and women into both General Motors and the mainstream economy.... This is a commitment that we as managers of General Motors must bring to life by our deeds--not our words. Having people of different ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds in our corporation have not slowed our pursuit of excellence--it has...