Chapter 16: Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

Diversity refers to what?

Answer 1

The variation between individual in a closed environment composed of:

1. how one identifies themselves
2. how one is regarded by peers

Question 2

How does shrm define inclusion?

Answer 2

the achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success

Question 3

Compare/contrast diversity and inclusion

Answer 3

The effects of diversity extend extend only to respecting and recognizing differences among individuals

Inclusivity is a practice in which the sane individual is given opportunities in all official roles

Question 4

Define Inclusion

Answer 4

refers more to an employees psyche and how it benefits from equal work distribution and equal creative power

Question 5

Benefits of diversity:

Answer 5

1. wider variety of applicants during recruitment phase
2. enhancements to the employer brand
3. improved outreach to international markets
4. enhanced creativity

Question 6

Enhancements of Inclusion

Answer 6

1. increased job satisfaction
2. lower turnover
3. higher productivity
4. increased organizational flexibility

Question 7

Steps to manage diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Answer 7

1. educating employees in managerial positions
2. acknowledge cultural /ethical differences
3. addressing gender inequality
4. redacting biases in promotions and evaluations
5. highlighting disapproval of discrimination
6. accomodating various generations
7. making inclusion and diversity a daily practice
8. keeping a check on diversity and inclusion labor laws

Question 8

Managers tackling how diversity and inclusion work

Answer 8

1. organize workshops and training programs aimed at teaching how to incorporarate diversity and inclusion into their current work ethic
2. strict vetting process for positions that involve leadership roles
3. check and balances , regular evaluations asssessing improvement and relaying constructive criticism

Question 9

Strategies to minimize bias:

Answer 9

1. Being selective over the words used in internal memos

2. establishing teams to eliminate information about demographic traits before documents like resumes or applications