LEADING DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS

Question 1

Distinguish between the four types of diversity and their sub-components

Answer 1

GOD C

Global Diversity
- Language(s) spoken, citizenship/naturalization status

Organizational / Structural Diversity
- Background characteristics such as prior experience in a particular organization/institution that could affect team interactions

Demographic Diversity
- Age, race/ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, family status, disability, geographic origin

Cognitive / behavioral Diversity
- Styles of work, thinking, learning, and personality

Question 2

Discuss the importance of managing organizational diversity and inclusion

Answer 2

Managing diversity leads to more productive and creative units in accomplishing the mission

Question 3

Summarize the 3-step process for countering bias

Answer 3

ACT

Acknowledge
- Accept or admit the existence of our own bias(es)

Calibrate
- Adjust our perceptions so they can be used more accurately

Transform
- Make changes to the character and form of your engagement