Managing Diversity

Question 0

Challenges of Diversity

Answer 0

• Diversity vs. Inclusiveness
  • Individual vs. group fairness
• Resistance to Change
  • Group cohesiveness and interpersonal Conflict
  • Segmented communication networks
  • Resentment
• Retention
  • Competition

Question 1

Benefits of Diversity

Answer 1

Greater creativity
• Better problem solving
• Greater system flexibility
• Better information
• Marketing perspective

Question 2

Women

Answer 2

• Biological constraints & social roles
• Male dominated corporate culture
• Exclusionary networks
• Sexual harassment

Question 3

“Old boys” network

Answer 3

An informal social and business network of high0level male
executives that typically excludes women and minorities. Access to the old boys’
network is often an important factor in career advancement.

Question 4

Managing Diversity

Answer 4

• Inclusive Organizational Culture
• Top-Management Commitment to Valuing Diversity
• Diversity Training Programs
• Employee Support Groups
• Accommodating Family Needs
• Senior Mentoring Programs
• Communication Standards
• Organized Special Activities
• Diversity Audits
• Management Accountability