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A 5 page paper discussing 4 points of diversity management: changing definition of diversity; changing US population; bringing groups together; and recommendations for diversity management. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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high-sounding buzzword of organizations. It moved into the mainstream of business long ago, particularly as businesses began to recognize the changing demographics of the US population. In the
US, the Hispanic population is the fastest-growing segment in the nation and the group is expected to overtake African Americans in the early years of the decade. Aside from
the three most numerous groups, there are other fast-growing ethnic groups also active in the workforce. Organizations can benefit from the diversity of
perspectives that arise with diversity of people, and diversity can engender a dynamic and expanding atmosphere. If not properly handled so that diversity can mature into that positive force
however, misunderstanding and mismanagement can work to the detriment not only of the organization, but also of the people involved. Point 1: Changing Definition of Diversity
A Cornell University professor of human resources states, "Diversity today is less about gender and race and increasingly about dealing with culture, language and religion" (Karamally, 2004;
p. 22). Forty years of quotas and awareness-raising has brought greater diversity of race and gender, but many organizations only now are realizing the work before them in managing
issues surrounding "culture, language and religion" (Karamally, 2004; p. 22). Businesses of all sizes have more diverse workforces now than at any other
time, and the level of that diversity is only expected to increase. Cultural and demographic differences can provide a wellspring of fresh ideas, but the benefits likely will not
appear on their own. Very large cities can produce social settings in which people of different colors and backgrounds can intermingle in a non-business atmosphere, but the reality of
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