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Diversity in Organizations

A Critical Examination
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Diversity in Organizations presents compelling evidence that a diverse workforce directly benefits business performance. Herring and Henderson explore how diversity impacts productivity, promotions, and organisational success, while highlighting common mistakes in diversity management and offering practical advice on making diversity initiatives both effective and politically acceptable. The book is accessible yet thorough, serving as a valuable guide for implementing diversity programs that enhance competitiveness.
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Ideal for business professionals, human resource managers, and students studying diversity, organisational psychology, sociology of work, or human resource management seeking a rigorous and practical understanding of diversity in organisations.

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Diversity in Organizations unflinchingly presents compelling evidence that directly links diversity to the bottom line and provides concrete advice and guidance to those who seek to implement diversity programs and initiatives in their organizations.

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Diversity in Organizations argues that ensuring a diverse workforce composition has tangible benefits for organizations. Rather than relying on touchy-feely arguments, Herring and Henderson present compelling evidence that directly links diversity to the bottom line.

Readers will learn:

  • How and why diversity is related to business performance
  • The impact of diversity training programs on productivity, business performance and promotions
  • The biggest mistakes in diversity management, and how to avoid them
  • What can be done to make diversity initiatives more effective and politically palatable
  • How to measure success in diversity initiatives in rigorous, non-technical ways to achieve desired results

Presented accessibly, without shying away from the contentious aspects of diversity, the book also provides concrete advice and guidance to those who seek to implement diversity programs and initiatives in their organizations, and to make their companies more competitive. Students taking classes in diversity, human resource management, sociology of work, and organizational psychology will find this a comprehensive, helpful resource.

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"This logical, well-structured, and timely book provides an insightful and fresh approach to understanding cultural and gender diversity in the workplace, with in-depth explorations and engaging illustrations." – Kajal Sharma, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth, UK

"A groundbreaking, clear, and critical review of racial, gender, and class diversity debates, bridging research with concrete strategies for practitioners and policymakers." – Phillip J. Bowman, Professor, University of Michigan, US

"Herring and Henderson persuasively advocate for a sophisticated, evidence-based approach to workplace diversity, supported by rigorous studies. Highly recommended."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415742504

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 28 Line drawings, black and white; 28 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 238

About the Author

Cedric Herring is a Professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture PhD Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a former Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has published 8 books and more than 70 journal articles on such topics as diversity, social policy, labor force issues and policy, and stratification and inequality

Loren Henderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research has focused on racial and gender disparities in health outcomes, race, class, gender, sexuality, and the changing meanings and controversies surrounding diversity

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