Successful Management of Diverse Workforce

Successful Management of Diverse Workforce

Successful Management of Diverse Workforce

Thesis : In for America to successfully compete in the global marketplace it is essential that American businesses are capable of effectively managing diverse work environments

Ethnic diversity is increasing

Well educated immigrants continue to immigrate to

the United States

Due to the global economy business must deal with

diverse workers from around the world

Religious diversity is increasing

Companies must learn to respect the religious

beliefs of their employees

Companies need to be flexible in allowing time

off

for religious holidays

III . Gender differences need to be taken into consideration

Females are employed in non-traditional positions

Males are employed in non-traditional positions

IV . Age differences must be respected and values

Senior citizens are remaining in the workforce

longer

The younger generation needs to be able to work

Cooperatively with the older generation

What are the benefits of diversity

Greater understanding of those different from us

A step towards global awareness and world peace

References

Barak , M .M (2005 . Managing Diversity : Toward a Globally Inclusive Workplace . Thousand Oaks , CA : Sage Publications

Managing a Diverse Workforce (2005 . Retrieved April 19 , 2007 , from HYPERLINK "http /www .moneyinstructor .com /art /managework .asp http /www .moneyinstructor .com /art /managework .asp

Sonnenschein , W (1999 . The Diversity Toolkit : How You Can Build and Benefit From a Diverse Workforce . McGraw-Hill

Wuthnow , R (2005 . America and the Challenges of Religious Diversity Princeton , NJ : Princeton University Press...