Understanding Workplace Diversity

What kinds of differences and similarities within a company must be understood for effective diversity management?

• People, history, culture, and location
• Business practice, technology, culture, and vision
• Work and family
• Tasks, goals, and communication patterns

What are some of the more progressive options that managers can use to deal with diversity issues?

• Build relationships by facilitating meaningful relationships between the elements of the diversity mixture.
• Foster mutual adaptation by encouraging some change by all elements of the diversity mixture in an effort to achieve common objectives.