Primary Types of Diversity.

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Running head: DIVERSITY

Diversity

Judi Wynn

JoyLee Owings

Mark Glasgow

Shequita Alexander

University of Phoenix

Word count: 1713

Abstract

     Everyone is different, everyone is necessary. Each of us possesses a unique and valuable mix of personal qualities and experiences. To be diverse companies need to recognize and respect the value of human differences. Diversity offers different viewpoints and perspectives in concepts, initiatives, decision making, greater innovations and creativity, and a broad pool of qualified employees enabling companies to recruit and retain the best talent out there. Diversity refers to all characteristics which distinguish individuals or groups from one another. It includes distinctions based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, or status with regard to public assistance. Companies must also abide by federal and state laws regarding diversity. There are different types of diversity within an organization as is there driven reasons for implementing and sustaining diversity between legally mandated and stakeholders.

Diversity

     Everyone is different, everyone is necessary. Each of us possesses a unique and valuable mix of personal qualities and experiences. To be diverse companies need to recognize and respect the value of human differences. There are different types of diversity within an organization as is there driven reasons for implementing and sustaining diversity between legally mandated and stakeholders.  

Primary Types of Diversity

     Diversity is a source of opportunity to grow in size, geographically or by employment. Diversity in a company has pros and cons; if managed correctly it can be one of the best cons there is. There are many different types of diversity in a company and in many companies’ employees who speak multiple languages has improved customer service.

When one first thinks about diversity, they usually think the basic race, gender, age, etc., but what about lifestyles or family status? People have been around diversity forever; it just was not thought or talked about in that manner.

     According to Chubb Corporation (1995-2007):

 Diversity is about recognizing, respecting and valuing differences based on ethnicity, gender, color, age, race, religion, disability, national origin and sexual orientation. It also includes an infinite range of individual unique characteristics and experiences, such as communication style, career path, life experience, educational background, geographic location, income level, marital status, military experience, parental status and other variables that influence personal perspectives.  

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     Life experiences and one’s personal journey will make one react and think differently, each approach different challenges and have different problem solving skills. To gain a status of superior business requires using all of this different uniqueness in each employee. Some say the more diverse a team is the more creativity they bring to a project.

     Diversity is a source of opportunity, whether in employment or customer markets. Appreciation of the rich mosaic of difference within the workforce fuels group dynamics and helps create an environment where teams can perform to their full potential. To ...

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