Diversity in the Corporate Workplace

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Diversity in the Corporate Workplace

Hilda Ann Cutchember

Ilich Martinez

Tom Antonucci

COM525

Greg Chen

May 5, 2004


Abstract

Most workplaces today are becoming increasingly diverse as people of different genders, races, cultures, ethnic origins, and lifestyles find themselves working together. As a result, the workplace is becoming increasingly multicultural. Some organizations are just now encountering the effects of a diverse workforce, while others are trying to overcome the challenges created by diversity. However, no matter where an organization is in this development, the challenge is to ensure that its workforce's diversity is a source of strength, not one of conflict. Effectively managing this diversity, then, is a critical component of success for today's employer


Diversity in the Corporate Workplace

The corporate workplace is becoming more culturally diverse each day.  Maintaining a synergy amongst coworkers in this diverse environment is becoming increasingly difficult for companies.  Due to the fact that over the past 10 years information technology has grown at such a rapid pace in the United States as well as globally, this is also an area that cultural diversity is spreading rapidly as well.  Many people from all countries of the world are jumping on the information technology bandwagon.  Corporations are faced with the task of keeping costs down but at the same time trying to keep up with the advances of technology.  In addition, these corporations have the responsibility of managing the diversity of their workers, and on the executives to handle interaction between the two. One of the areas in particular that needs to be handled carefully is the area of ethnic origins.  Executives should always make sure that workers are educated and that ethnic prejudice does not obstruct the company’s tasks at hand.  With this idea in mind, the company should ensure that its workers are able to climb the corporate ladder without any type of ethnic prejudice standing in the way. Careful managing of employees and creating the proper environment for multi-ethnic synergy is not only critical but essential in the daily course of a company’s business.

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Workplace diversity is a multi-faceted concept that continues to evolve as more industries move toward a global marketplace. Most people believe that every human being is of equal worth, and that he or she is entitled to the same privileges and opportunities, without regard to race, gender, disability, or age. This fundamental belief has led to changes in management practices primarily relating to the recruitment, training, and retention of employees who reflect the changing face of the American workforce. In order to understand the necessities and benefits of managing workplace diversification, the concept must be fully explored.

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