While employees should accept diversity regardless of race percentages, and continue to be productive; managers must also embrace diversity in order to lead effectively. Why? For one, understanding diversity helps prevent division among co-workers. Two, it helps avoid liabilities stemming from racial favoritism. Three, embracing diversity can generate high productivity and revenue for the company.
In the Journal of Property Management, Patrick W. Council (2001) shares his diversity views stating that "America's decision to emphasize diversity is therefore a practical choice, based on rapidly evolving U.S. demographics. Recognizing the economic opportunity, corporate leaders are spearheading mandates for multicultural work forces and emerging markets strategies (p.1, para.5 [Internet])."
[...] Davis, Ph.D., p.1, para.4 [Internet] http://www.diversityactions.com/career.html 3. MANAGING DIVERSITY: THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY initiative. Matt F. Dobbs, Public Management, Washington: Summer Vol.27, ISS.2, p.167-174, (14pp) [Internet] http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=2075427401&Fmt=3&clientId=74379&RQT=309& VName=PQD 4. LODGING: BLACK ENTERPRISE INCLUDES MARRIOT IN TOP 40 BEST COMPANIES FOR DIVERSITY. Anonymus. Leisure & Travel Business. Atlanta: Jul para.1, p.23 [Internet] http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=2075427401&Fmt=3&clientId=74379&RQT=309& VName=PQD 5. Keisuke Okada, News, McClatchy-TRIBUNE BUSINESS NEWS. [...]
[...] Two, it helps avoid liabilities stemming from racial favoritism. Three, embracing diversity can generate high productivity and revenue for the company. In the Journal of Property Management, Patrick W. Council (2001) shares his diversity views stating that “America's decision to emphasize diversity is therefore a practical choice, based on rapidly evolving U.S. demographics. Recognizing the economic opportunity, corporate leaders are spearheading mandates for multicultural workforces and emerging markets strategies (p.1, para.5 [Internet]).” Management and employees alike must take individual measures to embrace diversity. [...]
[...] Why, because that area is now predominately of brown skin races which include, Asians, Hispanics, then Whites and Blacks. Thus, Verizon Wireless would benefit greatly by hiring a diverse manager and staff, in order to meet the needs of communication for all customers, yet proper diversity training must take place first REFERENCES 1. MANAGING MULTICULTURALISM: Valuing Diversity in the workplace. By Council, W. Patrick, CPM® [Internet] Journal of Property Management, Thursday, November p.1, para.5 http://www.allbusiness.com/management/3589720-1.html 2. DIVERSITY ACTIONS: Improving How America Works, Norman M. [...]
[...] So, I went on to use the advance search, which allowed me to enter one key word, and various other words related to my topic that supported my primary search word. Each time, using both search formats, the word “multiculturalism” came up under various topics, ones with articles that best supported my topic and thesis. Now, in selecting my secondary resources used, I looked for the most current information posted here in the U.S. and abroad, since diversity in business spans worldwide. I looked for detailed opinions backed by facts that proved the importance of diversity in the workplace, and how companies worldwide benefit from having diverse employees. [...]
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