Scully also suggested some topics to investigate. Scully researches alternatives to individualistic, merit-based reward systems to support workplace justice and the implementation of teamwork. She recently developed and introduced a new course at Sloan on the feminist perspective in management. It also affects the bottom line. We are trying to attract the best and the brightest from around the world, people who think differently from us so we can think together, come up with new ideas together.
Diversity is good for business.
These sentiments were echoed by Alexander d'Arbeloff SB'49, chairman of the MIT Corporation and founder of Teradyne. You don't want to miss some talent because of your attitude. Sloan 1994 alum Susan C. Shackford, Vice President of Parts Manufacturing, Sikorsky Aircraft, UTC, pointed out that research into ways to make diversity work is an ongoing challenge for businesses as well as academic institutions. It works when we work at it. You can never walk away and think it will just keep going.