The underlying reasons and causes of discriminatory practices will be discussed. Discrimination practices against various ethnic groups and international cultures will also be examined. Unique female communication, leadership, and management styles that impact interpersonal relationships will be examined. Recommendations and strategies to enhance a woman s likelihood of obtaining and maintaining management positions will be presented and discussed. Students can speak effectively in front of a group or as part of a group.
Students can demonstrate an explicit understanding of principles of critical thought.
Students have systematically investigated a culture or cultures other than their own. Students are aware of cultural diversity and its implications. Students can recognize the impact of women s child-bearing and unique health issues on the workplace and realistically confront these and related issues regarding the balancing of family and workplace responsibilities. Students can identify and appropriately respond to covert and overt discrimination, including being aware of the many laws against discrimination. Students can understand effective communication, leadership and managerial skills based on a comprehensive understanding of the differences in the female styles of communication and behavior.