Introduction to the course and to each other. Introduction of Diversity Works. A Framework for Understanding Competency for Managing Diversity, pg. Introduction to conceptual models on diversity and overview of research. Student is oriented to the relationships between diversity, diversity management, and individual and organizational outcomes.
Student is informed about current work force demographics in the U.S. today.
Read the following and reflect on the discussion questions and propositions. The Meaning of Diversity, pg. Managing Diversity as a Business Strategy, pg. Students understand individual cognitive processes as entailing economies of perception, judgement and evaluation. Students reflect on their own cognitive processes as they apply to groups.