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Program Objectives Emphasize the value of
diversity.
Eliminate misconceptions of diversity and its effects.
Improve the management of diversity.
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A Challenge (1 of 2)
Please Write a One Sentence Definition of:
D I V E R S I T Y
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Did any of the following words appear in your definition?
Different
Individual
Race
Unlike Characteristics
Diverse
Minorities
Unique
Variety
A Challenge (2 of 2)
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Definition
The ways we are different; the condition of having unique characteristics.
The condition of being diverse: Variety; especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization.
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Aspects of Diversity Age
Race
Gender
Ethnicity
Sexual orientation
Physical attributes
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Understanding Diversity (1 of 3)
Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is respecting, apprec-iating, and understanding the varying characteristics of individuals.
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Understanding Diversity (2 of 3)
Everyone is unique and no single person is a representative of a certain group. Stereotypes and other racial biases/prejudices are damaging to a business.
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Discrimination breeds narrow-mindedness, impairs employee morale, strains employee relationships and thus, damages productivity.
Not to mention, it is illegal and costly in terms of litigation!
Understanding Diversity (3 of 3)
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A Lack of Diversity (1 of 2)
The stereotype of the US as a “melting pot” is misleading, because most minorities live in certain parts of the country. In many areas, for practical purposes, we in the United States are actually lacking real ethnic, racial, and religious diversity.
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Instead, it seems that we have a few, small melting pots, located in gate-way metros where Blacks, Asians and Hispanics live in large numbers. In contrast, the Midwest and South are still pre-dominantly occupied by Whites, as are many suburban areas nationwide.
A Lack of Diversity (2 of 2)
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Diversity Training
Covers many topics,
A W A R E N E S S . . .
the most influential being:
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