OB Working with Diversity
Employment Law: General
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102 / 163 Item is good for 6 routes, rollover orange dots above to see which ones! OB 342 Working with Diversity Graduate School of Business Recommended for route(s): [ Academia ] Employment Law: General Why it is relevant for ... [ Academia ] as a Relevant Course outside SLS for those interested in Diversity : Minorities, women, and immigrants are projected to make up approximately 85% of the workforce within the next ten years, and the workplace is becoming ever more global. Some of these demographic changes can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. For an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of some of the issues that will be facing future clients in the workplace, whether for management or employees, students are encouraged to take one of more courses that deal with work/family conflicts and diversity. General course Description: Minorities, women, and immigrants currently make up more than 50% of the United States workforce, and these groups are projected to make up approximately 85% of the workforce within the next ten years. Moreover, the workplace is becoming ever more global. The opportunity to share unique experiences and perspectives offers the promise of innovation and growth. However, demographic (e.g., race, gender, class) and cultural differences can also lead to misunderstanding and conflict, which can undermine organizations' efficiency. This course aims to help participants develop a better understanding of how such differences can affect organizations and individuals' experience of the workplace. This will be accomplished through readings and class discussions, as well as activities outside of the classroom. Course Style: A Substantive course teaches the law, theory, and policy in a particular area of law |
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