COM 315 Lecture 10: Chapter 6 Class Notes
9 Oct 2018
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Workforce diversity is not about differences between people that make them unique; it is about being susceptible to negative employment consequences as a result of one"s belonging to certain social categories or groups. The concept of workforce diversity does not travel well across cultural and national boundaries. The challenge is defining the term in such a way that it will provide a common meaning across national boundaries to enable effective communication. Long list of categories including such variables as marital status and education. Variety of perspectives, differences in perceptions and actions. Workforce diversity in the global context refers to the division of the workforce into distinction categories that: Have a perceived commonality within a given cultural or national context. Impact potentially harmful or beneficial employment outcomes such as job opportunities, treatment in the workplace, and promotion prospects- irrespective of job- related skills and qualifications.
