Creating the Multicultural Organization A Strategy for Capturing the Power of Diversity

by Cox, Taylor

• ISBN13: 9780787955847
• ISBN10: 0787955841
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-18
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

As the war for talent rages on, organizations are seeking proven methods for leveraging diversity as a resource. Creating the Multicultural Organization challenges today's organizations to stop "counting heads for the government" and begin creating effective strategies for a more positive approach to managing diversity. Using a model outlined in his earlie rworks, Taylor Cox Jr.--an associate professor at the University of Michigan Business School and president of his own consulting firm--shows readers the many practical and innovative ways that top organizations such as Alcoa effectively address diversity issues to secure and develop the talent that they need in order to succeed. A University of Michigan Business School Series Book

Author Biography

Taylor Cox Jr. is associate professor of organizational behavior and human resource management at the University of Michigan Business School.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword	p. xi
Foreword	p. xiii
Preface	p. xvii
The Challenge of Managing Diversity	p. 1
A Strategy for Meeting the Challenge	p. 17
Leadership: The First Requirement of Change	p. 31
Leverage Research, Develop Measurement Plans	p. 59
Create Effective Education	p. 77
Align Organizational Systems and Practices	p. 103
Follow Up for Sustainable Results	p. 127
Notes	p. 153
The Author	p. 161
Index	p. 163
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