Diversity in Organizations : New Perspectives for a Changing Workplace

by Martin Chemers

• ISBN13: 9780803955493
• ISBN10: 0803955499
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-07-18
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

The changing demography of the workforce presents challenges and opportunities to individuals and to the organizations of which they are a part. This volume examines how diversity in organizations affords benefits such as a broader talent pool, but at the same time can lead to tension, misunderstanding and, at times, outright hostility.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Diversity in Organizations

PART ONE: INDIVIDUAL REACTIONS TO DIVERSITY - Harry C Triandis

A Theoretical Framework for the Study of Diversity - Bernardo M Ferdman

Cultural Identity and Diversity in Organizations

Bridging the Gap between Group Differences and Individual Uniqueness - Taylor H Cox Jr and Jocelyn A Finley

An Analysis of Work Specialization and Organization Level as Dimensions of Workforce Diversity

PART TWO: DIVERSITY EFFECTS ON GROUPS AND TEAMS - Belle Rose Ragins

Diversity, Power and Mentorship in Organizations

A Cultural, Structural and Behavioral Perspective - Valerie I Sessa and Susan E Jackson

Diversity in Decision-Making Teams

All Differences Are Not Created Equal - Martin M Chemers and Susan E Murphy

Leadership and Diversity in Groups and Organizations

PART THREE: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY - Anne S Tsui, Terri D Egan and Katherine R Xin

Diversity in Organizations

Lessons from Demography Research - Daryl G Smith

Organizational Implications of Diversity in Higher Education - R Roosevelt Thomas Jr

A Diversity Framework