DISCUSSION 3

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The authors of Managing Diversity define diversity as “the distribution of differences among the members of a unit with respect to a common attribute X” (Harrison & Klein, 2007, p. 1200). Several companies globally tout the statement of diversity and inclusion in their mission and value statements. Only a few, however, hold true to their statements.  Professor Marcus Stewart from Bentley University out of Waltham, MA, posits that “The problem is, companies hire for diversity but then have a culture that rewards and promotes conformity” (Walsh 2015). Companies that are under the guise that they support diversity and inclusion are in for a rude awakening. Today’s workforce is very diverse, and companies will need to commit to a dedicated program if they are to compete globally.  For a company to truly be considered as having a diversity and inclusion culture, they must walk the talk.

For your discussion this week, read the following article from Bentley University.

For your initial post, provide an analysis of a current or previous organization in which you are involved. This analysis must address how (or if) their organization is addressing all seven strategies outlined within the article. Remember to apply the concepts learned in the course.

LINK TO WEBSITE:  https://www.bentley.edu/news/7-ways-promote-diversity-workplace