Understanding and managing diversity : readings, cases, and exercises / Carol P. Harvey, M. June Allard.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Understanding individual perspectives of diversity --
2. understanding the primary dimensions of diversity : race and ethnicity --
3. Understanding the primary dimensions of diversity : age, gender, sexual orientation and physical and mental challenges --
4. Understanding the secondary dimensions of diversity : social class, religion, appearance/weight, language/communication and military service --
5. Managing diversity in terms of the ethical, legal, media and marketing issues --
6. Managing organizational change and diversity : current issues --
7. Capstone experiences for understanding and managing diversity

For undergraduate and graduate courses in human resources. A diverse approach to understanding and managing diversity. Understanding and Managing Diversity uses applications to clarify the complexity of a diverse workforce, and explains how it can be used as an organizational asset. This text also provides students with a wide range of expertise-from the perspective of experienced interdisciplinary instructors (business, psychology, economics, theology, law, politics, history, etc.) to practitioners (diversity trainers, corporate managers, etc.). Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: *Provide Students with an Accessible Format: Information is presented in a logical succession to help students learn that is in a way accessible to them.*Present New and Timely Diversity Topics: Topics include Racial Identity, Work-Life Balance, Diversity Leadership, and Workplace Communication.*Stimulate Critical Thinking about Managing Diversity: A Best Practices feature provides examples of successful innovations.