Managing Diversity

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This course is a senior undergraduate and graduate course designed to provide students with the comprehensive study of contemporary diversity issues facing supervisors and human resource professionals. Issues relevant to supervisors and human resource professionals are discussed at a level where students will be able to manage a diverse workforce and develop policies and practices to assist organizations to avoid problems and litigation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. List the effects of globalization on diversity management. 2. Describe how civility in the workplace can promote diversity initiatives. 3. Explain how personal views on diversity impact the management of diversity. 4. Compare the historical origins of various ethnic groups that comprise US diversity. 5. Evaluate the progress of diversity in the US workforce. 6. List the steps organizations can take to develop diverse employees. 7. Explain how to manage diversity while confronting stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. View Class Schedule