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Overview
Introduce your students to the importance and value of diversity for individuals and organizations today with Bell/Leopold's DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS, 5th Edition. This comprehensive, research-based resource for today's diversity courses blends the latest studies, new developments and recent legislation with practical examples and compelling interviews. The authors examine the many aspects of organizational diversity while presenting a well-documented perspective on how and why individuals and organizations should pursue diversity among applicants, employees, coworkers or customers. Updated coverage and features examine how today's organizations can attract, retain and fairly and effectively maximize the potential of a diverse workforce. Recent interviews and profiles introduce diversity-focused careers and prepare students in any position to pursue and prioritize diversity.
- This text includes the effects of COVID on women’s participation, employment rates and employers’ responses to work/family needs.
- Definitions and discussions of hate crimes and incidents and their relevance to organizations are included in the text.
- The text includes discussions of caste-based discrimination and recent legislation prohibiting it.
- The text includes discussions of the new Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act.
- New interviews of diversity professionals in industry, university and professional sporting arenas are included.
- The text includes new EEOC cases, providing real-time, real-life examples of individuals’ organizational experiences with discrimination and organizations’ continued need to embrace diversity and inclusion.
- RESEARCH-BASED APPROACH ENSURES CREDIBLE, TRUSTED CONTENT. This edition cites hundreds of academic articles, providing unmatched credibility and legitimacy about diversity content. Meaningful discussions of the latest studies and findings help you create an engaging learning environment, whether you are new to the topic or a seasoned instructor.
- PRACTICAL APPROACH PROVIDES NUMEROUS EXAMPLES AND HIGHLIGHTS SPECIFIC ACTIONS. The authors blend a research-driven approach with practical examples of how to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in workplaces today. The latest content leads readers through structured interviews, blinded resume reviews, employee-resource groups and the control and monitoring of human resources decisions.
- REAL, CURRENT EXAMPLES INSPECT TODAY'S CORPORATE DIVERSITY EFFORTS AND ERRORS. By reviewing successful corporate diversity initiatives and mistakes from a research and results perspective, readers are prepared to thrive when working with or seeking applicants, employees or customers from diverse backgrounds.
- ENGAGING INTERVIEWS FEATURE INDIVIDUALS PURSUING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE. Interviews and features of individuals from various backgrounds demonstrate diversity in today's organizations and real workspaces. These profiles also highlight potential diversity-related career paths for students, including interviews with leaders of diversity efforts in professional sports organizations, a large corporation, a university and an entrepreneur.
- Suggestions and discussions of media introduce students to content from various sources to provide legitimacy and realism and help with teaching.
1. Introduction.
2. Theoretical Background and Foundation.
3. Legislation.
PART II: EXAMINING SPECIFIC GROUPS AND CATEGORIES.
4. Blacks/African Americans.
5. Latinos/Hispanics/Latinx.
6. Asians/Asian Americans.
7. Whites/Anglo Americans.
8. Native Americans and Multi-Racial Group Members.
9. Sex and Gender.
10. Work and Family.
11. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
12. Religion.
13. Age.
14. Physical and Mental Ability.
15. Weight and Appearance.
PART III: GLOBAL DIVERSITY, CAREERS, AND MOVING FORWARD.
15. Global Diversity, Careers in Diversity, and Moving Forward.