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Gender and Diversity
Issues. This course explores the ways in which gender and other types
of diversity interact in determining people's perceptions of ability and
competence. This course will use a series of case studies to illustrate
diversity issues in the workplace and the challenges faced by management.
Learning Goals
GOAL I: Understand
diversity, diversity issues, and the challenges of diversity in the work
place.
GOAL II: Apply a multiple perspective model for the assessment,
evaluation and handling of diversity issues.
GOAL III: Apply individual managerial strategies and evaluate their
effectiveness in handling diversity.
GOAL IV: Apply organizational strategies and evaluate their
effectiveness in handling diversity.
Requirements
1. Participate in the Discussion Forum as indicated in each Learning Unit.
2. Complete all assignments as indicated in each Learning Unit.
3. Complete one of the following options for your final project or
paper.
A:
Demonstrate your understanding of the objectives of this course by
developing and justifying a framework or model for the assessment of the
many and sometimes conflicting presentations of diversity encountered in
organizations and for handling diversity challenges. Include an exploration
of the varied sources of motivation and skills necessary to take a
leadership position around issues of diversity--both individually and
organizationally. Use your model to analyze the Monitor Company Case on
leadership and diversity from the Gentile textbook (required course text,
pages 475 through 495). The case presents the scenario of several
individuals within the Monitor Consulting Company ranging from relatively
junior staff consultants to directors and a founding partner representing a
mix of identities: of gender; of racial and ethnic diversity; of sexual
orientation; and of age.
B:
An individualized project designed in consultation with, and approved by,
the course instructor. This project must demonstrate an understanding of
the objectives of this course. It must also demonstrate your ability to
analyze the literature on the subject you have selected, your ability to
analyze its appropriateness to the individualized project, and your ability
to make judgments about the project's relevance to your profession.
4. At the end of this course, carry out the summary activities and fill out
the online course evaluation form. Submission of the form is automatic.
Resources
Learning Resources
Required Texts and Readings
Carr-Ruffino, N. (2002). Managing diversity:
People skills for a multicultural workplace (4th ed.). Needham
Heights, MA: Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-536-63769-5
Gentile, M.C. (1996). Managerial excellence through diversity: Text and
Cases. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press. ISBN 1-57766-016-1
Supplementary Materials
Essed, P. (1996). Diversity:
Gender, color & culture. Boston: University of Massachusetts Press.
ISBN: 1558490264
Mutari, E., Boushey, H., & Fraher, W. (1997). Gender & political
economy: Incorporating diversity into theory & policy. NJ: Sharpe.
ISBN: 1563249979
Nanda, S. (1999). Gender diversity: Crosscultural variations. New
York: Waveland Press. ISBN: 1577660749
Roosevelt, T. (1996). Redefining diversity. New York: AMACOM Books.
ISBN: 0814402283
Internet
Sources
Diversity in Business Website collection http://www.cob.ohio-state.edu/~diversity
Diversity Inc http://www.diversityinc.com
50 Activities for Managing Cultural Diversity
A collection of reproducible activities presents an authoritative, hands-on
approach to understanding pluralism and implementing diversity initiatives
in an organization. http://www.hrpress-diversity.com/50mcd.html
University Diversity Committee
Online diversity resources: http://diversity.csusb.edu/database.htm
07/05/2002
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