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handle a diverse work force comprising of the conflict against stereotypes, discrimination and all kind of unfairness due to the personal perceptions and suppositions in the mode to increase the advantages and reduce barriers of dissimilar opinions, actions and approaches of personnel within a…

from obtaining and securing the most powerful and prestigious jobs in the workforce. This may make women feel as if they are not worthy to fill high-ranking positions or they may feel as if their bosses do not take them seriously or see them as potential candidates for advancement. In Irina Zamfirache’s, “Women and Politics-The Glass Ceiling”, she explains that statistically the gender gap in pay is decreasing over time. However, according to Zamfirache despite the media still projecting a…

it looks like unjust racial profiling (i.e. random stop of a black man in a white neighborhood), and follows a “you are not from around these parts” model, then an accusation of underlying racism is warranted. Just like in the idea of affirmative action, people should be willing to bear some burden for the sake of justice of social arrangements, same goes for law enforcement; their target as well. Going further, the objection that “profiling imposes unfair burdens on blacks”, would fall fail. On…

whether organizations should utilize affirmative action plans to hire individuals is critical, because equal hiring practices require affirmative action plans. In this paper, I argue that within the current public perceptions or misinterpretations of affirmative action, and the question of what should be considered equal hiring policies, there is no simple answer to this controversial issue. Due to weaknesses of the arguments against affirmative action plans, I will argue for the necessity of…

As easy as it may sound on a personal level, diversity has been a set challenge in the workforce over many years. The changes in demographics for the labor force, employment in legislation and legal actions, and increasing the globalization of businesses is what’s trending to keep a diverse work environment standing (DeNisi 2011). Trends in Workforce Diversity We have set trends in organizations today that has increased the amount of diversity with…

The Garden Center is an equal opportunity employer who understands that each employee adds value to the team, the business, and the community. A voluntary affirmative action plan (AAP) is utilized as a self-analysis to ensure the diversity of the Garden Center. The AAP will provide a workforce analysis for each department identifying demographics, title, and pay level for each individual. The analysis provides an overview…

increasing the diversity for example policy for bad activities as bullying and teasing which discourage diversity. Nondiscrimination policy which requires, existing and potential employees to agree to it. And reviewing the policies related to recruitment, promotion, employee performance, and other existing employment policies. The second action will be creating a diversity team which will take care of reviewing employment systems and select proper programs. The effective…

The Link Between Diversity and Equality Management Practice Bundles and Racial Diversity in the Managerial Ranks: Does Firm Size Matter? Diversity and equality management (DEM) has been a legal requirement since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, in recent years, organizations and leaders have realized the value of a diverse workforce and the competitive advantage the diversity brings. Researchers have suggested that DEM practices such as enhancing the cultural competence of…

Salt of the Earth was a theatrical drama directed by Herbert J. Biberman. The film was based on the actual strike against the Empire Zinc Mine in New Mexico. Its genre is a social realism and it was based on actual events. The movie has great ties to Malcolm Gladwell’s book David and Goliath, Underdogs, Misfits, and the art of battling giants. For instance just like Martin Luther King Jr. and his friends they had to overcome a giant in Sheriff Connor (Gladwell). The setting of the plot takes…

universities are in grave danger. With the opponents of affirmative action seeking to end this diversity factor, it puts a large target on one of America’s greatest strengths. Affirmative action reform programs across the country are seeking to end an equal opportunities ladder that has taken over a hundred years to build. These opponents are toppling a principle that was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2003 in the Grutter…