OTMT 483 Managing Diversity in Organizations (2)

This seminar exposes students to the personal and organizational implications of increasing workforce diversity. The seminar aims to (1) explore the complex dynamics of ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in organizations as seen from the vantage point of social science and organizational studies and (2) examine the managerial implications of increasing cultural diversity in organizations. In accomplishing the former, the current state of theory, research, and application is explored in several thematic areas, including (1) the nature or character of diversity in organizations and (2) the dynamics of ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in organizations. In pursuit of the latter, the seminar examines the orientations to diversity adopted by organizations, the correlates of these approaches, and the possibilities for organizational change. Throughout the exploration of these issues, the emphasis will be on developing greater understanding of issues, problems, and opportunities posed by greater cultural diversity within the United States workforce.

Grading Basis: Graded