Description
The changing demography of the workforce presents challenges and opportunities to individuals and to the organizations of which they are a part. This volume examines how diversity in organizations affords benefits such as a broader talent pool, but at the same time can lead to tension, misunderstanding and, at times, outright hostility. An Introduction to Diversity in Organizations – Martin M Chemers, Mark A Constanzo and Stuart Oskamp PART ONE: INDIVIDUAL REACTIONS TO DIVERSITY A Theoretical Framework for the Study of Diversity – Harry C Triandis Cultural Identity and Diversity in Organizations – Bernardo M Ferdman Bridging the Gap between Group Differences and Individual Uniqueness An Analysis of Work Specialization and Organization Level as Dimensions of Workforce Diversity – Taylor H Cox Jr and Jocelyn A Finley PART TWO: DIVERSITY EFFECTS ON GROUPS AND TEAMS Diversity, Power and Mentorship in Organizations – Belle Rose Ragins A Cultural, Structural and Behavioral Perspective Diversity in Decision-Making Teams – Valerie I Sessa and Susan E Jackson All Differences Are Not Created Equal Leadership and Diversity in Groups and Organizations – Martin M Chemers and Susan E Murphy PART THREE: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY Diversity in Organizations – Anne S Tsui, Terri D Egan and Katherine R Xin Lessons from Demography Research Organizational Implications of Diversity in Higher Education – Daryl G Smith A Diversity Framework – R Roosevelt Thomas Jr
