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CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Definition
 Diversity Management
 Aspect of Diversity
 Benefits
 Negative Effect of Diversity
 Challenges of Diversity
 Conclusion
DEFINITION
The ways we are different; the condition of
having unique characteristics.
The condition of being diverse: Variety;
especially: the inclusion of diverse people
(as people of different races or cultures) in
a group or organization.
INTRODUCTION
• The state or fact of being diverse
; difference ; unlikeness
• Diversity can include Race, Ethnicity,
Gender, Age, Religion, Disability, and
Sexual orientation
• A diverse workplace aims to create an
inclusive culture that values and uses
the talents of all its employees .
DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and Integration
Training
Communication
Career Management
ISSUES IN WORKPLACE
Conflict
Harassment
Disabilities
Generation Gaps
Lifestyle Acceptance
ASPECTS OF DIVERSITY
 Age
 Race
 Gender
 Religious
Backgrounds
 Education
 Language
BENIFITS
 Groups with greater diversity were shown to have
greater innovation and creativity.
 Diverse groups have a greater range of perspectives,
and are able to generate more high quality solutions
than less diverse groups.
 Diversity increases constructive group processes and is
positively associated with performance in business
units.
 Diversity is associated with increased sales revenue,
greater market share, more customers, and greater
profits.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DIVERSITY
 Diverse groups are shown to be less integrated
and have a higher level of dissatisfaction.
 Increases the level of dissatisfaction in group
members, as well as miscommunication.
 Diversity can be linked with conflict, lower
group adhesiveness, increased employee
turnover and absenteeism, and lower quality
of performance.
CHALLENGES
Taking benefits of diversity in the
workplace is not without its challenges .
Some of those challenges are :
 COMMUNICATION
 RESSISTANCE TO CHANGE
 IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY
 SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF
DIVERSITY
CONCLUSION
 An organization's success (and
competitiveness) depends upon its ability to
embrace diversity and realize the rewards that
such a program can bring.
 Companies that encourage diversity in the
workplace inspire all of their employees to
perform to their highest ability. With a company-
wide strategy in place, organizations can reap
the benefits of higher productivity, profit, and
return on investment (ROI).
 Moreover, a diversity program can enhance an
organization's responsiveness to an
increasingly diverse world of customers,
increase the organization's ability to manage
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diversity

  • 2. CONTENTS  Introduction  Definition  Diversity Management  Aspect of Diversity  Benefits  Negative Effect of Diversity  Challenges of Diversity  Conclusion
  • 3. DEFINITION The ways we are different; the condition of having unique characteristics. The condition of being diverse: Variety; especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization.
  • 4. INTRODUCTION • The state or fact of being diverse ; difference ; unlikeness • Diversity can include Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Religion, Disability, and Sexual orientation • A diverse workplace aims to create an inclusive culture that values and uses the talents of all its employees .
  • 5. DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT Recruitment and Integration Training Communication Career Management
  • 7. ASPECTS OF DIVERSITY  Age  Race  Gender  Religious Backgrounds  Education  Language
  • 8. BENIFITS  Groups with greater diversity were shown to have greater innovation and creativity.  Diverse groups have a greater range of perspectives, and are able to generate more high quality solutions than less diverse groups.  Diversity increases constructive group processes and is positively associated with performance in business units.  Diversity is associated with increased sales revenue, greater market share, more customers, and greater profits.
  • 9. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DIVERSITY  Diverse groups are shown to be less integrated and have a higher level of dissatisfaction.  Increases the level of dissatisfaction in group members, as well as miscommunication.  Diversity can be linked with conflict, lower group adhesiveness, increased employee turnover and absenteeism, and lower quality of performance.
  • 10. CHALLENGES Taking benefits of diversity in the workplace is not without its challenges . Some of those challenges are :  COMMUNICATION  RESSISTANCE TO CHANGE  IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY  SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF DIVERSITY
  • 11. CONCLUSION  An organization's success (and competitiveness) depends upon its ability to embrace diversity and realize the rewards that such a program can bring.  Companies that encourage diversity in the workplace inspire all of their employees to perform to their highest ability. With a company- wide strategy in place, organizations can reap the benefits of higher productivity, profit, and return on investment (ROI).  Moreover, a diversity program can enhance an organization's responsiveness to an increasingly diverse world of customers, increase the organization's ability to manage