Diversity in the Workplace (BSM 315)

Term: 2015-2016 Spring

Faculty

Alexa T. Jackson M.M.Show MyInfo popup for Alexa T. Jackson M.M.

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Schedule

Sat-Sun, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1/23/2016 - 1/24/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 214
Sat-Sun, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1/30/2016 - 1/31/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 214
Sun, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (2/7/2016 - 2/7/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 214

Description

This course looks at the significance of diversity in management and the implications of diversity for how organizations are organized and how they function. The changing demographics of the workplace are examined and the significance of diversity for domestic and international business are discussed. Organizational approaches to diversity are examined and analyzed. The course attempts to engage differences within the class and help students develop leadership skills for managing diversity, including consensus building, conflict resolution and talking through differences.

Pervious title: Diversity Issues in the Workplace