Diversity in Organizations / Edition 2

by Myrtle P. Bell

Overview

DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS is a comprehensive research-based text that will guide you through both the basics and details of the field. In-depth explorations of topics ranging from why diversity is important to how to become a diversity friendly employer provide practical information. You will also learn how to become a diversity-friendly employer, include workers often devalued, and how both dominant and non-dominant group members can work to effect change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781111221300
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	05/17/2011
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Myrtle P. Bell is the Associate Dean for Diversity, Racial Equity and Inclusion and the Thomas McMahon Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has taught diversity courses to undergraduate and graduate students for more than two decades. She holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Louisiana State University and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research frequently appears in professional journals, such as Academy of Management Learning & Education; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Gender, Work & Organization; Human Resource Management; Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Organizational Behavior. She has also contributed to numerous edited volumes. Dr. Bell is a member of the Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division of the Academy of Management, which she has chaired. She has also served as a member of the Academy's Board of Governors. Dr. Bell has been recognized internationally for her diversity scholarship, mentoring and teaching.

Table of Contents

Section I: INTRODUCTION, LEGISLATION, AND THEORIES 1. Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations. 2. Theories. 3. Legislation. Section II: EXAMINING SPECIFIC GROUPS AND CATEGORIES. 4. Blacks/African Americans. 5. Latinos/Hispanics. 6. Asian Americans. 7. Whites/European Americans. 8. American Indians and Multi-Racial Group Members. 9. Sex and Gender. 10. Work and Family. 11. Sexual Orientation. 12. Religion. 13. Age. 14. Physical and Mental Ability. 15. Weight and Appearance. Section III: GLOBAL VISION. 16: International Diversity and Facing the Future.