Handbook of Diversity Management: Beyond Awareness to Competency Based Learning / Edition 1

by Deborah L. Plummer, Taylor Cox Jr., Michael Brazzel, R Roosevelt Thomas Jr., Evangelina Holvino

Overview

Handbook of Diversity Management brings together a group of diversity practitioners and scholars to address a variety of topics that comprise the growing field of diversity management. The categories of topics include theoretical foundations, skill-based learning and professional issues. With a foreword by Taylor Cox, noted chapter contributors include R. Roosevelt Thomas, Marilyn Loden, Edward Hubbard, Judith Katz, Frederick Miller and other seasoned professionals in the diversity management field. The subject matter treated in the book goes beyond providing a comprehensive presentation of the field of diversity management by including practical application. Because it is practitioner focused, the Handbook of Diversity Management serves as a support tool for professionals who are faced with the challenge of managing diverse populations. Case studies and examples enhance each topic and the reader's learning. Thus, the book is an essential resource for human resource professionals, community leaders, researchers and scholars who need to know how to successfully navigate an increasingly diverse American workforce.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761824589
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/24/2002
Pages:	636
Product dimensions:	5.58(w) x 8.46(h) x 1.56(d)

About the Author

Deborah L. Plummer, Ph.D. is Director of the Diversity Management Program and Associate Professor of Psychology, Cleveland State University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgements Chapter 4 Chapters at a Glance Chapter 5 Theoretical Foundations: Overview of the Field of Diversity Management; Historical and Theoretical Roots of Diversity Management; Approaches to Work Force Mixtures; Theories of Difference: Changing Paradigms for Organizations; Social Psychological P Chapter 6 Skill-Based Learning: Diagnosing Diversity in Organizations; Assessing, Measuring, and Analyzing the Impact of Diversity Initiatives; Facilitating Diversity Issues; Momentum and Internal Organizational Relationship Building: On the Road from Exclusi Chapter 7 Professional Issues: Diversity Consultation Skills; Building Inclusion and Leveraging Diversity as a Way of Doing Business; Diversity Management in Specialized Settings: Non-Profit, Faith-Based, and School Organization, Community and Government Agen Chapter 8 Subject Index Chapter 9 Name Index Chapter 10 About the Editor Chapter 11 About the Contributors