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Diversity in Organizations

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Surface-level diversity

Deep-level diversity Diversity Management

Diversity

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Objective and easily obtained personal characteristics.

oAge.oGender.oRace & Ethnicity.oTenure.oReligion.oSexual Orientation.oGender Identity.

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Ability

• An individual’s capacity to perform the various tasks in a job.

oIntellectual Abilities.

oPhysical Abilities.

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Dimensions of Intellectual Ability

Intellectual Ability

Number Aptitude

Verbal Comprehension

Perceptual Speed

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Spatial Visualization

Memory

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Nine Basic Physical Abilities

oStrength Factors:Dynamic strength.Trunk strength.Static strength.Explosive strength.

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Flexibility Factors

Flexibility Factors•Extent flexibility.•Dynamic flexibility.

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Other Physical Factors

Body coordination. Balance. Stamina.

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Role of Disabilities

When focusing on ability, it can create problems when attempting to develop workplace policies that recognize diversity in terms of disabilities.

It is important to recognize diversity and strive for it in the hiring process.

An organization needs to be careful to avoid discriminatory practices by making generalizations about people with disabilities.

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Implementing Diversity Management Strategies

•Attracting, Selecting, Developing, and Retaining the Diverse Employees

•Working with Diversity in Groups

•Effective Diversity Programs