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BUS 215 - Managing Diversity in Organizations


An entry level course which explores the impact that a culturally diverse work force has on businesses, industry and the global/international environment.  The course illustrates the manager’s role/responsibility in managing a culturally diverse work force and develops student awareness and an understanding of the role of culture, values, and social behavior in managing diverse groups in organizations.  This course explains why diversity is vitally important for organizations and how it helps in recruiting, retaining and effectively utilizing a diverse workforce.  Legislation, litigation and research topics will be covered providing a solid factual support basis for embracing diversity.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
  2. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
  3. Apply principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
  4. Within a given field or discipline, students will identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.
  5. Explain diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and the organizational benefits that follow from promoting them in organizations.