TY - BOOK AU - Bell,Myrtle P. TI - Diversity in organizations SN - 1111221308 AV - HF5549.5.M5 B45 2012 U1 - 658.3008 23 PY - 2011/// CY - Mason, Ohio PB - South-Western KW - Diversity in the workplace N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - "DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS is the first comprehensive, research-based text designed to meet the needs of the diversity course. It provides a solid perspective on the various aspects of organizational diversity, including why diversity is important for organizations, recruiting, retaining, and effectively and fairly utilizing a diverse workforce, and legislation related to diversity. The book conducts in-depth explorations of key racial/ethnic groups, sex and gender, religion, work and family, weight and appearance, physical and mental ability, and sexual orientation. It includes prescriptions on 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."--Publisher's website ER -