The article explains that white males could improve diversity of lawyers of color‚ women‚ of LGBT (lesbian‚ gay‚ bisexual‚ and transgender). White males are known for holding a higher position of power. As a result a white male such as management will be able to influence numbers to make an organization successful. Having white males support the change with these groups of people‚ will provide help influence change. Lesson one: “no diversity initiative can succeed without the support of the institution’s
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the reasons for the increased family and household diversity in the last 40 years. (24 marks)Functionalists believe that the modern family can be generalised to a ‘cereal packet image’ – named because of the way that the media portray the typical family that consists of two parents‚ one male and one female‚ and then two or three children. However‚ there is now a strong body of evidence to suggest that there are now a wider variety of family types‚ which shows that there has been an increase in diversity
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In this course we talk about diversity in a work place. I tend to work for an organization that handle diversity well. After reading chapter two I was able to understand more of my manger perceptive and how they handle diversity. Two factors that I will love to share that my job handle well that this chapter touch on is discrimination and how the organization mange diversity effectively. I work for a company whereas many people have different demographics‚ beliefs and value‚ but we tend to come together
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In this assignment I have been asked to discuss‚ critically evaluate and research Equality and Diversity and what it is‚ what impact and consequences it can have on an organisation and the ways in which an organisation can ensure it adheres to the law. My aim is to evaluate about how different cases could affect an organisation as well as discuss and explore the legislation around equality and diversity. I also aim to discuss the potential consequences for businesses breaching the legislation and
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Equality and Diversity within the workplace When I am supporting the individuals I work with‚ I find it vital to always reflect on my work. What I do well‚ what I don’t do well and improve and enhance my performance. It is important for me to think about and evaluate what I do‚ as I can always improve to fit the customers needs. I like to focus on how I interact with the customers‚ and how the environment around them is. I have a reflective log/personal development plan which I fill out and give
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. Examine the reasons for the increase in family and household diversity in the last 40 years (24 marks‚ 10 A01‚ 14 A02) Family and household diversity is the change in patterns among the various family and household types that exist because of factors such as secularisation‚ changes to legislation‚ changes in women’s position‚ changing attitudes In the past 40 years the family structure within the UK has changed quite dramatically
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Diversity in the Workplace MGT31 Diversity is a term used most often to describe the different types of race‚ religion‚ and nationalities but in today’s business world‚ it is used to describe the different individual behaviors of employees. Diversity is about characteristics and demographics that differ from person to person and how they affect human behavior. To understand how diversity affects the work place let us look at four types of diversity--Differences in skill and abilities‚ Values
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reductions in salaries and wages. in India‚ Delhi and Mumbai are among nine cities which have seen marginal increase in house prices in the July-September quarter with Kochi topping the chart‚ a latest National Housing Bank (NHB) survey showed on Friday. Prices in Delhi rose 3.8% from the previous quarter while Mumbai posted an increase of 0.5%. Kochi recorded the sharpest rise with a 10% increase in the September quarter. Low interest rates‚ the amount borrowers paid to lenders for the ability to use
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conflict can escalate into issues that are hard to resolve. Separating emotions from professionalism can be hard to do. Keeping in mind that the reason for employment is patients and their satisfaction with the facility and its care‚ should make it easier to maintain a professional attitude. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Diversity in the workplace can create some conflict due to different cultures‚ ideas and styles of performing certain task. Some of the most important sources of conflict
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In order to assess the situation‚ one must gain knowledge of what diversity truly is. Diversity is the term used to describe a variety‚ or opposite of homogenity. Having diversity means having people from varied backgrounds‚ cultures‚ viewpoints‚ and ethnicitices (Maschi‚2009). In this case‚ diversity is presented as the employment of a mentally disable female. One must also be mindful of cultural sensitivity which is the act of being aware of one’s bias‚ prejudices‚ and knowledge about the person
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