Most people associate the term diversity with the wordcultural, but diversity is not just cultural. Many othercharacteristics such as values, beliefs, economic level, race,ethnicity, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity,lifestyle choices, marital status, education, political affiliationetc. are also involved. Diversity is not a simple matter, yet it isnot difficult to deal with, if you are fair to people and keep anopen mind. When you look closely at, and think about, diversity, itprovides wonderful opportunities because people from varying groupsbring with them special knowledge, experience and value. Eventhough people have differences, they have many traits incommon.
a-What are the advantages and disadvantages of workplacediversity? Discuss at least three advantages and threedisadvantages.
b-Can diversity help companies attract and retain employees?Discuss.
c-How does diversity help companies compete, achieve theirgoals, make profit and grow? Discuss.
d-What can employers do to minimize the differences and to makeemployees sensitive regarding the differences arising fromdiversity? Discuss.
