{"product_id":"diversity-in-organizations-a-critical-examination-paperback","title":"Diversity in Organizations: A Critical Examination - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCedric Herring\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLoren Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiversity in Organizations\u003c\/em\u003e argues that ensuring a diverse workforce composition has tangible benefits for organizations. Rather than relying on touchy-feely arguments, Herring and Henderson present compelling evidence that directly links diversity to the bottom line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and why diversity is related to business performance \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of diversity training programs on productivity, business performance and promotions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe biggest mistakes in diversity management, and how to avoid them \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat can be done to make diversity initiatives more effective and politically palatable \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to measure success in diversity initiatives in rigorous, non-technical ways to achieve desired results \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented accessibly, without shying away from the contentious aspects of diversity, the book also provides concrete advice and guidance to those who seek to implement diversity programs and initiatives in their organizations, and to make their companies more competitive. Students taking classes in diversity, human resource management, sociology of work, and organizational psychology will find this a comprehensive, helpful resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedric Herring\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture PhD Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a former Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has published 8 books and more than 70 journal articles on such topics as diversity, social policy, labor force issues and policy, and stratification and inequality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoren Henderson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research has focused on racial and gender disparities in health outcomes, race, class, gender, sexuality, and the changing meanings and controversies surrounding diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736878846015,"sku":"9780415742511","price":225.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/37a2038e720874ba66c8a1398e33aab7.webp?v=1765148156","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/diversity-in-organizations-a-critical-examination-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}