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DIVERSITY. Chapter 14 Lecture 1. Diversity Defined. Human diversity Visible Less or invisible Diverse structural configurations Diverse processes. Global Organizations Emphasize Inclusive Networks When They. a) reexamine their norms or traditional ways of doing things
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DIVERSITY Chapter 14 Lecture 1
Diversity Defined • Human diversity • Visible • Less or invisible • Diverse structural configurations • Diverse processes
Global Organizations Emphasize Inclusive Networks When They • a) reexamine their norms or traditional ways of doing things • b) seek and value similarities as well as differences as sources of competitive advantage, and • c) train people for skills that enhance a sense of inclusion
Approaches to Managing Human Diversity • Discrimination and fairness • Access and legitimacy • Learning
Strategic Responses for Managing Diversity and their Implementation Pressures for Diversity LowHigh Episodic Freestanding Systemic Strategic responses for managing diversity Proactive Accommodative Defensive Reactive Marginal Strategic Executive priorities for managing diversity
Diverse Structures • Hierarchical • Export office to functional to divisional to hybrids • Internal horizontal • Networks, shamrocks, matrix, virtual • Interorganizational • Joint ventures • Strategic alliances
Diverse Processes • IT—integration depends on infrastructures that vary • HR—selection, development, and compensation in different nations and regions • Labor practices and conditions • Social responsibility and ethics initiatives