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Human Relations in the Air Force. Overview. Managing Diversity Elements leading to diversity Potential problems Obstacles Benefits Sexual Harassment Scenarios. Managing Diversity. What Do We Mean by Managing Diversity?.
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Overview • Managing Diversity • Elements leading to diversity • Potential problems • Obstacles • Benefits • Sexual Harassment • Scenarios
What Do We Mean by Managing Diversity? A management system which incorporates the differences found in a multicultural workforce in a manner which results in the highest level of productivity for both the organization and the individual. U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Some of the Elements That Lead to Diversity Race Ethnicity Regional Religion Lifestyle Gender Age Physically challenged Class Education Language
Potential Problems • Over protection of women, minorities and others • Different consequences for the same actions • Failure to train and coach (mentors) • Language barriers
Obstacles Confronting A Diverse Workforce • The white male “club” • The “glass ceiling” • Stereotypes and assumptions • Lack of accountability • Unwritten rules of success?
Benefits of Diversity • Creativity and innovation • Broader range of skills • Better service to diverse customers • Ability to recruit best talent from entire labor pool
How Can We Truly Embrace and Benefit from the Diversity Within the Military Work Force? Good Leadership!
Definition • Sexual Harassment--A form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Definition (Cont) • Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made directly or indirectly as a term or condition of employment • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions affecting the person
Definition (Cont) • Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment
Summary • Managing Diversity • Elements Leading to Diversity • Potential Problems • Obstacles • Benefits • Sexual Harassment • Scenarios
Diversity The beauties of nature come in all colors. The strengths of humankind come in many forms. Every human being is wonderfully unique. All of us contribute in different ways. When we learn to honor the difference, and appreciate the mix, we find harmony. Author Unknown