Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 17DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The favorable and adverse effects of the company in the case study having a position named chief diversity officer that rotates periodically.
Introduction:
Managing diversity is considered a major challenge for organizations operating within the day. This notion is of more relevance to organizations operating at global level. One could identify many initiatives practiced by organizations worldwide in better managing their employees who are different from each other in many aspects. Having a diverse workforce could be both advantageous as well as challenging to an organization.
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