Summary for Diversity in Organizations Dr.Emad El-Shrkawy

Surface-level diversity Deep-level diversity Diversity Management Diversity

Objective and easily obtained personal characteristics. o Age. o Gender. o Race & Ethnicity. o Tenure. o Religion. o Sexual Orientation. o Gender Identity.

Ability An individual’s capacity to perform the various tasks in a job. o Intellectual Abilities. o Physical Abilities.

Dimensions of Intellectual Ability Intellectual Ability Number Aptitude Verbal Comprehension Perceptual Speed Inductive Reasoning Deductive Reasoning Spatial Visualization Memory

Nine Basic Physical Abilities o Strength Factors:  Dynamic strength.  Trunk strength.  Static strength.  Explosive strength.

Flexibility Factors Extent flexibility. Dynamic flexibility.

Other Physical Factors Body coordination. Balance. Stamina.

Role of Disabilities  When focusing on ability, it can create problems when attempting to develop workplace policies that recognize diversity in terms of disabilities.  It is important to recognize diversity and strive for it in the hiring process.  An organization needs to be careful to avoid discriminatory practices by making generalizations about people with disabilities.

Implementing Diversity Management Strategies Attracting, Selecting, Developing, and Retaining the Diverse Employees Working with Diversity in Groups Effective Diversity Programs