2. CONTENTS
Introduction
Definition
Diversity Management
Aspect of Diversity
Benefits
Negative Effect of Diversity
Challenges of Diversity
Conclusion
3. DEFINITION
The ways we are different; the condition of
having unique characteristics.
The condition of being diverse: Variety;
especially: the inclusion of diverse people
(as people of different races or cultures) in
a group or organization.
4. INTRODUCTION
• The state or fact of being diverse
; difference ; unlikeness
• Diversity can include Race, Ethnicity,
Gender, Age, Religion, Disability, and
Sexual orientation
• A diverse workplace aims to create an
inclusive culture that values and uses
the talents of all its employees .
7. ASPECTS OF DIVERSITY
Age
Race
Gender
Religious
Backgrounds
Education
Language
8. BENIFITS
Groups with greater diversity were shown to have
greater innovation and creativity.
Diverse groups have a greater range of perspectives,
and are able to generate more high quality solutions
than less diverse groups.
Diversity increases constructive group processes and is
positively associated with performance in business
units.
Diversity is associated with increased sales revenue,
greater market share, more customers, and greater
profits.
9. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DIVERSITY
Diverse groups are shown to be less integrated
and have a higher level of dissatisfaction.
Increases the level of dissatisfaction in group
members, as well as miscommunication.
Diversity can be linked with conflict, lower
group adhesiveness, increased employee
turnover and absenteeism, and lower quality
of performance.
10. CHALLENGES
Taking benefits of diversity in the
workplace is not without its challenges .
Some of those challenges are :
COMMUNICATION
RESSISTANCE TO CHANGE
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY
SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF
DIVERSITY
11. CONCLUSION
An organization's success (and
competitiveness) depends upon its ability to
embrace diversity and realize the rewards that
such a program can bring.
Companies that encourage diversity in the
workplace inspire all of their employees to
perform to their highest ability. With a company-
wide strategy in place, organizations can reap
the benefits of higher productivity, profit, and
return on investment (ROI).
Moreover, a diversity program can enhance an
organization's responsiveness to an
increasingly diverse world of customers,
increase the organization's ability to manage
