Diversity at the workplace

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

35 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

05/08/2009

Category :

Business & market

Sub category :

Human resources

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Summary :

Introduction
1. Introduction to diversity
2. Definition of diversity throughout the times
3. Valuing diversity
4. Theories linked to diversity
5. Studies of diversity
Aims, objectives and methodology
1. Research question
2. Aims and objectives of the research
3. Methodology and methods of enquiry/structure of the research
4. Background
Literature review
1. Sex discrimination act 1975 and 1976
2. Race relations act 1976 (Amended 2000)
3. Disability discrimination act 1995
4. The impact of legislation
5. Diversity framework in UK
6. Equal opportunities in practice
7. History of Hertz
8. Diversity policies at Hertz
Summary & conclusion
The questionnaire, sampling, distribution and return process
1. Statement of results, analysis and discussion
Bibliography

Abstract

Ways to maximize benefits of an increasingly diverse workforce and client base is a continuing concern for organizational leadership. The current processes for managing diversity continues to be necessary but are not sufficient enough to result in effective outcomes in 21st century organizational environments. diversity training remains the primary method used to facilitate behavior change. However, existing diversity training is perceived to have failed, calling for a new diversity leadership focus to improve diversity performance. This paper proposes application of the research supporting the self-efficacy construct to build diversity self-efficacy and bridge the gap between diversity training and diversity performance. Also this paper emphasizes that diversity in the work place goes beyond race and gender. Broadly defined, diversity may refer to any perceived difference among people: age, functional specialty, profession, sexual preference, geographic origin, life style, tenure with the organization, or position. It thus gives the evidence to the current situation of work diversity on Hertz Company as well as present thorough analysis of managing differences among members of the work force as well as seeks ways to create a working environment that enables each person to maximize his or her highest potential.