The dynamics of managing diversity: a critical approach

Equality and diversity are increasingly important topics in human resource management. Those looking to develop a career in HR or business management need a solid understanding of the ever-changing policies and practices that underpin the development of a sustainable and high performing diverse workforce. Diversity management is a term that covers what would once have been labelled equal opportunities, including race, disability and sex discrimination, but also broader issues such as individual and cultural differences. Universities and business schools are increasingly covering the 'business case' for diversity to prepare HR and business managers of the future with the legal information and research findings to enable them to develop meaningful diversity policies in their organizations.The Dynamics of Managing Diversity was one of the first books to respond to growing academic coverage of the topic at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate level and this third edition has been fully updated to reflect new policies, practices, statistical information and diversity law, as well as including new case studies and information on International policies outside the UK and Europe. A new companion and lecturer websites is also available, featuring additional case studies, tutor support materials and links to useful sites and additional information. Key learning points are highlighted andactivities, case studies and discussion questions included to reinforce learning. Practical case studies illustrate the real-life issues in a local, international and organizational context providing a better understanding of the real-life impact and requirements of diversity management. Kirton and Greene present the subject in a logical, structured manner, beginning each chapter with aims and objectives, and ending with discussion questions so lecturers can savetime by teaching in line with the book.

• ISBN: 978-1-85617-812-9
• Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 312
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés