Managing diversity : toward a globally inclusive workplace

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Managing diversity : toward a globally inclusive workplace

Michàlle E. Mor Barak

SAGE, c2011

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-371) and index

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Description

Winner of two prestigious awards in its First Edition (the 2006 Outstanding Academic Title Award from CHOICE Magazine,and the 2007 Academy of Management's George R Terry Book Award) the Second Edition: - Provides an update on worldwide anti-discrimination legislation, with a critical examination of not only the content but also the enforcement of those laws - Describes changes in Affirmative/Positive Action public policies, and using some recent court cases examine newer arguments for and against those policies - Places more emphasis on the section describing Migration of Employers because of the growing importance of outsourcing and the public debate about `sending jobs overseas' - Adds more current research on the barriers and benefits to implementing level I of the inclusive workplace model. - Adds more on fair international practices and more public awareness and pressure to implement such practices

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction and Conceptual Framework The Challenge of Managing Diversity in a Global Context Tensions Posed by Global Workforce Trends Diversity and Exclusion: A Critical Workforce Problem The Inclusive Workplace Model Conceptual Framework and Organization of the Book PART I: THE GLOBAL CONTEXT FOR DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT Chapter 2: Diversity Legislation in a Global Perspective - Equality and Fairness in Employment The International Bill of Human Rights and Employment Rights Importance and Influence of the Declaration of Human Rights Implementation Diversity-Related Employment Legislation Broad Based Anti Discrimination Legislation Practical Implications Appendix 2.1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Appendix 2.2. Global Anti-discrimination and Equal Rights Legislation: Checklist of Protections Offered by Select Number Of Countries Chapter 3: Discrimination, Equality and Fairness in Employment - Social Policies and Affirmative/ Positive Action Programs Discrimination and Equality in Employment Theoretical Perspectives of Discrimination and Affirmative Action Principles of Affirmative Action and Positive Action Programs The Public Debate over Affirmative and Positive Action Policies Challenges for Business Practices Chapter 4: Global Demographic Trends - Impact on Workforce Diversity by Martha Farnsworth Riche and Michal Mor Barak Martha Farnsworth Riche and Michal Mor Barak) National Trends Chapter 5: Socioeconomic Transitions - The New Realities of the Global Workforce by Martha Farnsworth Riche and Michal Mor Barak Worker Migration Occupational Diversity Migration of Employers Implications for Diversity of Gender, Disability and Sexual Orientation Educational Trends and Workforce Diversity PART II: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY Chapter 6: Defining Diversity in a Global Context - Prejudice and Discrimination Workforce Diversity Defined Toward a Global Definition of Diversity Stereotypes and Prejudice Dehumanization and Oppression Employment-Related Discrimination Chapter 7: Vive la difference? Theoretical Perspectives on Diversity and Exclusion in the Workplace Diversity and Exclusion: A Critical Workforce Problem Theoretical Underpinnings of the Inclusion-Exclusion Construct Research on Organizational Demography Documenting Exclusion Social Psychological Theories on Diversity and Intergroup Relations Chapter 8: Culture and Communication in the Global Workplace The Cultural Context for the Global Workplace Cross-Cultural Communication Effective Cross-Cultural Communication Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships in a Global Work Context by Jeffery Sanchez-Burks and Michalle E. Mor Barak Cultural Styles and Relational Schemas Diversity in Interpersonal Relationships Interpersonal Relationships and Cross-cultural communication PART III: MANAGING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT - THE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE Chapter 10: Diversity Management - Paradigms, Rational and Key Elements Defining Diversity Management From Equal Rights Laws to Affirmative/Positive Action to Diversity Management Diversity Management Paradigms The Impetus for Implementing Diversity Management Chapter 11: An Overview of the Inclusive Workplace Model - Managing the Globalize Workforce Diversity Diversity Management and the Inclusive Workplace Chapter 12: The Inclusive Workplace - Level I - Inclusion Through Diversity Within the Work Organization Inclusive Policies and Practices Barriers and Benefits of Implementing the Inclusive Approach Case Illustration: Level 1- Inclusion and diversity within work organizations -Denny's, Inc. Questions for Discussion and Further Analysis 8 Chapter 13: The Inclusive Workplace - Level II - Inclusion Through Corporate- Community Collaborations Inclusive Policies and Practices Barriers and Benefits of Implementing the Inclusive Approach Case Illustration: Level II - Inclusion and Corporate-Community Collaboration Unilever Inc. Chapter 14: The Inclusive Workplace - Level III - Inclusion Through State/National Collaborations Barriers and Benefits of Implementing the Inclusive Approach Inclusion of Disadvantaged Groups at the National/State Level - the Eurest Case (Australia) Chapter 15: The Inclusive Workplace - Level IV - Inclusion Through International Collaborations Barriers and Benefits to Implementing the Inclusive Approach at Level IV Case Illustration - The Fair Trade Global Village and The Fair Trade Company Fair Trade Future Chapter 16: Toward a Worldwide Inclusive Workplace - Putting the pieces Together The Value Base for the Inclusive Workplace Practice Implementation of the Inclusive Workplace

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  • NCID
    BB0405467X
  • ISBN
    • 9781412972352
  • LCCN
    2010015050
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Los Angeles
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 389 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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