Chapter One (30 points)
After reading Chapter One, answer the following questions according to the textbook’s
information.
Part One:
1. Provide an explanation for a “narrow definition of diversity and a broad definition of
diversity. (3 points)
Why does the text argue against a broad definition of diversity? (2 points)
2. Define the following terms: diversity, managing diversity, and diversity management?
(3 points)
3. What is valuing diversity? How is it different than the terms included in question two?
(2 points)
4. In the business case for diversity, define what is meant by the following: (5 points) •
• Marketing strategy
• Resource acquisition
• Better Problem Solving
• More creativity and innovation
• Greater system flexibility
5. What is meant by the following statement: “representational diversity, by itself, does
not make an organization more profitable”? (2 points)
Part two:
Explain what Hays-Thomas means when she states that “diversity affects every HR function in an organization as well as outcomes for employees.” (5 points)
Part three:
On pages 13/14 read “Misunderstanding the Business Case Can Be Costly.”
In two paragraphs, summarize what you read including examples from the reading.
(8 points) (A paragraph is 4 sentences.)
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