ADS750: diversity in Organizations

This course is designed to provide the candidate with an understanding of the current research on how diversity among stakeholders in organizations affects the organizations and how the organizations impact diverse groups. Candidates will utilize critical theories to analyze the strategies, techniques and programs that are currently used by business, education, and public service organizations to create and sustain ethical, human, and professional organizations reflective of contemporary diversity. Since. Today’s labor market is not homogeneous; special emphasis will be placed on recruitment, selection, induction, and continuing development of diverse adults.

1. Understand how to apply state, national, and international laws to workplace diversity, equity, and social justice issues.
2. Be sensitive to the effects of past practices that have created inequalities in the workplace.
3. Have a global perspective concerning democratic and social justice trends.
4. Be sensitive to multicultural issues in the workplace.
5. Manage an inclusive and equitable culture in the workplace.