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DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS

MHR 617
Course Description

Provides a thorough understanding of the advantages and challenges presented by workplace diversity, suggesting techniques to manage effectively and maximize the benefits of diversity. Includes a comprehensive survey of demographic groups and an analysis of their history to foster a thorough understanding of the dimensions of diversity. Discussions will include effectively managing diversity on the basis of race, sex, LGBTQIA, religion, age, ability, national origin, and intersectionality in organizations and about issues various groups face, including discrimination. Provides practical insight into subconscious/implicit bias, team diversity, and diversity management in the United States and abroad. Goal is to learn to work with diverse groups to create a productive organization in which everyone feels included.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2 to 3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.38

-9.42% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
54.17%

-32.83% from Historical

Class Size
24

16.13% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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