Publication Date
Fall 2010
Document Type
Project Summary
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Communication and Training
First Advisor
Marilyn Yirku
Second Advisor
David M. Rhea, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
JoAnne Smith
Abstract
Since the early 1990s, the construct of diversity training has been diligently examined as it relates to managing a diverse workforce. Employers have been faced with the daunting task of figuring out how groups of dissimilar people can work collaboratively in the workplace without incident. Differences have to be addressed in the arena of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, and religious views without prejudice, so that we can form more cohesive work groups in the labor force. In an effort to deconstruct negative attitudes and ideals towards differences, we must explore, with employees, differences that may cause friction in the workplace. In order to create a more informed and politically correct worker we must give that worker the necessary tools to understand their environments. This is where diversity training will play a major role in helping employees learn about each other in a setting that is safe and free of judgments .
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Kelly, "Sensitivity to Diversity in the Workplace" (2010). All Capstone Projects. 342.
https://opus.govst.edu/capstones/342