Chapter 31 United StatesWhat About Me? When Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Result in Unintended Outcomes

Shelia A. Hyde,1 Marla L. White,1 and Wendy J. Casper

DOI: 10.4324/9781003307099-37

Case Synopsis

In the summer of 2020, George Floyd, an African American male, lost his life at the hands of Minnesota police officers. In the aftermath, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, whose goal is to abolish white supremacy, grew stronger than ever in the United States. In response to BLM protests, many US organizational leaders issued statements expressing zero tolerance of racism in the workplace and implemented anti-Black racism initiatives. Senior leadership at a mid-sized technology company, MSW Technology, seeks to develop strategies ...

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