Benefits and Challenges
Valued by companies and countries in the global marketplace, diversity is a business imperative (Ahonen & Tienari, 2009).
Additionally, corporations and scholars correlate diversity in the workplace to increased innovation and creativity; improved and increased relationships with customers, suppliers, and community partners; improved conflict resolution and problem solving across the organization (Abbott, 2010; Baxter Worldwide, 2010; Cisco, 2010; Gibbons, 2010; Great Place to Work Institute, 2007; Roberson, 2006).
Many organizations strategically position themselves in the domestic and global marketplace by having diversity strategies, and they are open about their initiatives to leverage diversity as a business strategy. ...
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