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Many of todays organizations thrive when they build diverse workforces, include people of different cultures, languages, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. As research and experience show, such teams drive innovation, spark creativity, and boost productivity. For instance, companies like Microsoft and Google credit their advances in technology and workplace culture to diverse, inclusive teams. By welcoming many perspectives, even everyday ideas such as cauliflower rice at Wegmans become nationwide trends that meet more customer needs.

Discussion Questions:

Part 1: Innovation Through Diversity

Explain in your own words why a diverse group is more likely to outperform a group composed of similar individuals when it comes to innovation, creativity, and productivity. Use at least one real or hypothetical

workplace example to illustrate your point.

Part 2: DEI vs. Affirmative ActionClarify the Difference

Organizations talk about both DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and Affirmative Action, but theyre not the same.

DEI focuses on building a workplace culture that welcomes everyone, values unique perspectives, and works to create fair access and opportunities for all.

Affirmative Action is a legal set of policies designed to correct past discrimination by ensuring that qualified individuals from underrepresented groups have greater access to jobs or education. Its focus is more on achieving measurable representation in hiring or admissions.

Question:

In your answer, briefly compare DEI and Affirmative Action. How are they similar and how are they different? Why is understanding this distinction vital for todays organizations?

TEXTBOOK: Organizational Behavior A Skill Building Approach Third Edition

By: Christopher P. Neck; Jeffery D. Houghton; Emma L. Murray

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; 3rd edition (2024)

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