Managing diversity.
The U.S. work force is becoming increasingly diverse as the 20th century approaches. Statistics prove that most organizations are experiencing gender, culture, and age diversity within their labor forces. All managers and leaders must accept this diversity and work to handle it effectively. This article examines the current literature concerning management of diversity and its implications for the health care profession. Gender, culture, and age diversity and the potential problems that may arise with each are also addressed. Reasons to manage diversity are offered, as well as methods of managing diversity for both the manager and the chief executive officer.
Department of Health Administration, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003625:Data Collection; D003710:Demography; D005006:Ethnicity; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States; D014931:Women, Working