Understanding and Managing Diversity: Readings, Cases, and Exercises

by Carol Harvey, M. June Allard

For courses in Diversity offered in business or humanities departments. Also ideal for special topics courses in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Relations. Combining varied readings, real-world cases and thought-provoking exercises, Understanding Diversity prepares today's students to enter an increasingly broad workplace where diversity must not only be accepted, but also understood.

Genres: Psychology

309 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Lily]

I didn't like the exercises-- maybe this book goes with a teacher's edition that has suggested interpretations/ guidance of the answers/ responses. A few of the best chapters: "Intercultural Communication: A Current Perspective," "The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why" and "Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity"

[Paula]

The content of this flimsy, cheaply printed book was ok, but, being a textbook, it cost $100, which is insane. Most of the articles are available online anyway. If this book is assigned to you in a class, find the table of contents online somewhere and go about assembling it yourself for free. The textbook market is such a racket.

[Joe]

This not the most entertaining book on the market, but it's a decent text full of insights into issues of diversity in the workplace. The readings, cases, and exercises are interesting, but they're also pretty expensive.

[Ftotie]

Understanding and Managing Diversity: Readings, Cases, and Exercises