Target Case Study: Diversity

Diversity is becoming a more increasing and ever changing dynamic to the business environment. Organizations can either embrace and grow with diversity or be left behind and die out. One of the organizations that is growing with diversity is Target. This paper will look at Target in depth on what they are doing right and wrong, what makes them a leader in diversity, and what leadership is doing to encourage diversity.

1). List and explain one concept from each chapter reviewed and how they connect to the facts of this case.

Did the Age of Jim Crow ever end? Americans see “race” as a defined, indubitable feature of nature. Racism- the act of ascribing bone deep features to people to then humiliate, reduce, and destroy them- inevitably follows from this inalterable condition. White supremacist ideals, for instance, espouse unfounded ideas that revere the white man and scorn those of color, while also serving as a nonsensical justification for practices such as slavery, racial segregation, and Jim Crow. In “The Trouble with Diversity”, Walter Benn Michaels dismisses the concept and veracity behind race, as if it weren’t a societal issue worth addressing. To ignore the reality of race would be the equivalent of ignoring the plight and shared experiences of minority groups. “The Trouble with Diversity” insinuates that “diversity” is incompatible with the society we live in; this does not mean that people of color should have to encounter racial prejudices, whether in subtle or discernible ways.

For many years, Americans have held certain opinions concerning gender, sex, women, and sexual orientation. A definition of both gender and sex will be provided. The roles of women throughout American history will be discussed. When people think about masculinity and femininity, they have certain preconceived ideas. How these ideas contribute to the understanding gender, sex, and sexual orientation will be examined. Finally, the status of GLBT individuals will be explored. An increased understanding will be gained concerning these issues.

I chose to do my research on the Target Corporation. I feel they have a reputation of service to their customers, employees and community. Target’s mission is great value, the community, diversity and the environment. Target takes 5% of its income and puts back into the community. The Reading and Education Program, The Military and Veteran Support Program and The Social Services Program are just a few of several programs Target Corporation offers to the community. Target has a great reputation to be a positive fixture in the communities they serve. I think it says a lot about a company and the way it does business. I would feel good about working for a corporation like this. The Target Corporation has good ethics and is socially

The purpose of this strategic diversity plan is to ensure Lamar County School District is abiding by its mission to provide a quality education with opportunities for all students to experience success. Recognizing a deficiency in our district, such as a lack of addressing learning obstacles for Hispanic/Latino students, is important to address so all students are successful attaining an quality education. Reaffirming the district’s core values of equality, mutual respect, lifelong learning, honesty, and responsibility will enable the district to relay these values to all of our students, including this group, to provide knowledge in this continuously diverse

Discussion of 2015 UNCF Diversity & Inclusion STEM (STEAM) Forum (Hosted at Hyatt New York)—closed a 3-year contract

The primary need on our campus is a diversity program. With the opening of another middle school campus this year, our campus has gone from being one of the largest and more diverse campuses in the district to being one the smallest and least diverse in the district. A diversity program will allow the minorities on campus to share their culture in order to build a community that understands we are all more alike than different. Currently this need is not impacting the achievement of students on campus, however, if not address I feel that ultimately this could become an issue that may allow students to feel uncomfortable and create dissention. By partnering with parents and members of the community, I think a program could be developed that allows every culture the opportunity to shine.

The Target Corporation is the second-largest discount retailer in the U.S. Target?s mission is to ?make Target your preferred shopping destination in all channels by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional guest experiences by consistently fulfilling our ?Expect More, Pay Less? brand promise.? Fostering an inclusive culture is a core value that is integrated into every aspect of Target business. Through fostering an inclusive culture, Target enables all of their team members to leverage their unique talents and high performance standards to drive innovation and success.

“92 BLX The Beat of The Bay. This is DJ Rodsky” boomed the radio into my preschool classroom at St. Mary Catholic School. My best friend Emani's dad was featured on the radio that morning, and my teacher let the whole class tune in. While in may seem like an odd occurrence to listen to a rap station in a preschool setting, it highlights the attitude towards diversity that shaped my formative education. Instead of the hand-picked, curated diversity that sometimes plagues schools, this encounter demonstrates the raw, unalderterated diversity that kindles appreciation for all races, genders, backgrounds, or affiliations without any reservations.

Through all of my research and in person visits to Target, I have determined this store to be incredibly superior. Not everyone has to agree with me, but I truly believe there is something for everyone there. Some may wonder, “Keely, why on earth does anyone love a grocery store this much?” And to that I reply, Target is not a grocery store. It is a

To increase diversity, employers are permitted to consider race or gender as a factor in selecting employees. Race differences in the workplace force diversification. I personally think that it is necessary. I would never think to hire or not hire someone, because of skin color or race differences. Hiring or not hiring someone, because they have a different skin color is just as wrong. However, because discrimination has occurred, history has created the need for laws to protect working class citizens. Breaking into classifications by race or gender is now common in the U.S. In making employment decisions, I do think that there are ethical factors that create exceptions to the rule. In particular, gender considerations playing an active

Lehigh University is a fascinating school. Originally I just wanted to attend the Senior Open House event because I am interested in applying. Then I received an email notifying me about the diversity program. It sounded like an even greater opportunity to learn about the school. This program included the open house, staying overnight and spending the next day at Lehigh. That amount of time at a school can show you so much more than a couple hours can. This program drew me in as I continued to read the information about it. It seemed as if a better opportunity could not come along and I needed to apply. The diversity program will give me a chance to really meet the students. No school is made up of the same types of people. Meeting these college students and hearing their opinions about Lehigh will have an effect on my point

Target has done a pretty decent of trying to incorporate diversity in their organization. Diversity is an every changing and evolving component and it is up to organizations to evolve and change with it. Target should reevaluate their diversity training programs, policies, practices, and procedures every few years or so (beyond). By reevaluating their diversity techniques, Target can stay on top as one of the leading organizations for diversity. They can accommodate and change techniques to include any new laws and regulations and social acceptance (beyond). After the exposure of documents for team leads diversity training and the criticisms that followed, Target should probably have reevaluated how the training is done. The

In short, Target has made my shopping experience wonderful, it was possible because it has empowered its front line as the firm has extended relationships with customers rather than short term and replying to compliment email is one of its examples. Target also gives importance