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    Diversity has always been a key component of American society. From its beginnings, the United States has struggled with deciding who establishes the norms and values of society, given that we are a nation built primarily through immigration (Bessett, 1997). Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people have been a part of society throughout history. There is evidence of same sex relationships at least as far back as ancient Greece (Crompton, 2003). Over time, negative societal attitudes

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    growing closer and father apart. Conflicts within and across countries have a tremendous effect on not only the people who live in these places, but the relationship among other countries as well. Immigration places a huge role in the diversity of a countries society. Through the interaction and integration of certain resources, people, and religions, conflict is increased within and across these areas. We see these up rises in places such as France and India. Throughout the years, many of France’s

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    Workplace Diversity – Benefits and Employment Laws Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. Diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, education, back ground, cognitive style and much more. As the work places are becoming more multicultural and diverse, there is an increased need in understanding the dimensions of diversity and cultural differences that affects the business communication within organizations. A better understanding

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    Diversity and Inclusion

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    Diversity is a notion, when applied to the majority of circumstances, can create a positive conclusion. The trick to producing a positive outcome is often how the different aspects are brought together. Consider a classic dinner combination peas and carrots, the two colors look appealing and the two flavors comes together as one making a superb side dish. Now consider oil and water, these two substance are not often considered a good combination. Although, this is not always the case; olive oil and

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    Micron Technology’s diversity culture is great, but it only exists in Manassas, Virginia. This case study is based on Micron’s Fab 6 location and how the other Fabs can implement some of the same programs and initiatives to achieve diversity at all the Micron locations. In 1978, Micron Technology, Inc. was founded in Boise, Idaho. Micron is the global leader in the semiconductor industry with more than 30,000 team members working in twenty countries. “For more than 35 years, Micron has dedicated

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    Diversity programs and development, when managed well, can make or break business innovation and productivity. Micron is a technical organization on the forefront of diversity programming. We will explore this organization 's reasoning for developing a strong program, highlight some key features and make the case that vigorous diversity efforts affect recruitment, retention, motivation and engagement. In 1978, Micron Technology, Inc. was founded in Boise, Idaho. Micron is the global leader in

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    beliefs about diversity with practice, it becomes necessary to address the imbalance between uniformity and diversity. Australia is the biggest example of having multiculturalism. In 2011, the Census revealed that over a quarter (26%) of Australia 's population was born overseas and a further one fifth (20%) had at least one overseas-born parent. This pattern of migration is evident in the make up of the richly diverse society that has been recorded in the 2011 Census. This diversity can be seen in

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    INTRODUCTION Workforce diversity addresses differences among people within an organization. Workforce diversity means that organizations are becoming a more heterogeneous mix of people from different categories. Diversity refers to the co-existence of employees from various socio-cultural backgrounds within the company. Diversity includes cultural factors such as race, gender, age, colour, physical ability, ethnicity, education, language, lifestyle, beliefs, economic status, etc. Diversity requires a type

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    However in the community of Washington Park, a struggle of cultural diversity has never been addressed to show the community the true value that it possesses. Division created by stereotypes, and racial labeling confine the capacity of open mindedness and acceptance that many residents within this country aim to acquire. The people who reside within this community would greatly benefit by broadening their point of views on cultural diversity. Washington Park, a rural area located near the heart of Denver

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    Recognizing the benefits of not only a diverse workforce, but a diverse culture has been an issue for us since the founding of this nation. We’ve seen from the beginning how intolerance and bigotry was present in a society which proclaimed that all men are created equal by decree. Our society has struggled with the inclusion of anyone into our culture who did not fit the mold of we saw was the norm simply because it was different. This brief discussion focuses on how those differences can be harnessed

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