BUS 291 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
Leaders in organizations are constantly interacting with a variety of stakeholders from very different backgrounds and experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability and age. When harnessed effectively, these differences can be the catalyst for creative breakthroughs and the pathway to team and organizational learning and effectiveness; but when misunderstood, these differences can challenge employees' values, performance, workplace relationships, and team effectiveness. This course is designed to help students navigate diverse settings more effectively and improve their ability to work within and lead diverse teams and global organizations. It also offers students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking on topics such as identity, relationships across difference and bias, and equality of opportunity in organizations around the world and how they relate to organizational issues of opportunity, inclusion, equity and effectiveness.