PA 594 Diversity and Inclusion at Work

To examine the effects of diversity across organizations with particular emphasis on those within the public sector. Three aspects of diversity initiatives will be employed: valuing, enabling and managing diversity. A wide range of cultural and social diversity issues, to include but not limited to race, gender, age, nationality, class, language, sexual orientation and disability, will be discussed. Theories and practical tools will be explored and students will be given the opportunity to work on diversity issues by way of discussions, case studies and field assessments.