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Ethical Dimensions of Diversity

by Willie E. Hopkins

Book Details

Publisher:SAGE
Published:1997-02-11
Pages:200
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This is a fascinating and mind-stretching discussion. Very original analysis of the ethics-diversity relationship and process model . . . . The authorÆs examples of the changes in one organization over a 10-year period are striking . . . . Makes a distinct contribution . . . . Allows the reader to go beyond the current models and keep the focus on organizational culture and management practices. --Patricia Arredondo, Founder and Director, Empowerment Workshops, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts Will i

Our Review

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of how ethical frameworks fundamentally shape workplace diversity initiatives, moving beyond surface-level representation to examine the moral underpinnings of organizational culture. The author presents an original process model that connects ethical decision-making directly to diversity outcomes, supported by striking longitudinal research tracking one company's decade-long transformation. This isn't another compliance-focused diversity manual but rather a mind-stretching discussion that challenges conventional approaches to inclusion in professional environments.

What makes this analysis particularly compelling is its practical grounding in real organizational change, allowing readers to understand how ethical principles translate into management practices over time. Business leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for culture development will find this framework invaluable for creating sustainable, morally-grounded diversity strategies. The book's distinct contribution lies in shifting the conversation from simply counting diverse hires to examining the ethical systems that either support or undermine genuine inclusion, ultimately providing a roadmap for building organizations where diversity and ethics reinforce one another.

Themes

Business & Economics

Subjects

Business & Economics