Discussion #1: Diversity Dilemmas
Please read the following scenarios:
Select one for a thoughtful and informed response apply OB (organizational behavior) concepts in the area of managing demographic and cultural diversity!
Assume that you are working in the Human Resources (HR) department of an organization and that you have been asked to develop action steps that will address the scenario.
- Aimee is the mother of a newborn. She is very dedicated to her work but she used to stay for longer hours at work before she had her baby. Now she tries to schedule her work so that she leaves around 5:00 pm. Her immediate manager feels that Aimee is no longer dedicated or committed to her work and is considering passing her over for a promotion. Is this decision fair?
- Jack is a married male, while John is single. Your company has an assignment in a branch in Mexico that would last a couple of years. Management feels that John would be better for this assignment because he is single and is free to move. Is this decision fair?
- A department is looking for an entry-level cashier. One of the job applicants is a cashier with 30 years of work experience. The department manager feels that this candidate is overqualified for the job and is likely to be bored and leave the job in a short time. Instead, they want to pursue a candidate with 6 months of work experience who seems like a better fit for the position. Is this fair? Why or why not?
