Diversity in the Workplace Overview
Knowledge of organizational diversity is essential to functioning effectively in today’s workforce and moving up the career ladder!
Organizations that understand and value diversity can position themselves at the forefront, becoming more attractive to potential employees from different backgrounds. All employees can benefit from diversity training by learning to be more flexible, engaging with every coworker on an intellectual level, and looking at issues from other perspectives. By taking this course, you will learn how to improve the experiences of diverse groups in the workforce and overcome stereotyping. As a nation of increasing diversity, the knowledge and skills provided by this course will help any employee or manager to work more effectively with others.
Learn the skills you need to add value to your position or move ahead:
- Explain the Importance of Diversity in Organizations
- Understand U.S. Laws and Executive Orders that Relate to Diversity in Organizations
- Identify Characteristics of Minority Groups
- Discuss the Thought Processes Related to Prejudice and Discrimination and Ways to Avoid Stereotyping
- Explain the Historical Background and Current Status of Diverse Groups and How to Improve Their Experiences in the Workforce
- Propose Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Impairments
- Suggest Implementations that Assist Employees Coping with Work and Family Issues
- Make Recommendations for Fostering Diversity in the Workplace
Topics covered in Diversity in the Workplace include:
- Importance of Diversity in Organizations
- Legislation Related to Diversity in Organizations
- Minority and Nondominant Groups
- Stereotyping, Prejudice & Discrimination
- Examining Specific Groups and Categories
- International Diversity
Diversity in the Workplace Course Curriculum
Unit 1: Blackstone’s Skills for Success
- Discover How You Learn
- Find a Place to Study
- Learn How to Study
Unit 2: Office Technology & Keyboarding
- Introduction to Computers
- Keyboarding
- The Internet
- Other Types of Office Technology
Unit 3: English Usage and Written Communication
- Parts of Speech
- Parts of a Sentence
- Pronouns, Verbs, and Agreement
- Sentence Types and Punctuation
- Written Communications
Unit 4: Time & Stress Management
- LifeTime Patterns (Values)
- The Power of LifeTime Habits
- Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes
- Choosing Your Priorities
- Planning and Scheduling Activities
- Interruptions, the #1 TimeThief
- TimeLogs
- TimeTips
- Self-Esteem and Time Management
- Stress Management
Unit 5: Introduction to Diversity
- Introduction to Diversity in Organizations
- Theories and Thinking about Diversity
- Legislation
Unit 6: Understanding Diverse Groups 1
- Blacks/African Americans
- Latinos/Hispanics
- Asians/Asian Americans
- Whites/European Americans
- American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members
Unit 7: Understanding Diverse Groups 2
- Sex and Gender
- Work and Family
- Sexual Orientation
- Religion
Unit 8: Understanding Diverse Groups 3 & Global Diversity
- Age
- Physical and Mental Ability
- Weight and Appearance
- International Diversity and Facing the Future
Unit 9: Critical Thinking Skills
- Introduction to Critical Thinking and the PANIC Method
- Inference and Judgment
- Metacognition
- Forming Strong Conclusions through Predicting
- Rhetorical Strategies
- Critical Theories
- Deductive Reasoning
- Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking
Unit 10: Management Practices & Principles
- The Supervisor: Manager and Leader
- Effective Communication
- Creating a Positive Work Climate
- Building Teams and Managing Conflict
- Delegation
- Developing Job Expectations
- Recruiting Employees
- Selecting Employees
- Orienting and Training Employees
- Performance Evaluation
- Disciplining Employees
Unit 11: Creating an Effective Workplace Environment
- Aspects of a Positive Workplace Environment
- Communication
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Team Building
Diversity in the Workplace Course Materials
Blackstone will provide you with the following tools for your success in the course, all of which are included in your tuition:
Blackstone Diversity in the Workplace Study Guides
Eleven units designed by Blackstone Career Institute will guide you through the Diversity in the Workplace certificate course. Four of the units accompany the textbook described below and break down the material you are learning chapter by chapter. Answers are provided for textbook review questions so you can gage how you are doing at every step.
Diversity in Organizations by Myrtle P. Bell, South-Western/Cengage Learning
This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foundation in diversity training by addressing both the basics and the details of organizational diversity. The text explores why diversity is important for organizations, as well as recruiting, retaining, and utilizing a diverse workforce. You will learn about legislation related to diversity and read examples of actual litigation under diversity-related laws and current cases from EEOC press releases. An ultimate goal of Diversity in Organizations is helping employers become diversity-friendly, engage non-traditional workers, unsure diverse customers are valued, and utilize both dominant and non-dominant group members to work toward positive organizational change.
Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor
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Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center
You will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can download your study units, take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, and receive news about Blackstone.
Diversity in the Workplace Course Tuition
A quality education is an investment in your future. Blackstone’s home study certificate training programs are designed to be affordable while providing excellence in education and student services. The knowledge and skills you gain during the time you are working toward your certificate at BCI is what sets us apart and will set you apart from other employees. Your employment options will grow as you gain an expertise in a specialized area and you will be prepared with the knowledge you need to advance your career and earn more money.
Your Diversity in the Workplace tuition fee includes:
- All instruction, exam evaluation, and grading of homework assignments
- Access to our state-of-the-art Online Student Center
- Instructor-led chats throughout your training period
- Lifetime access to student forums and chat rooms
- Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited e-mail, fax, and telephone support
- Brand new, latest edition textbook included with your certificate course
- Comprehensive and up-to-date study guides prepared by faculty and reviewed by subject matter experts
- Exam grade reports with references for questions answered incorrectly
- Official BCI school transcript
- An embossed Diversity in the Workplace certificate upon completion of program requirements
Regular Tuition Price $858
Payment Plan Options
We offer a payment plan with a 100% approval rate for our Business Skills Signature Series courses—you are already pre-approved for a low down payment and low monthly installments so you can afford your BCI training!
Student Tuition 0% Interest Free Program
I will pay a $168.00 down payment & 10 monthly payments of $69.00 with 0% finance charge for a total of $858.00.
Methods of Payment
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