Why Diversity Programs Fail (hbr.org)

Instructions:

1. 1. You must obtain the case, read it carefully, and be prepared to answer each of the case analysis questions below. You should not simply summarize the case. You should use the case information to inform and support your own analysis showing critical thinking.

2-3 pages in length, double spaced, 1-inch margins, size 12 Times New Roman font.

Discussion Questions:

1. In the first full paragraph on page 4 of the case, the authors provide statistics on the number of women and minorities in management positions.

• • Why might these numbers be troubling?
  • What are the benefits to an organization of having a diverse workforce?
  • Why is diversity often so low at higher levels in an organization?

1. Why do diversity programs often fail?
2. What do the authors argue should be done to increase diversity in upper levels of organizations?
3. This is the chance for your group to think critically about issues raised in the case study and then come up with your own plan. What do you believe are the biggest issues related to diversity in the workplace? How will you address these issues when you are a manager? Be as specific as possible in describing the strategies you might employ.