Diversity in Organizations

This logical, well-structured, and timely book provides an insightful and fresh approach to understanding the cultural and gender diversity issues essential for more effective workplace management. Its in-depth explorations of important issues, and engaging organizational illustrations make it an invaluable resource for academics and practitioners. - Kajal Sharma, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth, UK This groundbreaking book provides a clear, concise, and critical review of debates about racial, gender, and class diversity in organizations. Herring and Henderson's critical examination is not only theoretically informed, but also bridges research with concrete strategies useful for practitioners, managers and policy-makers. - Phillip J. Bowman, Professor, University of Michigan, US Herring and Henderson persuasively explain the need for a very sophisticated approach to workplace diversity. Acknowledging the need for evidence-based information, these authors carefully link their conclusions to highly rigorous studies. I highly recommend this book. - Alison M. Konrad, Professor, Ivey Business School, Western University, Canada Diversity in Organizations succeeds at striking a rare balance between discussing diversity in theory and in practice. Herring and Henderson use the latest research to provide cutting edge, practical strategies for achieving diversity and creating equitable and inclusive organizations. This is a must-read book for any serious student, scholar, or practitioner interested in issues of diversity. - Joyce M. Bell, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, US