Running head: DIVERSITY 1
Diversity
MGT-412
June 6, 2015
Professor Schuttig
DIVERSITY 2
Introduction
In today’s society as the labor force within the United States continues to increase with
people from across the globe, many organizations are becoming more culturally diverse. Every
employee at an organization with a different background brings individuality to a team
environment. An advantage in a workplace that is diverse can give an organization a competitive
edge on their competition. “Some of the advantages of following diversity in the workplace
include capturing a greater consumer market, employing a qualified workforce, reducing
employee turnover and developing a more innovative workplace” (Johnson). Although cultural
diversity is imperative for an organization; there will be personnel that will not agree and will not
adjust well to diversity in the workplace. Some issues that may arise for managers are the
language barrier and employees having issues with traditions and culture.
