There are many benefits associated with managing using a proactive approach–as opposed to a reactive approach–with regards to diversity. Unfortunately, many organizations have been reactive in terms of their diversity policies and practices as opposed to being proactive.
For this assignment, complete the following:
- Select an international organization that has recently been in the news for discriminatory workplace behaviors.
- Provide a brief background about the organization. Then, explain what occurred in this organization in regard to discriminatory workplace behaviors. Detail the parties involved, settlement information (if applicable), etc.
- Explain the direct and indirect costs that these behaviors/actions took on the individuals and the workplace.
- Discuss how these issues could have been prevented through the use of HR policies and practices.