HROE5101 Business Strategies for a Globally Diverse Workforce
This course will extrapolate and present topical developments in the diversity and inclusion space from a businesss and global perspective. The evolution of D & I now requires that leaders and organizations understand the CBA/ROI of this dynamic discipline. The strategic aspect of the course will look at D & I as a business driver by discussing strategic differentiation and tactical planning which leads to organizational engagement and transformation. Examples will be presented and highlighted in this regard by analyzing expanded market segmentation, stock performance indicators, increase board composition and the alignment of D & I in performance goals for managers and other leaders in an organization. Furthermore the course will provide a immersion into the dissection, analysis and discussion of how metrics and analytics has impacted business strategy for a globally diverse workforce. Students will be exposed to cutting edge nuances such as updates and developments in cultural competence, exposure to the concept of diversity maturity and an introduction to the dynamic concept of microinequities. Moreover we will explore the absolute best practices in diversity and inclusion and also illustrate what happens when diversity insensitivity permeates a organization. Through the use of lectures, interactive discussions and dialogues, group exercises, multimedia, case studies, business simulations, and mapping, the students will explore a myriad of dimensions of diversity. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to integrate their understanding of cultural diversity and its respective dimensions to other core workplace challenges and will have mastered the basic fundamentals of, and perspectives on, business strategies for a globally diverse workforce.