Income Inequalities
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The gap in earnings between the United States’ affluent upper class and the rest of the country continues to grow every year. The imbalance in the distribution…
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Sexual Identification and Orientation
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: As society expands its understanding and appreciation of sexual orientation and identity, companies and managers must adopt a more inclusive perspective that keeps pace with evolving norms.…
Accommodating Different Abilities and Faiths
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The traditional definition of diversity is broad, encompassing not only race, ethnicity, and gender but also religious beliefs, national origin, and cognitive and physical abilities as well…
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workforce
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Diversity is not simply a box to be checked; rather, it is an approach to business that unites ethical management and high performance. Business leaders in the…
Introduction
Figure 8.1 The globalization of the economy highlights one of the advantages of a diverse workforce that can interact effectively with customers all over the world. (credit outside, clockwise from top left: modification of “GenoPheno” by Cory Zanker/Flickr, CC BY 4.0; credit:…
Summary
Loyalty to the Company Although employees’ and employers’ concepts of loyalty have changed, it is reasonable to expect workers to have a basic sense of responsibility to their company and willingness to protect a variety of important assets such as…
Criticism of the Company and Whistleblowing
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: This chapter has explained the many responsibilities employees owe their employers. But workers are not robots. They have minds of their own and the freedom to criticize…
Financial Integrity
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Employees may face ethical dilemmas in the area of finance, especially in situations such as bribery and insider trading in securities. Such dubious “profit opportunities” can offer…
Contributing to a Positive Work Atmosphere
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: You may spend more time with your coworkers than you spend with anyone else, including your family and friends. Thus, your ability to get along with work…
Loyalty to the Brand and to Customers
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A good employment relationship is beneficial to both management and employees. When a company’s products or services are legitimate and safe and its employment policies are fair…