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2.3: Social Diversity in the Workplace

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    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss generational diversity in the workplace
    • Discuss the benefits and challenges of gender diversity in the workplace
    • Discuss racial diversity in the workplace
    • Discuss religious diversity in the workplace
    • Discuss the role of sexual orientation in the workplace
    • Discuss the impact of disabilities in the workplace

    Now that we’ve learned about various types of diversity you will encounter in the workplace, let’s take a deeper dive into a few examples, and what the best actions would be in each scenario.

    As you click through this interactive, pay attention to the feedback when you check your answers. You can practice as many times as you want with this scenario. Take notes about topics having to do with social diversity in the workplace.

    A link to an interactive elements can be found at the bottom of this page.

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