While reading the assigned articles for this class I’ve noticed the main piece of information we are not focusing on is the true perspective from people in minority groups in an organizational culture. Most of the articles address minorities and subgroups that are excluded in some way, although none of the articles actually come from these subgroups. I believe our canon needs a source of information that is less about who and what these subgroups and are more about the perspective from these groups and what they believe is necessary. Using the SU Library and typical research practices I plan on finding an article from that disadvantageous side of the same central topic: How inclusion and diversity are necessary for an organization. I have not started my search yet, but an article written by someone who is part of a minority group facing challenges will stand out to me more since they have firsthand knowledge of how the issue can have negative effects on the people and the organization.
In the article “The Inclusion Dividend: Why Investing in Diversity & Inclusion Pays Off” there is a central example situation that the authors configured to help the reader comprehend their key points and how small variations can bring a larger impact than what is intended. The project that Kaplan and Donovan address is the importance of inclusion and diversity in a work environment, but it gets more complex than that. The standard level of inclusion and diversity is shared by the majority of organizational cultures; everyone with the qualifications should have an equal opportunity and prejudice in the workplace should be combated. Even though this statement is correct, there is a much deeper side to the idea of inclusion and diversity. The amount of actual focus that is given to this matter can be quite low, and the unconscious bias that takes place typically goes unspoken because the majority of workers are included. The articles main purpose is not to tell you why diversity is important, but to share with you the simple mistakes that go unnoticed that can have a devastating impact on the morale and performance of a company.
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I love your idea of focusing on the opinions and thoughts of the minorities. Like you stated previously, although the topics of these articles pertain to that demographic, there is no real representation of minorities within the article itself. I think it will definitely be beneficial to look more into how minorities feel in particular for increases in diversity and inclusion. I also definitely agree with your perspective on the Kaplan and Donovan article. They do address the surface level analysis of inclusivity but by diving deeper they are able to address and combat other underlying issues that do not show on a surface level.
Hey Isaac, I completely agree with your what you brought up in the first response. I found a lot of the readings we’ve had identity minorities and the difficulties they’ve had but seldom write what ‘they’ actually have to say. More articles written from first-hand accounts would be something well worth researching more of. I’m looking forward to what you find to contribute to the canon!
I love your idea of focusing on the opinions and thoughts of the minorities. Like you stated previously, although the topics of these articles pertain to that demographic, there is no real representation of minorities within the article itself. I think it will definitely be beneficial to look more into how minorities feel in particular for increases in diversity and inclusion. I also definitely agree with your perspective on the Kaplan and Donovan article. They do address the surface level analysis of inclusivity but by diving deeper they are able to address and combat other underlying issues that do not show on a surface level.
Hey Isaac, I completely agree with your what you brought up in the first response. I found a lot of the readings we’ve had identity minorities and the difficulties they’ve had but seldom write what ‘they’ actually have to say. More articles written from first-hand accounts would be something well worth researching more of. I’m looking forward to what you find to contribute to the canon!