Managing Diversity in the Military : The value of inclusion in a culture of uniformity

ISBN-13: 9780415586368 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 296 str.

Daniel P. McDonald;Kizzy M. Parks;¬Abar

Opis

Due to asymmetric warfare, a shift in demographics and projected labour shortfalls, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has prioritised diversity and inclusion in its workforce management philosophy. In pursuing this objective, the DoD must ensure the attractiveness of a DoD career by providing an inclusive environment for all personnel.

Spis treści

1. Introduction and chapter integration Part I: Foundation of Diversity: policy and strategy  2. Reframing the diversity discussion: the need for internal dialogue 3. Diversity policies across the Department of Defense 4. 2K10 and beyond: diversity, inclusion and the respect for others in the US culture 5. Leading across diversity 6. Lessons learned on diversity across military organizations  7. Getting to "Ground Truth" in the military: conducting diversity assessments  Part II: Special topics in diversity and inclusion  8. Status, power, and diversity in the military 9. . Diversity and inclusion: an equal opportunity practitioner’s perspective 10. Generational diversity: removing barriers to building bridges  11. Exploring the management of religious diversity within the US Military 12. Wounded Warriors: an inclusive culture for all in the workplace 13. LGB and possible challenges that will happen now that "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" has been repealed  14. A New Angle on the US Military’s emphasis on developing cross-cultural competence: connecting in-ranks’ cultural diversity to cross-cultural competence