Date of Award
1996
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Health Management
First Advisor
Betty LeMasters
Second Advisor
Lisa Boling
Third Advisor
Janet Treadwell
Abstract
This thesis will focus on a historical view of cultural diversity. It will include a comprehensive overview of cultural diversity, discrimination, racism and reverse discrimination. This will include well known authors and spokespersons on the subject matter and the effects in the workplace.
People in the workforce have noted numerous concerns regarding racism, discrimination and the need for cultural diversity.
A review was conducted of a cultural diversity plan in a local healthcare organization. The subjects used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the plan were healthcare managers. The subjects read a cultural diversity plan and were interviewed by the researcher. During the interview, they were all asked the same ten specific questions and were also given the opportunity to express their personal opinions.
The responses indicated both perceived strengths and weaknesses of the Cultural Diversity Plan. Suggestions were made to improve the current plan within an appropriate amount of time.
Recommended Citation
Whitlock, Desiree D., "Cultural Diversity" (1996). Theses. 1497.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/1497
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