Diversity and Demographic Characteristics The management of diversity can be considered a response to the need to recognize, respect, and capitalize on the different backgrounds in our society in terms of race, ethnicity, and gender. Different cultural groups have different values, styles, and personalities, each of which may have a significant effect on the way they perform. The following will discuss how ethnicity, gender, age, and religion impact individual behavior in the working environment. Understanding …showed first 75 words of 1370 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1370 total…contributed to everyone being unique. Managers must create a balance of respect and understanding in the workplace to have happy and optimally productive employees. In addition to this, it is important that employees are aware of the importance of respecting diversity when engaged or talking to customers in our global society. References: Projections of Education Statistics, Retrieved on April 7, 2005, from: http://nces.ed.gov US Census Bureau, Retrieved on April 7, 2005, from: http://www.cenus.gov