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Racial Diversity in the Workplace

Author(s): Amundson, Emily J.; Anderson, Stefanie M.; Finley, Alexandra L.; George, Natalie G.; Michalski, Amanda R.; Sweeney, Stephanie C.
Advisor(s): Fay, Martha J.
Date: May 2011
Subject(s): Race relations; Work environment; Minorities--Employment; Communication in organizations; Posters
Series: USGZE AS589
Abstract: The U.S. Census Bureau has predicted the number of racial minorities to increase 19% by 2050 which makes workplace diversity a central challenge for businesses in the 21st century (Hostager & Meuse, 2008). While diversity awareness is generally perceived to be beneficial, recent studies have shown that an information overload can cause employees to be apathetic toward diversity (Kalev, Dobbin & Kelly, 2006). However, little is known about how diversity-related messages are received based on the perceived communication variables of the recipient. This study will examine diversity-related messages to determine possible links between these messages and the communication variables of apprehension and competence.
Description: Color poster with text and graphs.
Sponsor(s): University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Permanent link: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/55601
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