Workforce Diversity: The Key to Survival and Growth

B>Quest, 2002

15 Pages Posted: 25 Oct 2013

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Taiwo Amoo

City University of New York (CUNY) - Department of Finance

Hershey H. Friedman

City University of New York (CUNY) - Koppelman School of Business

Date Written: September 1, 2002

Abstract

The authors discuss why workforce diversity might be vital to ensure success in today’s knowledge economy. Firms that want fresh ideas, strong growth, a positive company image, fewer discrimination lawsuits, and the enhanced ability to hire qualified workers should be aggressive about workforce diversity.

Keywords: Diversity, discrimination, growth, learning organization, innovation

JEL Classification: K4, M1, M14, M3, M5, N4

Suggested Citation

Amoo, Taiwo and Friedman, Hershey H., Workforce Diversity: The Key to Survival and Growth (September 1, 2002). B>Quest, 2002, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2344566

Taiwo Amoo

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