DIVERSE APPROACHES TO MANAGING DIVERSITY

Against a backdrop of philosophical and political debate, this article reviews the emerging pitfalls of new corporate diversity programs. Th ree pioneering corporate programs are examined closely, and a discussi on of the purpose, the process, and the impact of these programs is of fered. Original survey data reported here suggest that exposure to div ersity issues affects workplace attitudes. Lessons are drawn that addr ess the role of top leadership, participant mix, instructor quality, a nd corporate culture. (C) 1994 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.