Diversity: Creating an Environment of Inclusiveness

dc.contributor.authorSwanson, Jane W
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-14T14:59:12Z
dc.date.available2019-08-14T14:59:12Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.description.abstractDiversity is a concept that most organizations espouse but find challenging to put into practice. It is especially critical for healthcare organizations to be responsive in addressing issues of diversity related to not only employees but also clients. This article identifies the following 3 areas that must be addressed if an organization is to succeed in creating an environment where diversity and inclusiveness are honored: (1) organizations and their leaders need to be aware of their reactions “those who are different”in their organization. This awareness is critical in identifying the underlying obstacles that prevent a truly inclusive workplace; (2) organizations and their leaders need to be able to expand their perspectives allowing them to not only understand but appreciate others. These expanded perspectives can provide a potentially powerful tool for both problem solving and conflict resolution; (3) if organizations and their leaders are actively engaged in exploring options and are open to alternatives, they will find that they not only succeed in creating an environment of inclusiveness but also are in a better position to meet the needs of employees, patients, and a multicultural society.
dc.description.urihttp://journals.lww.com/naqjournal/Abstract/2004/07000/Diversity__Creating_an_Environment_of.9.aspx
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.13016/glvg-0b6r
dc.identifier.citationSwanson, Jane W (2004) Diversity: Creating an Environment of Inclusiveness. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 28 (3). pp. 207-211.
dc.identifier.otherEprint ID 413
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/22518
dc.subjectHealth Equity
dc.subjectHealth
dc.subjectconflict
dc.subjectdiversity
dc.subjectleadership
dc.subjectwork environment
dc.titleDiversity: Creating an Environment of Inclusiveness
dc.typeArticle

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