Today, organizations are perhaps more diverse than they have ever been before. Unfortunately, the media is full of examples of organizations and individuals faced with the costly effects of discrimination. Any situation in which a group or individual is treated unfavorably based on prejudice, usually against their membership of a socially distinct group or category causes discrimination. Such causes usually include having a predetermined view on someone because of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, …showed first 75 words of 1090 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1090 total…than the exception. To remain employable and meet the challenges ahead, it is essential that workers develop skill sets to interact effectively in today's diverse workplace. References: Bennett-Alexander, D., & Hartman, L. (2004). Employment law for business. 4th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Irwin. Dodson, A. (2002). "Tips for Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace". Retrieved on December 11, 2005 from the World Wide Web at: http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/workplace/diversity/2002-11-15-prevent-tips_x.htm