MGMT 8863 Power and Social identities in Organizations

This course is organized to understand cross-disciplinary research investigating complex issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and organizations. Familiarity with research in the domain of diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplaces and organizations provides a basis for understanding not only why progress has been made, but also why challenges persist in a globalized workplace and economy. We draw upon seminal and novel empirical and theory papers on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, with an emphasis on theory building and new, cutting-edge research in psychology, sociology, organizational studies, and other fields. We spend some of our time exploring taboo topics that are less discussed in research and organizations. And, we seek to surface ideologies on diversity, equity and inclusion that influence workplace policies as well as scholarly research.