Myrtle P. Bell is Associate Dean in the College of Business and the Thomas McMahon Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has taught diversity courses to undergraduate and graduate students for more than two decades. She holds the BBA, MBA and Ph.D from the University of Notre Dame, Louisiana State University and the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research appears in professional journals such as Academy of Management Learning & Education; Academy of Management Review; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Gender, Work & Organization; Human Resource Management; Journal of Applied Psychology; Journal of Business and Psychology and Journal of Organizational Behavior. She has also contributed to numerous edited volumes. Dr. Bell has served as chair of the Gender and Diversity in Organizations (now Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), Division of the Academy of Management and as a member of the Academy's Board of Governors. Dr. Bell has been recognized internationally for her diversity scholarship, mentoring and teaching.Joy Leopold is Assistant Professor of media communications in the Communications and Journalism department at Webster University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Miami, her M.S from the University of Texas at Dallas and her B.A. from Louisiana State University. Her research centers on diversity and representation in media, organizations and political and civic life. She also focuses on social change by protest and collective action.

PART I: INTRODUCTION, THEORETICAL BACKGROUND, AND LEGISLATION.1. Introduction.2. Theoretical Background and Foundation.3. Legislation.PART II: EXAMINING SPECIFIC GROUPS AND CATEGORIES.4. Blacks/African Americans.5. Latinos/Hispanics.6. Asians/Asian Americans.7. Whites/Anglo Americans.8. Native Americans and Multi-Racial Group Members.9. Sex and Gender.10. Work and Family.11. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.12. Religion.13. Age.14. Physical and Mental Ability.15. Weight and Appearance.PART III: GLOBAL DIVERSITY, CAREERS, AND MOVING FORWARD.15. Global Diversity, Careers in Diversity, and Moving Forward.

Discover the value and importance of diversity for individuals and organizations today with the research-driven approach found in Bell/Leopold's DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS, 4E. This comprehensive resource blends the latest findings, new developments and recent legislation with practical examples and compelling interviews. You explore the many aspects of diversity, from a historic background to the details of how and why individuals and organizations should pursue diversity among applicants, employees, coworkers or customers. This edition guides you through differences in age, disability status, national origin, race, sex, weight and appearance as well as sexual orientation and gender identity. You examine groups that are often devalued and learn how dominant and non-dominant group members can work toward diversity and inclusion. Recent interviews and new profiles introduce diversity-focused careers and prepare you to prioritize diversity, no matter what your professional position.