For undergraduate and graduate courses in human resources.   A diverse approach to understanding and managing diversity.   Understanding and Managing Diversity uses applications to clarify the complexity of a diverse workforce, and explains how it can be used as an organizational asset. This text also provides students with a wide range of expertise--from the perspective of experienced interdisciplinary instructors (business, psychology, economics, theology, law, politics, history, etc.) to practitioners (diversity trainers, corporate managers, etc.).   Teaching and Learning ExperienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:   Provide Students with an Accessible Format: Information is presented in a logical succession to help students learn that is in a way accessible to them. Present New and Timely Diversity Topics: Topics include Racial Identity, Work-Life Balance, Diversity Leadership, and Workplace Communication. Stimulate Critical Thinking about Managing Diversity: A Best Practices feature provides examples of successful innovations.