The changing demography of the workforce presents challenges and opportunities to individuals and to the organizations of which they are a part. This volume examines how diversity in organizations affords benefits such as a broader talent pool, but at the same time can lead to tension, misunderstanding and, at times, outright hostility.The changing demography of the workforce presents challenges and opportunities to individuals and to the organizations of which they are a part. This volume examines how diversity in organizations affords benefits such as a broader talent pool, but at the same time can lead to tension, misunderstanding and, at times, outright hostility.An Introduction to Diversity in Organizations - Martin M Chemers, Mark A Constanzo and Stuart Oskamp PART ONE: INDIVIDUAL REACTIONS TO DIVERSITY A Theoretical Framework for the Study of Diversity - Harry C Triandis Cultural Identity and Diversity in Organizations - Bernardo M Ferdman Bridging the Gap between Group Differences and Individual Uniqueness An Analysis of Work Specialization and Organization Level as Dimensions of Workforce Diversity - Taylor H Cox Jr and Jocelyn A Finley PART TWO: DIVERSITY EFFECTS ON GROUPS AND TEAMS Diversity, Power and Mentorship in Organizations - Belle Rose Ragins A Cultural, Structural and Behavioral Perspective Diversity in Decision-Making Teams - Valerie I Sessa and Susan E Jackson All Differences Are Not Created Equal Leadership and Diversity in Groups and Organizations - Martin M Chemers and Susan E Murphy PART THREE: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY Diversity in Organizations - Anne S Tsui, Terri D Egan and Katherine R Xin Lessons from Demography Research Organizational Implications of Diversity in Higher Education - Daryl G Smith A Diversity Framework - R Roosevelt Thomalsj