Examination of how public policy issues are contested and shaped by the major cleavages in American society, such as race and ethnicity, economic and social class, and gender; strategies for building consensus across these divisions. The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s understanding of relevant human differences in organizational, especially as today’s workforce continues to change domestically and globally. This course explores the advantages and challenges of diversity in the workplace and examines how workforce managerial strategies can contribute to positive outcomes for employers, employees, and stakeholders.