Assignment: Diversity in Management

Question 1

Japanese Americans served in World War II while their family members were held in relocation centers. African Americans served in World War II but rode in the back of buses and drank from separate "colored-only" water fountains while German prisoners of war drank from "Whites-only" fountains. Hispanics returning from war faced considerable hostility and violence. What ironies exist for people of color in the U.S. military in the present?

Question 2

Discuss the potential negative individual and organizational consequences for Asian Americans being perceived as a "model minority."

Question 3

What specific steps can organizations take to ensure that bilingual workers' skills are compensated when these skills are job relevant, in order to encourage bilingualism among employees and to reduce resistance to Spanish speakers?

Question 4

What should law enforcement agencies do to curb discrimination against minorities? What can the public do?