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Authors: Mickey Dansby (Editor), James Stewart (Editor), Schuyler Webb
ISBN-13: 9780765800466, ISBN-10: 0765800462
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Date Published: May 2001
Edition: New Edition

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Author Biography: Mickey Dansby

Book Synopsis

"Managing Diversity in the Military provides an introduction to diversity management and equal opportunity research in the United States military. In 24 chapters it addresses current equal opportunity and diversity issues and explores how the military is attempting to resolve them. The research presented reflects the interests of scholars from various backgrounds who use different models, approaches, and methodologies, many of which are adapted from the study of civilian institutions." "All of the areas explored in this volume have counterparts in the civilian sector. The book offers insights, practical methodologies, and effective management guidelines for commanders, civilian-sector executives, and human resource practitioners responsible for equal opportunity programs and outcomes."--BOOK JACKET.

Booknews

Twenty-four contributions from persons involved in the military and academia discuss diversity management and equal opportunity research in the United States military. The volume is aimed at equal opportunity practitioners, commanders, and students and covers a broad range of topics in detail. Some of the issues discussed include intercultural training, religious accommodation, alternative mentoring approaches, gender and racial equality in retention and promotion of officers, racial disparities in military incarceration rates, and sexual harassment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
Commandant's Statement
Overview
Pt. 1Contemporary Approaches to Managing Diversity
1Intercultural Training in the United States Military9
2Contemporary Models of Racism: Theoretical Perspectives, Institutional Assessment, and Organizational Implications for an Equal Opportunity Climate29
3Three Levels of Diversity: An Examination of the Complex Relationship Between Diversity, Group Cohesiveness, Sexual Harassment, Group Performance, and Time59
4Religious Accommodiation in the Military77
5Personality and Leadership in Diverse DoD Workgroups and Teams97
6See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Senior Leaders' Social Comparisons, and the Low Salience of Racial Issues133
7Mentors, Mentor Substitutes, or Virtual Mentors: Alternative Mentoring Approaches for the Military145
8Opportunities for Assessing Military EO: A Researcher's Perspective on Identifying an Integrative Program-Evaluation Strategy163
9Local Effects and Global Impact of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Training179
10Perceptions of Small Group Diversity Training at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute189
Pt. 2Diversifying Leadership: Equity in Evaluation and Promotions
11Looking for a Few Good Men: Predicting Patterns of Retention, Promotion, and Accession of Minority and Women Officers231
12Trends in Gender and Racial Equity in Retention and Promotion of Officers257
13Officer Fitness Report Ratings: Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods to Examine Potential Bias265
14"The Content of Our Character": Value Differences in the Narrative Comments of Navy Officer Fitness Reports277
Pt. 3Gender Integration and Sexual Harassment
15Cultural Diversity and Gender Issues299
16Occupational Segregation: Comparing the Civilian and Military Workforce331
17Women Assigned to Army Combat Units: Perceptions of the Military Equal Opportunity Climate351
18Toward an Integrative Model of Sexual Harassment: An Examination of Power, Attitudes, Gender/Role Match, and Some Interactions373
Pt. 4Military Discipline and Race
19Racial Disparities in Military Incarceration Rates: An Overview and Research Strategy399
20An Analysis of Discipline Rates Among Racial/Ethnic Groups in the U.S. Military, Fiscal Years 1987-1991417
21Race and the Administration of Non-Judicial Punishment in the U.S. Army443
22Differences Between Black and White Military Offenders: A Study of Socioeconomic, Familial, Personality, and Military Characteristics of Inmates at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Ft. Leavenworth465
Pt. 5Where Do We Go From Here?
23Women and Minorities in the Military: Charting a Course for Research497
24The Future of Intercultural Research: Application to the Military Setting513
Contributors541
Index543

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