Download or read book Diversity and Inclusion written by Whitney White and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-06 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business has been a field of study for centuries. The first MBA was issued by the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1908.Within the field of business, however, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are relatively modern concepts that only recently have received much-needed attention.The growing emphasis on D&I has been driven in part by a heightened awareness - by customers, employees, shareholders, and the public - of historic inequities in social systems, including employment. At the same time, employers themselves increasingly recognize that diversity and inclusion are essential objectives, not only from a moral standpoint, but also for organizational success.D&I is simply good for business, and the return on investment is significant.This awakening has been evident in West Michigan, where employers have demonstrated their willingness to affirm their commitment to advancing D&I. This is progress, but it leaves the business community facing a question: How can D&I commitments be transformed into effective strategies and sustainable efforts?By building on the foundation established by experienced D&I leadership, this guide seeks to support the progress of diversity and inclusion efforts in West Michigan and beyond.