Diversity Definition
"the basic concept of managing diversity accepts that the workforce consists of a diverse population of people. The diversity consists of visible and non-visible differences which will include factors such as sex, age, background, race, disability, personality and work style. It is founded on the premise that harnessing these differences will create a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and in which organisational goals are met" Kandola and Fullerton (1998)
Dignity Definitions
1. Working with Dignity
"To recognise, acknowledge and value difference in all people. In addition to treat others with consideration and courtesy, and not to disadvantage, belittle nor exclude others for that which appears to make them different, regardless of what that may be." (Enid Moulder, Harmony Partnership, 2003)
2. Human Dignity
Every individual has the right that:
1.1. Their existence be recognised and their personality and uniqueness be treated with dignity, including their actions, thoughts, emotions, concerns, expectations, family, ethnicity, beliefs, profession and work.
1.2. They will not be disparaged, belittled, humiliated, nor that those areas listed above be disparaged. (Sikkuy Foundation, Israel - 1998)
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