Advancing diversity through research, teaching, and service: A review of gender and diversity in organizations’ activities

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Title:	Advancing diversity through research, teaching, and service: A review of gender and diversity in organizations’ activities
Author(s):	C. Douglas Johnson, (Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, USA)
Citation:	C. Douglas Johnson, (2006) "Advancing diversity through research, teaching, and service: A review of gender and diversity in organizations’ activities", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 25 Iss: 6, pp.471 - 475
Keywords:	Diversification, Social groups, Teaching
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/02610150610713791 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – To highlight the gender and diversity in organizations (GDO) division's conference program at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AoM). Design/methodology/approach – A select group of presentations are summarized based on observation, notes, discussions, and reading of material. Findings – Attempts to advance diversity are being made via a variety of avenues to include research, teaching, and service efforts. Presentations illustrated how important diversity is at the individual, organizational, and societal levels of analysis. Originality/value – The GDO division of the AoM is making positive strides as it relates to advancing diversity. This report summarizes some of the key contributions made during this conference.