Affiliation:
1. Marymount University, USA
Abstract
This chapter illustrates how corporations need to go beyond the D in diversity and focus on the E in equity and I for inclusion to prioritize the worker based on the alignment of critical theory. The literature search led to the discovery of critical theory, which was then used to inform a strategic intervention. Diversity is existence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people. Equity is fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person in an organization. Inclusion is an outcome to ensure those who are diverse feel and/or are welcomed. Obstacles in the way of the E and I need to be addressed if organizations truly want to create a robust DEI program for their workers. This chapter examines how scholars and senior leadership will acknowledge inequity and exclusive behavior in their organizations, bringing the awareness of the need to focus on the E and I.
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