Question

Identify and discussed fully how microsoft utilizes both primary and secondary dimensions of diversity in respect of the workforce of the organization.

Answer 1

Microsoft focuses on important dimensions of workforce diversity and this includes primary and secondary dimensions. The primary dimension includes the differences which are inborn such as

age, race, ethnicity, gender, physical ability and sexual orientation. While the secondary dimension takes into education, religion, beliefs family background and work culture.

Microsoft has important policies that revolve around the primary and secondary dimension. It has also invested effectively in the talent management practices. Diversity is important in the marketplace with the changing global nature and increased productivity creativity and new solutions to problems are offered through this.

It focuses on innovation and leadership. There is importance given to exploring diversity program and development programs