Coca-Cola Diversity - 2576 Words

Analysis of an Organization: Traci Jancasz June 15, 2010 MGT 540: Diversity Professor Venecia Morris Graduate School of Management Table of Contents Introduction 3 Racial Discrimination Issues 3 â€Å"Quota Cola† Case 3 Cincinnati Case 4 Hawaii Case 4 Coca-Cola Company Reaction to Lawsuits 5 Analysis of Coca-Cola Diversity Initiatives 8 Works Cited 10 ------------------------------------------------- Introduction In order for any organization to flourish, there must be inclusion of cultural diversity throughout. In saying that, the management of diversity in an organization is a direct reflection of realizing, accepting, and acknowledging differences, whether it is based upon race, ethnicity, age, etc. The following report†¦show more content†¦On the other hand, Kevin Johnson, African-American and former HR manager (appointed after the first lawsuit), had some insights into the organization that was stated in a memorandum regarding the evaluation of race relations at the plant. He notes that there is a â€Å"very apparent need for education in the area of racism, diversity and fundamental training for supervisors and key roles in the organization.† Additionally, Johnson explained the workers as being â€Å"tense† due to â€Å"disparate treatment† to minorities. The judge that awarded the case to become a class-action lawsuit informed the plaintiffs that t hey will have to seek monetary compensation separately (Lovel, 2003). Hawaii Case Most recently, in early 2009, two former Coca-Cola employees filed suit against the company. Both of Asian ancestry, the plaintiff’s claimed that they had been fired for whistle-blowing on an executive that was pressuring employees for positive reviews, in order to receive increased bonuses. Months after a complaint was filed with the organization’s hotline the two men were terminated from their long-standing positions. 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