I need a little help with my Organizational Behavior assignment. Here’s the article and the question. Answer needs to have about 400 words. Thank you!
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, a global manufacturer of health care products headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, takes diversity very seriously. In 2009, J&J’s Chairman and CEO William C. Weldon received a perfect score from Diversity, Inc. magazine for his diversity commitment. In addition to meeting regularly with employee groups, Weldon has J&J’s chief diversity officer report directly to him and holds a senior position on a nonprofit organization tied to a multicultural group. He ties more than 6 percent of his direct reports’ bonuses to diversity results. J&J’s online Diversity University provides diversity-related resources, cultural awareness training tools featuring country-specific content, and classes that introduce the concepts, personal benefits, and business advantages of diversity. J&J’s workforce and managerial ranks also reflect the demographics of the communities the company serves. The company is even committed to diversity among its suppliers and participates in the National Minority Manufacturing Institute.
Diversity drives J&J’s innovation and performance. As one vice president stated, “We recognize that diversity leads to innovation and innovation leads to business success which in turn, leads to fulfilling opportunities for our employees.” J&J’s commitment to diversity has paid off. Women comprise 31 percent of its most senior-level executives, and 47 percent of the company’s highest-paid employees. As Weldon states, “Diversity and inclusion are part of the fabric of our businesses and are vital to our future success worldwide. The principles of diversity and inclusion are rooted in Our Credo and enhance our ability to deliver products and services to advance the health and well-being of people throughout the world. We cannot afford to reduce our focus on these critical areas in any business climate.”
Question:
From an organizational standpoint, do you think that the efforts to embrace diversity at Johnson and Johnson might lead to some type of negative outcomes? Please explain your answer.
