The Challenge Case that introduced this chapter, “Diverse Employees Contribute to GE Lighting’s Bright Future,” and its related Challenge Case Summary were written to help you better understand the management concepts contained in this chapter. Answer the following discussion questions about the Challenge Case to better understand how concepts relating to management and diversity can be applied in an organization such as GE Lighting.

1. How important is it to GE Lighting to have a diverse workforce? Discuss fully.

2. How would you control diversity activities at GE Lighting if you were top management?

3. As GE Lighting’s top management, what steps would you take to increase commitment to diversity throughout the organization? Be as specific as possible.