Ever been affected by religious discrimination in the work-place? This presentation described research examining how American workers have responded to religious diversity in all types of organizations. Data from U.S. religious discrimination lawsuits over 15 years tells a story of persistent and intense reactions toward those who display certain religious practices and what we, as everyday citizens, can do about it.
Kathy Lund Dean currently holds the Board of Trustees Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Ethics at Gustavus Adolphus College. She earned her Ph.D. in organizational behavior and ethics from Saint Louis University. For over fifteen years she has been active in the OBTS Teaching Society for Management Educators and the Academy of Management. Kathy serves as co-Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Management Education, the management discipline’s premier experiential learning journal. Outside of work, she is learning Spanish and serves on the board for local youth basketball programs. She also strategizes how to spend more time skiing and snowshoeing.
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