Diversity Increases Group Decision-Making Ability

Released on = May 1, 2006, 11:11 am

Press Release Author = Multicultural Business Council

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = A recent study by Tufts University scientists looked into
the impact of diversity relative to juries. As reported by the United Press
International, the study looked at decisions made by all-white juries in decisions
made by a diverse jury of blacks and whites.

Press Release Body = A recent study by Tufts University scientists looked into the
impact of diversity relative to juries. As reported by the United Press
International, the study looked at decisions made by all-white juries in decisions
made by a diverse jury of blacks and whites.

The study looked strictly at all-white versus black-and-white juries and made no
apparent attempt to involve other national or racial cultures.

According to the study, diverse groups made fewer factual errors relative to the
evidence in when errors were made they were more likely to be identified as errors.

The Multicultural Business Council has long supported the body of knowledge that
states diversity will enhance decision-making ability.

"The more diversity you can get in any decision-making team will increase your
chances arriving at the best possible decision," points out Rick Weaver, Chief
Operations Officer of the Multicultural Business Council. "By involving people with
different life experiences, you\'re most likely get people to look at different
possibilities when examining conclusions and solutions. This is not to say that you
want a large group, it is simply to say that the more diversity you can recruit the
more likely you are to consider options that a single cultural group may not even
have considered."

The Multicultural Business Council has always included diversity exercises when
training organizations on team building skills, decision-making skills, and
problem-solving skills. In these classes participants quickly understand the need
for diversity if they are to be successful. Experiential learning methods prove to
the participants that it is not simply necessary to work together as a team, but to
make sure the team is comprised of a solid blend of unique backgrounds and
experiences.

About the Multicultural Business Council: MBC is a membership organization based
near Detroit, Michigan. Its purpose is to connect cultures through commerce. The
organization offers certification programs, events, cultural trips, and other venues
to increase awareness and appreciation of the multiple cultures that make America
the great country that it is. For more information about the Multicultural Business
Council, send an email to mbc@getmaximpact.com or visit www.mbc-usa.org.


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Web Site = http://www.mbc-usa.org

Contact Details = Rick Weaver

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