Diversity:  Individual Behavior Impact
 Individual behavior is the pattern of behavior, thought, and emotion, unique to an individual, and the ways he or she interact to help or hinder the adjustment of a person to other people and situations (The Columbia Encyclopedia, 2001).  Within organizations, diversity can positively or negatively impact the behavior of individuals.  Organizations are responsible and held accountable for making the overall work environment conducive for all within the diversified setting.  Diversity is shaped and informed by a variety of characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language, religion beliefs, life stages, education, career responsibilities, sexual orientation, personality traits, and marital status.  Workplace diversity is about acknowledging differences and adapting work practices to create an inclusive environment in which one's diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds, are valued (Workplace Diversity Strategy, 2003).  There are many diversity issues within the workplace however, age, gender, personality traits, and religion highly impacts individual behaviors within an organization.
Age
 "The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)", states the unlawfulness of discriminating against a person because of his or her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment; including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training (Age Diversity, 1997).  Age diversity at work means employing people of all ages, and not discriminating against someone because of how old he or she is.  Age discrimination can take place as a result of the organization or from the diffe ...