(NAME-MCE) In Professor’s Model, Diversity = Productivity

[Bill Howe]

In the long-running debate on affirmative action, Scott E. Page, a professor
of complex systems, political science and economics at the University of
Michigan<http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/u/university_of_michigan/index.html?inline=nyt-org>,
is a fresh voice.

His recently published book, "The Difference: How the Power of Diversity
Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools and Societies" (Princeton University
Press), uses mathematical modeling and case studies to show how variety in
staffing produces organizational strength.

Rather than ponder moral questions like, "Why can't we all get along?" Dr.
Page asks practical ones like, "How can we all be more productive together?"
The answer, he suggests, is in messy, creative organizations and
environments with individuals from vastly different backgrounds and life
experiences.

.... more at
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/08/science/08conv.html?ex=1357621200&en=78a2bf4c882975ca&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss



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Bill Howe

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