> diversity is a form of strength Is that necessarily true? Do you have some kind of data backing that up or is it just one of the Good Things that people like

> diversity is a form of strength Is that necessarily true? Do you have some kind of data backing that up or is it just one of the Good Things that people like to say? For example, this article[1] discusses civic involvement, but it's conceivable that diversity in a business environment could have a similar effect. Before the downvote brigade steps in, let me mention that I don't think diversity is a bad thing, just that it might not be inherently positive. I think diversity needs to be coupled with some sort of unity (whether it's a corporate motto like "THINK" at IBM, or a common religion, etc.) in order for it not to negatively impact a group. [1] http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2007/08/04/the_downside_of_diversity/?page=full http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2007/08/04/t...