General Mills Leading Diversity

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This week we focused on "leading diversity". Diversity can be defined by the Marriam-Webster dictionary as "the condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc. in a group or organization." (Marriam-Webster, 2022) When it comes to diversity, we should all recognize our own differences, backgrounds, and experiences because we are all unique. Managing workplace diversity may boost return on investment, inspire more innovative ideas, and create a more productive work atmosphere. Businesses that prioritize diversity attract highly qualified employees who are better suited to a fast-paced atmosphere. The company that is part of the list of best companies for multicultural women of 2011 that I will be evaluating their …show more content…

is one of the leading breakfast cereal companies in the world, with such well-known brands as Cheerios, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Kix, Total, Trix, and Wheaties stocking the shelves of supermarkets everywhere. In addition to its breakfast cereal products, the company includes some of the best names in other food lines such as Gold Medal flour, Bisquick baking mixes, Betty Crocker dessert mixes, Hamburger Helper dinner mixes, Yoplait yogurt, Pop Secret microwave popcorn, and Nature Valley granola bars. General Mills markets its products in more than 90 countries worldwide, with much of this activity stemming from two joint ventures: a 50--50 enterprise with Nestlé S.A. called Cereal Partners Worldwide, which makes and sells ready-to-eat cereals outside North America; and Snack Ventures Europe, a venture with PepsiCo, Inc. 40.5 percent owned by General Mills, which makes and markets snack foods in continental Europe. General Mills is also active outside the grocery sector through its food service unit, which markets products under the company's various brands to educational, hospitality, and healthcare institutions, convenience stores, and vending machine