write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Consideration of workforce diversity is a part of human resource management (HRM). Respond and discuss the following questions with your classmates and instructor:

• What comprises workforce diversity?
• What is the responsibility of the HR department to address this (e.g., selection and retention of employees)?
• Are there legal and ethical ramifications of maintaining a diverse workforce?
• What are some of the diversity ramifications, and how do healthcare organizations characterize components such as various minority programs?
• For a healthcare organization, why would workforce diversity relate to health equity?
• Is there a relationship between workforce diversity and improvements in patient care?

The Initial Post should be at least 400–600 words.

Note: Use APA style to cite at least 2 scholarly sources from the last 5 years.