Policies towards inclusion and diversity in a selected company
Diversity in the Workplace Research Paper: 25 pts Students are to select a target organization and acting as a consultant, investigate that companies policies towards inclusion and diversity. This paper must be prepared from a consultant’s point of view. Select an organization with at least 100 employees; you may visit a branch or outlet of the organization but you must also gather information about diversity policies and practices of the entire organization. The target organization may be one where you currently work or one where you might like to work or simply an organization that you are curious about. Refer to Skill Builder 17.1 Diversity Audit in your textbook (Chapter 17). Step 1: Visit the organization and observe, or ask questions as noted in this first step. Step 2: Review and analysis. Go over the results of your survey to determine how strong or weak, how conformist or flexible, you think the company is. Use it to help identify companies that are in danger of failing. Look for some or all of the components listed in Step 2 of this exercise. Step 3: Written Report. Again, acting as a consultant for that organization, write a report giving the results of your diversity audit. Include: Your analysis of how well the organization is managing diversity The degree to which they have an inclusive multicultural corporate culture How corporate culture, policies, practices and programs seem to boost or undermine morale for employees from diverse backgrounds Any other opinions about the organization’s management of diversity Paper will be a minimum of ten (10) pages, not including cover sheet and reference pages, using 12 point Times New Roman font with one inch margins. APA style is required. At least four academically credible references are required. The student’s paper must be accompanied by their signed Certificate of Authorship. Due Friday. Your written paper should report the results of your diversity audit and include: Your analysis of how well the organization is managing diversity The degree to which they have an inclusive multicultural corporate culture How corporate culture, policies, practices, and programs seem to boost or undermine morale for employees from diverse backgrounds Any other opinions about the organization’s management of diversity