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Social Diversity Research Paper
A social worker will encounter many people from all different cultures, socioeconomic classes, and
different genders. In order to effectively help people or groups of people and adequately assess the
person in their environment it is essential that a social worker understand the issues of diversity.
This essay will begin with a definition of diversity and an explanation of how diversity has led to
segregation throughout history and into present day. Next will be examples of social diversity and
the importance of diversity awareness. In conclusion, this paper will show how a social workers
understanding of social diversity directly relates to the social work code of ethics. Diversity was
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This type of thinking gives a social worker tunnel vision. The Black–White binary paradigm reduces
people into two groups, either black or white. It is not fair to group Latinos with African–Americans
or Native Americans with Caucasians. They are all different. They come from different historical
backgrounds, different cultures, traditions, languages, etc. The list of differences can be extensive
and by generalizing people into just two groups, a social worker would negate the process of
evaluating individuals in their environment. This leads to the paradox that was discussed in class.
Race is absolutely meaningless, but it must always be considered. In a world where everyone is
treated equally a social worker could be colorblind, they could take race out of the equation.
Unfortunately that is not the case. This is a world were African–Americans have been denied equal
housing, equal income, and equal employment opportunities. Even though forms of segregation
became illegal, de facto segregation continued to further oppress African–Americans in the United
States. The radio broadcast in class explained how housing regulations were used to segregate
neighborhoods, allowing Caucasians to build wealth and pass it on to future generations.
Alternatively,
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Can You Think Of A Time When Someone Presumed That You
Can you think of a time when someone presumed that you had a characteristic, either positive or
negative, based on a group to which you belong without knowing you as an individual? Are you
aware of ever having judged someone inaccurately? Unconscious biases are a fact of life. We all
harbor them–and take them into the workplace.
Unconscious Bias (also known as hidden bias or implicit bias) refers to bias that we are unaware of,
and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by
our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our
background, cultural environment, and personal experiences. Numerous studies since the 1980s
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And a third filter tempts us to accept information that confirms our beliefs about people who are
different from us and to reject information that contradicts those beliefs.
Explicit biases (also known as conscious biases) are evident in what people say and do, and chances
are those who have such prejudices are aware of them. The manager who talks negatively about "the
millennials" knows she holds the younger generation in low regard. The person who uses racist slurs
doesn't try to hide his dislike of other races. The executive who believes women shouldn't be in
leadership roles avoids recommending a female subordinate for promotion. These biases are all on
the surface. Consequently, it's relatively easy to see the connection between these individuals'
prejudices and their behavior in the workplace.
Not so with implicit or unconscious biases. Without realizing it, we may prefer to associate with
younger people rather than older people, or enjoy the company of women more than men, or react
more harmoniously to people of our own race. More concerning: we may unconsciously associate
one group with positive stereotypes and another group with negative ones. Recent studies in
psychology suggest that we all have implicit biases and that these biases influence our decisions.
Deep prejudices or stereotypes imparted by upbringing, culture and mass media that influence our
perceptions about people and our behavior toward them. Skin color, gender, age are generally
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The Diversity Audit Project : Starbucks
The purpose of the diversity audit project is to teach students how to analyze and measure diversity
efforts of potential employers and as potential customers. In this globalizing world these skills are
more important than ever. Many companies are making changes to diversify their employees and
their customer base; this project is focused on investigating one company's efforts. After this project
students can expect to have gained a deeper knowledge of how to measure a company's level of
diversity and analyze its effects on both employees and customers. Many people think that
Starbucks is just a company that sells coffee. Beginning our diversity audit, that's what our group
thought as well. As we began our research we uncovered a company that we could not have
imagined. Starbucks has embraced diversity, and in many ways, is a trailblazer. Starbucks is
involved in a plethora of diversity efforts, both in achieving diversity and managing diversity within
their corporation. Starbucks becomes deeply involved in promoting diversity by creating Partner
Networks ("Diversity and Inclusion"). A partner is an employee of Starbucks, and Partner Networks
are support systems created and supported by Starbucks to help their diverse staff feel included and
welcome. Partner networks include Starbucks Access Alliance Partnership, which promotes
increased accessibility and use of Starbucks facilities for customers and Partners with disabilities
("Diversity and Inclusion").
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Diversity: Class Lectures
The class lectures have covered so many topics including Business Basics, Motivation,
Organizational Structures, Job design, and many other topics. Among those topics, we have learned
about "Diversity." Diversity is defined as the state of heterogeneity, variety, difference, and
multiform. In our daily life, most people, especially women have dealt with diversity in workplace,
society, and private life. Some families, mostly Asians, still have stereotypes of women should have
lower statuses or education than men do.
As it mentioned in the class lecture, typically, workplace diversity is the presence of individuals who
are different by race, religion, gender, ethnicity, and sexual preference. This topic shows us about
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I might be a little bit better than how my aunt has been treated. I have a better opportunity to get
education until now as a junior or might be continued my Master's Degree in the future. My family
is kind of knowing more about how important the education is. They tend to let us gaining more
knowledge as much as we want. However, I grew up in Business family, I have to think a lot before
making a decision. I tend to think more about what my family wants me to study and where I was
born so that is the reason why I choose Business Administration as my major. In fact, I dream to be a
fashion designer. I could not follow what my heart wants and fulfil it. I need to respect my parent's
thought and family's rules. It is frustrating sometimes, but I am used to it. They believe my ability,
but they could not think how I can earn money as a fashion designer in Cambodia, which is a
developing country. There are few chances to become a well–known designer unless I have stable
jobs in other countries. Therefore, they do not support my
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Why I Should Be A Teacher
I want to be a teacher to continue to serve. I have served twenty years as officer in the United States
Army and I want to continue to serve others in a different capacity. Through my time in service and
later as member of the civilian work force I have seen the struggles of workers and employers as
they struggle to find sustainable matches. One of the answers to this struggle a is better prepared
work force. However, there are segments of our country that have been systematically left out, and I
want to address that.
I grew up in Seattle during the de–segregation, and it was normal for me to be the only black kid in
my class. As society around me came to grips with the change in the city, I had to go to school. I
could wait for programs and understanding to take hold and remove the old ways. I was labeled one
of "those kids", a "disruptive child" in the class, until at the behest of my parents and school
administrators, I was tested. The test show I was not challenged by the normal material which lead
to the behavior and soon I was challenged.
However, my story doesn't end there. I still had to face the challenges that our current disadvantage
students face and there was a time where my future was in question. However, by the grace of a few
dedicated teachers, I was able to overcome my obstacles and find some success in the classroom,
because of that I want to pay it forward to the next generation. Because of the efforts of so many, I
have gone on to earn my
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Demographic Diversity And Cultural Diversity
DEMOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
GOPI KRISHNA CHALLA
RIVIER UNIVERSITY
Demographic and Cultural Diversity
ABSTRACT
The research is concerning Organizational Behavior which includes unusual types of Organizations
with dissimilar types of public behaviors. Among that Demographic Diversity and Cultural
Diversity of an Organization is extremely significant to turn into a triumphant organization or
company in the marketplace Especially the Demographic and Cultural Diversity show the in good
physical shape relationship with all kinds of Employees in special positions like Managers,
Accountants, and Engineers etc. exclusive of any intolerance among them similar to age, gender,
race, religion, and physical abilities. Understanding how these personality figure Organizational
behavior is significant.
The long–term accomplishment of whichever trade calls for a miscellaneous remains of capacity
that preserve convey unmarked ideas, perspectives and views to their work. The challenge that
assortment poses, consequently, is enable your manager to take advantage of on the mixture of
genders, cultural backgrounds, ages and lifestyles to act in response to trade opportunities more
quickly and imaginatively.
With the developing social, cultural, and political norms, as well as changing demographics,
migration patterns and globalization have had an impact on the piece of music of the people. This
still impacts the commerce practices which make them to stay pace with the altering
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Diversity's Impact on Organizations
Abstract
Diversity must be created and maintained with in organizations. The purpose of this paper is to
examine the impacts of diversity onto an organization in addition to explaining the legally mandated
and stakeholder driven explanations for mandatory diversity.
Diversity's Impact on Organizations Diversity within an organization is a blending of people from
various cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Diversity has challenged organizations to set
realistic goals for its leaders as well as its employees. The organization must look at the moral,
ethical and social responsibilities it has toward its employees and understand their legal obligations
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Gender The number of women entering the workforce has increased over the years. To reap the
benefits of gender diversity and create an inclusive workplace organizations are developing flexible
employment approaches. Flexible employment approaches include arrangements that allow job
sharing so that employees are better able to care for their children or flexible employment conditions
such as flextime that give employees input into the length and scheduling of their workweek. With
the increase in gender diversity, organizations have developed sexual harassment training supported
by top management. This training includes: defining quid pro quo, what hostile environments are,
providing examples of types of behaviors that are prohibited and describing disciplinary actions that
will be taken in instances of sexual harassment.
Education
Today employees' educational backgrounds vary considerably; this has led organizations to enhance
their training and development programs. "Functional illiteracy the ability to handle basic reading,
math, and arithmetic is a serious problem at work (Dessler, 2002)." Employers are responding in
two ways. First more organizations are testing job candidates' basic skills and secondly more
organizations are setting up basic skills and literacy programs. "For example, Smith and Wesson
instituted a comprehensive program. A literacy audit revealed
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The Importance Of Diversity In The Workplace
Men are 30% more likely to be hired for a high level position job than women (Stutes). Jobs
discriminate and separate genders, races, etc. in a workplace. This is not fair because it should not
matter what you look like or who you are, we should all be treated the same no matter what. It is
hard for someone to get a job because bosses can discriminate and that makes people not succeed.
You should have to work towards the higher level position so you earn it and not just be given it
because you are the gender the boss wants. Diversity should be acknowledged so everyone can have
a chance to make a living and support their families. Companies need to be fair and treat everyone
equally and not just by looks. Diversity means that everyone works together no matter what race,
culture, gender they are. Workplaces should have diversity taken place in them so they succeed and
people have to work with others no matter what. It shouldn't be about the looks or beliefs, it's about
supporting your family and working together to create one goal. Diversity is becoming a big part of
our world and it should continue as companies are growing and hiring. 67% of bosses and job
seekers seek for diverse workplaces (Stutes). That still leaves room for 33% of bosses that are
against having diverse workers. This shows that companies are against a certain race and gender.
That should not be present. Continuing, diverse workplaces provide families with the money they
need to survive.
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Racial Diversity In Social Media
In todays world of near total dependence on the internet, it becomes increasingly noticed that our
popular culture is defined by the racially diverse nature of most social media platforms. Social
media is well known as a catalyst for any activism or social reformation movements that occur
nearly every day around the world. Platforms such as Facebook or Twitter often start debates over
things that happen online, on television, or in the real world. Those who use interactive multimedia
are very racially diverse and bring unique ideas and arguments to the international community of the
internet. However, it is apparent that both Twitter and Facebook have varied approaches when
inviting those of racial diversity onto their platforms and making them feel welcomed there. It has
become an accepted business practice to meet a certain quota of hiring from diverse racial groups.
This trend of identifying racial diversity began with "the idea of setting targets has its roots in
affirmative action policies in the US and South Africa" (Jacobs, 1). Previous social movements
resulted in the push to identify numbers regarding grouping those of different ethnic groups. As of
the year 2016, the United States government issued "a three–hundred–dollar diversity fund" (Jacobs,
2) to identify the rate of hiring diverse groupings. Companies began to feel pressure from social
activism resulting in this new quota that they must meet to stay respected within the community of
those who fight for diversity on the internet.
While the expansion of hiring those of diverse brackets can create a positive professional and
educational atmosphere, it can also create a feeling of tension between those separate groups. It is
feared that meeting the diversity percentage issued by the United States government may
overshadow those who may work hard for a job or college acceptance. However, by employing a
diverse workforce, a company has the ability to have different perspective on racially sensitive
topics. If someone of similar racial backgrounds marketed a product used predominantly by one
race, then it would result in the possibility of increased sales. Both Facebook and Twitter have been
feuding over power and recognition since the 2000's as
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How Workplace Is Necessary And Part Of Doing Business
Workplace diversity is a popular topic in today's workforce. Many companies today accept that
diversifying the workplace is necessary and part of doing business in today's global economy.
Though more and more companies are embracing diversity for because they have to or believe that
they should, Pitney Bowes has been doing so for decades. Though there were many forces for and
against diversity in the early years, the diversification initiatives implemented and continued by
Pitney Bowes has given them an advantage in employees, clients and global participation. The
social landscape regarding diversity has changed over the decades Pitney Bowes has been in
business. Their diversity and inclusion efforts have been in place before the civil rights movement
and long before affirmative action became a ubiquitous term (article). Any person or company
acting outside the norms of the day will have forces for and against their strategies. Many of the
forces against Pitney Bowes were addressed in the early days of their diversity integrations. One of
the biggest challenges working against Pitney Bowes in their diversification efforts was noted early
on in their history. In 1942, CEO Walter Wheeler admitted that there were certainly instances where
human nature and prejudices were likely to have prevented an eligible applicant from obtaining
employment with Pitney Bowes (cite article). In spite of, or rather because of this fact, Wheeler put
the onus on the Personnel Department to
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Inclusion : The Implications Of Diversity In The Workplace
In contemporary society, the idea of diversity has come to the forefront of workplace culture.
Diversity by definition is the existence of multiple different and complex social identities and issues
in society or a space (Woodson). In simple terms, people self–identify or are identified as belonging
to a specific group based on background, experience, or even appearance –– the incorporation of
these groups into specific space or environment is diversity. Through globalization and
modernization of society, the social interaction between these social identities and groups have
become inevitable –– especially for the workplace. Thus, for an organization to be successful, they
must be able to market to and serve the social groups within the global population. Diversity allows
a combination of people to create a unique social space or team that combines their different
backgrounds and associations for increased knowledge, efficiency, and understanding.
Yet, in the same modern society, diversity by itself is meaningless–– the proper integration and
inclusion of these social identifications and groups is crucial to honing in the special knowledge and
capabilities each person brings. More specifically, such identities and groups need to feel supported
and encouraged within the workplace through inclusion. Inclusion is the involvement and
empowerment of all people, where the inherent worth and dignity of those people are publicly
recognized (Woodson). For the talent of these
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Why A Diverse Workplace Matters?
Introduction
Today's an age of competition. Every organization finds ways to be successful. The success of an
organization lies in making profits and building brand image. The search by various scholars has
found that a diverse workplace, if managed properly, can do wonders for the success of an
organization. Diversity means differences due to race, gender, ethnic groups, age, personality,
tenure, organizational function, educational background, etc. Diversity involves how people
perceive themselves and how they perceive others. These perceptions affect their interactions.
Why a diverse workplace matters? / Benefits of workplace diversity
An organization's success and competitiveness depends upon it's ability to embrace diversity and
realize it's benefits. Due to divers workplace multiple benefits are reported such as below:
Encouraged adaptability – Organizations applying a diverse workforce can supply a greater variety
of solutions to problems in services, sourcing and allocation of resources. Employees from different
backgrounds bring individual talents and experiences in suggesting ideas that are flexible in
adapting to fluctuating markets and customer satisfaction.
Broader service range – A diverse collection of skills and experiences, for example languages,
cultural understanding, allows a company to provide services to a customer on a global basis.
Variety of viewpoints – A diverse workforce that feels comfortable communicating various points of
views
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Overcoming Barriers To Reduce Diversity In The Workplace
To effectively overcome the barriers against diversity in the workplace, first a general understanding
of what diversity is must be developed. Knowing how diversity affects a workplace environment,
advantages and disadvantages of diversity in the workplace, and the legal obstacles that surround
both employers and employees when dealing with diversity and equality are important to
understand. Based on the results from the survey completed with the employees, these topics are a
great place to start in the training.
What is Diversity?
The Business Dictionary defines diversity as "Human Resources – a mixed workforce that provides
a wide range of abilities, experience, knowledge, and strengths due to its heterogeneity in age,
background, ethnicity, physical abilities, political and religious beliefs, sex, and other attributes."
(Business Dictionary, 2017)
Diversity does not mean race or race relations; the actual meaning of the word diversity is
difference. Differences in thinking styles, values, race, ethnicity, orientation or any aspect of our
social identity, are examples.
Diversity in the Workplace
People with demographic differences working in the same organization make a diverse workforce.
Perceptions affect people's relations in how they communicate and interact with one another. Human
resource professionals must be effective when dealing with organizational issues relating to
diversity in order for those organizations to be successful. Assessing any needs that arise
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Affirmative Action : What 's The Right Thing?
Mihai Soltoianu
Professor Shen
Phil 102
12 December 2016
Final Paper – Arguing Against Affirmative Action Affirmative action is a rather complicated subject
that is packed with nuance. It can be difficult to fully assess whether affirmative action is a good
thing when discussing it in terms of what is just and what is unjust. Professor Michael J. Sandel
argues in favor of affirmative action. However, the arguments he uses when presenting his case are
not particularly strong.
In the "Arguing Affirmative Action" section of his book, Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Sandel presents three arguments in supporting affirmative action. The first argument is correcting
for the testing gap, though Sandel notes that this is the least important of the three rationales he
presents in this section. Sandel argues that affirmative action is a positive thing in that it helps to
account for the possible bias in standardized testing – which contributes to the aforementioned
testing gap. For whatever reason, black and Hispanic students tend to not score as well on
standardized tests as white students, even with economic disparities accounted for. Sandel asserts
that interpreting standardized tests for a students' future academic success should account for
multiple factors such as a students' family, social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Therefore,
a student living with a single parent who attended a poor public school should be given more
consideration than a student coming
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Corporate Social Responsibility ( Csr ), Technology, And...
In today's society, the pace is tremendously fast. With that, a change occurs constantly and creates a
race to be above the curve and a step ahead of the trending movement. In the business world, we are
interconnected throughout continents with interdependent economies and enterprises. Some of these
changes that effect the management of companies include corporate social responsibility (CSR),
technology, and diversity. Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, has been conceptualized rather
broadly as the managerial obligation to take action to protect and improve both the welfare of
society as a whole and the interest of organizations. In recent years, corporate social responsibility
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The theory is if they are in good standings, it can benefit them in many ways. One way is that
consumers are more willing to purchase from a company after information of their CSR is out and
can see that it is an ethical company (Mcguire, Sundgren, Schneeweis, 1988). Low social
responsibility, on the other hand, may encourage some stakeholders to doubt the ability of a firm to
honor implicit claims and may increase the number of a firm's more costly explicit claims.
Moreover, Bowman and Haire suggest that stakeholders and stock and bondholders see CSR as
correlating to management skill. The theory is that reputation is an investment and through positive
CSR, financial performance will increase accordingly. However, there have been various arguments
regarding the relationship between a firm's social responsibility and its performance outcome
(Sankar, 2001). One argument is that firms face trade–offs between their social responsibility and
financial gain. Those who believe this propose that the incur costs firms have to pay for their
socially responsible actions put them at an economic disadvantage compared to others. These
additional costs include actions such as charitable contributions, promoting community development
plans, etc. Another view is that the explicit cost of a corporate's social responsible duties are
minimal and that they ultimately benefit in doing so with an increase in employee morale and
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Social Diversity Reflection
This week's reading material was eye–opening in numerous ways. The topic of the impact of values,
attitudes, expectations, and ethics (or lack of them) on the care of vulnerable populations is certainly
complex and multi–dimensional. It was saddening to learn that in this day and age problems of
inequality persist; more surprising still is the fact that inequality is prevalent within the healthcare
system. This is a shocking and deeply disappointing realization for me. In retrospect, I acknowledge
that my view of modern healthcare has been somewhat naïve and limited, as I incorrectly assumed
that given the increase in education, social reformation, and the wealth of historical perspective
available to us today (including the expectation that we would learn from past errors and atrocities),
equality for all individuals, irrespective of race, gender, lifestyle preferences, and so forth, was
something of a given. How disturbing it was to learn that we as a nation are far from achieving that
goal. Perhaps my naivety of such pervading issues stems from the fact that I am relatively new to
the healthcare industry, and due to my current work environment. Where I work, cultural diversity
abounds. It is one of the things I love most about my job; not only is the patient population
ethnically and racially diverse, but equally, the healthcare provider population is a potpourri of
nationalities and ethnicities. The majority of those I work with, both nurses and doctors, are of
minority races and ethnicities. It is something I love; it is like a continual emersion in fascinating
cultures and practices. I do not know whether the demographically diverse culture of the hospital is
responsible for it, but I personally have not had to witness instances of inequality of care or of
procedures not being administered based on healthcare providers' bias. If I had, I would have been
truly disillusioned. The article entitled Unequal Treatment: What Healthcare Providers Need To
Know About Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Health–Care (2002), proved to be an interesting study
on the prevalence of healthcare inequalities and the underlying factors contributing to them. The
findings produced from the extensive review of more than 100
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What Is The Business Case For Diversity At L Oreal
Case Questions_ L'oreal
1. What is the business case for diversity at L'oreal?
L'oreal started working on its' business case for diversity in 2002. They diversified their product
portfolio and stated recruited people from different cultural backgrounds to manage the same. The
business case for diversity at L'oreal focuses on "Driving Business Growth" and encompasses the
following points:
 Fostering Creativity & innovation – L'oreal believes that a diverse workforce addresses issues
form multiple angles and provides opportunity for developing products catering to the needs of its
diverse consumer base.
 Better Marketplace understanding – Diversity is vital for L'oreal as it helps them understand
consumer needs across the world and innovate products accordingly. They therefore have research
centers in 5 continents and have developed a unique portfolio of brands, each one with a different
cultural origin to satisfy the differences in the sensitivities of people around the world.
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product development at L'oreal Paris, so that they could exchange ideas. It also mentioned that after
spending 2–3 years in global product development, the more experienced managers usually returned
to their home region. This clearly highlights Access and Legitimacy paradigm.(Additional reading)
 Exhibit 5 mentions about the SOS Racisme trial in 2006 (Referred internet for details). In a
campaign to promote shampoo line in supermarkets outside Paris, L'oreal hired saleswomen, but
nonwhite women were excluded from promoting the shampoo. This example clearly demonstrates
that although L'oreal policies propagated diversity but it was not a part of the DNA of the
organization.
 The feedback evaluation highlights that diversity was not integrated in the core of the culture
although it was a part of the various charters and guiding
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Diversity In The Workplace
Essay "The demand for high quality talent is outstripping supply and this is not expected to change."
The above statement is true in today's world economy and hence relying on local talents is not
enough, so companies should also consider foreign talent markets for obtaining high quality and
dedicated talents. The workplaces need to be more diverse in order to survive in today's non–static
market. What foreign talents bring is vision and experiences which might be applicable in their local
market but the learning that can be obtained from those experiences will definitely help the
company which plans to hire them and that learning can be applied to similar markets as well. What
is meant by Diversity in Workplace? The basic concept for diversity is rapidly developing. It is no
longer just about creating heterogeneous workforces, but now it is also about using that workforce to
create the innovative products, services and business practices that can give a company a
competitive advantage in the market. And on a global scale, as companies compete, diversity and
inclusion have to frequently shift, as different markets and different cultures have varied definitions
of what diversity means. In today's market almost all executives understand that their companies
cannot be successful on a global platform unless they have a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce
is necessary to drive innovation, foster creativity and guide business strategies. When a company
has people from multiple
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Strategic Thinking Essay
The business environment is continuously evolving with the integration of new management trends
developed to create opportunity and respond to various challenges. However, with the
unpredictability of the business environment which is driven mainly by globalization and
technology, innovation turned out to be increasingly critical to success. It means that innovation and
strategy are converging to help in productivity. Innovation has the potential to change the agents
within an organization to become better entrepreneurs to meet various challenges. Strategic thinking
is crucial in creating a coherent, integrative and unifying framework for making decisions particular
regarding the direction in which an organization goes and the resources it plans to utilize
(Goldsmith, 2009).
In some way, strategic thinking utilizes external and internal data, perceptions, and opinions. It is
proactive, conscious and explicit while defining a competitive realm for strategic advantage in the
organization. Strategies are formed to improve the performance of an organization which means that
the company will have to conduct something unique and different compared to that of the
competitors. Whenever a team develops a new strategy, it means that they are establishing change
whether it is innovative or incremental. It means that managing to execute a strategy involves
managing change.
The business landscape of today is characterized by escalating diverse environments whereby some
organizations
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Marketing Campaigns And The Workforce
Businesses today are faced with many challenges in order to be competitive in our global economy.
These companies need to follow the laws and legislation while incorporating and managing
diversity into their marketing campaigns and the workforce. In 1976, Apple was founded by two
college dropouts. The founders Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs used their talents to build what is now
a world renowned company with some of the most innovative technology devices. In 1980, the
company went public and by 1988 they reorganized the company into four divisions globally. This
reorganization reduced the layers of management which encouraged their employees to become
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They are known for their passion for cutting edge products that have changed many of our lives.
Additionally, Apple was forced to review not only their diversity practices but also that of their
suppliers. They have made a commitment to transparency. Apple has taken diversity beyond the
traditional definition. They insist on including an individual's personal qualities. They want
individuals from all areas of the globe. This inclusion provides them with backgrounds and
experiences that will provide them with many benefits. Some of those benefits are an increased
adaptability and flexibility, a large variety of viewpoints, and increased innovation and creativity.
Apple is making the most of diversity and inclusion by relying on the benefits of their employees'
different background and perspectives in order to create new opportunities for generations to come.
Apple has focused their recruiting efforts in order to create a more diverse workforce. The website
provides percentages of new hires over the past year. The have hired, "35% Women (globally) and in
the United States 19% Asian, 13% Hispanic, and 11% Black." ("Apple – Diversity – Inclusion
inspires innovation," 2015) Although these numbers seem like a significant amount of progress, it
really hasn't changed their workforce make up. According to an article on Wired, "In 2015, a vast
majority (69 percent) of the company is still male, a figure that
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion
Thinking about diversity and inclusion
1. What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by
referencing both textbooks.
The dimensions of cultural diversity consist of in the diverse cultures in the world. The diversity is
the different race, gender, age, ethical, language, religion, education, and more. The geographic
region and the social roll are the result of the cultural diversity in the world. The diversity is variable
and depends of the human's need and it has changed through human evolution. Countries that were
pioneer on a cultural growth got behind and others countries progressed in art, technology, and
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There is a joke if somebody is late to say "that person is in Hispanic or Latino time." Usually
American or other cultural are punctual when they set a date for meeting or parties. Latinos like to
be around their own people, and it is very common to visit them without be announced and usually
coffee will be offered to the visitant. Many of the Hispanic who immigrates to this country does not
have the need to learn English that is a mistake if they will be staying in the United States. In their
houses they speak Spanish to teach the new generation that language, which is great especially if
they are leaving in states as Florida or California.
3. What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?
The difference between diversity and inclusion are, diversity means the variety of people. They have
different ways to think, different culture, ideology, gender, age, education, and others. In a labor
environment is important to take in consideration the diversity into the workforce to obtain a higher
productivity. Companies evaluate the employees' skills to determinate in what areas inside the
company they will have a better performance on their duties. It is a way to improve the relationships
between employers, customers, and vendors. Inclusion means all the employees collaborate in the
progress to make the company to success with their valuable input. It is important to listen
somebody else ideas
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Social Equity and Diversity Management
In Chapter seven: "Social Equity and Diversity Management" (pp. 159–176) of Public Personnel
Management Context and Strategies (6th Edition), Donald E. Klingner, John Nalbandian, and Jared
Llorens start by stating t achieving social equity in the workplace has been a very politically charged
issue for the past 50 years. The readings suggest that there are three major strategies in achieving
social equity, they are equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action (AA), and diversity
management. Although often confused with one another, EEO and AA are two different methods of
promoting social equity. Equal employment opportunity refers to the policy of treating all
individuals in the employment process fair and equitable regardless of race and gender. Affirmative
action refers to efforts on the part of the employer to address the effects of past discrimination when
equal opportunity employment efforts are not enough. Diversity management refers to an employer's
effort to ensure that individuals of all backgrounds work together in a workplace and take advantage
of the diversity which leads to productivity.
There are many laws in the United States in concern to social equity, however by far the most
important law is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act prohibits employers or employment agencies
from making personnel decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. It also
gives the responsibility to enforce the provision of the law to the Equal
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Diversity And Inclusion Analysis
My next article takes us into the concept of diversity and inclusion that involves reaching over
milestones we already made and prepare us for the next milestones to come. The tone in this reading
is that we have diversity under our belt, so lets now use what we learned from diversity to move
forward to inclusion. Inclusion in the workplace is explained as organizations incorporates the ideas,
understanding and perspectives of their diverse group of employees towards the betterment of the
employees and the organization. So we are now moving beyond race, sex and gender and into
everyone's human aspects. That is the thoughts, feeling and emotions within the diverse group.
Inclusion will have us look at things much differently than we did
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Diversity and Inclusion Paper
Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Paper SOC/315 December 15, 2010 Professor Dr.
Lorthridge Introduction This paper will discuss and focus on the four dimensions of diversity:
ethnicity, gender, differences in skills, abilities and personality traits and how they have an impact in
my workplace. To be able to go further in this paper one should understand the definition of
diversity. Diversity is a variety between people associated to factors such as culture, employment
status, education, family orientation, gender, origin, physical appearance, religion, sexual orientation
and thinking style (Harvey, C. P., 2009). Although the differences themselves are unquestionable,
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Organizations must stop visualizing diversity as an issue and start seeing it as a benefit for the
organization. There are several reasons why a diverse workforce will add value to a company. Most
businesses, either large or small, work on a global scale; the information age has brought the entire
world a lot closer. Having associates that can deal with different cultures around the world is crucial
to an expanding business. A diverse workforce will help to build more rounded individuals with
experience they will gain from a mixed environment. Customers will benefit from the diverse
workforce because a company that makes a choice to be open and flexible with its associates will
more than likely be easy to work with in a business relationship. Probably the most important aspect
of having a diverse workforce is the vast knowledge gained by pooling the different life lessons,
cultures and experience together thereby allowing everyone the chance to learn new and different
business practices (Sappal, Pepi, 2002). In reality, as you can see from the positive argument
produced above, diversity assist organizations a key advantage in the corporate world. Culture can
help an organization to succeed, when diversity is taken into action, non–biased and properly
managed can be greatly effective. There is no doubt after researching the arguments for cultural
diversity that organizations should invest in a highly
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Social And Social Impact On Human Diversity
Social workers must be able to discuss the human behaviors of different groups of people. The
differences of mankind are what is called in social work human diversity. Council on Social Work
Education states that human diversity can be grouped in subgroups that consist of age, color, class,
culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political
ideology, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation; (Zastrow & Ashman, 2013, p.11). There are
social systems set up by every country. These systems consist of certain subsystems and social
structures. Social Systems Theory is human behavior in it's most complete terms. This theory is set
to create a membership between the members of society. It works to form a union for families,
organizations and others members of society to work together to solve problems. In some parts of
the world the social systems are not alike but still fall under classes. For example the United States
has what is called a class system. In the United States our classes s are set up based upon your
financial status. It is based upon three levels rich, middle class and poor, but some argue it consist of
more. There are the subsystems that is the rich, the upper middle class, middle class, the lower
middle class and the poor. These systems work together to supply what is needed to the different
system that make up the whole systems. In China there is also a class system of government but it
works a little
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Ethnolinguistics, Diversity, and Social Justice
The word "diversity" seems to mean something different to many people, but is typically meant as a
"variety" or a "mixture" (differences in practices, appearances, ideals). The word diversity has been
used to highlight the fact that there are significant personal, dispositional, and cultural differences
between many of the individuals in this society. In many cases (but not all) the view has been that
society should learn to respect these differences as opposed to try to assimilate them (Nicholson &
Seidman, 1995). Cases where these differences should not receive respect and tolerance occur as in
the case of incest, child abuse, cannibalism, or others similar practices that pray on the rights of
other individuals. In the context of healthcare and counseling, the notion of diversity reflects the
identification of changing demographics and economics of a developing multicultural environment
(Ratts, 2009). This recognition of diversity has challenged healthcare organizations and counseling
providers to consider cultural diversity as a priority. However, providers should recognize that
addressing diversity goes far beyond recognizing and knowing the values and beliefs of different
ethnic groups, but also should address a number of other constructs such as gender issues, religious
affiliation, sexual orientation, physical size, age, disability issues, socio–economic status, and many
other similar constructs. Ethnolinguistics (or cultural linguists) investigate how the
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High-Performance Teams
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explain how a group can become a high–performance team. The
purpose is also to examine the impact of demographic characteristics and cultural diversity on group
behavior. This paper will illustrate how demographic characteristics and cultural diversity contribute
to or detract from high–performance teams.
High–Performance Teams A high–level of performance makes up the basis for groups and teams
today. High–performance is a major focus for many organizations since group and teams have
become more common among organizations. High–performance teams are teams that get together
for a specific and important task. For a group to become a high–performance team, the team needs
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Sometimes diversity also includes such factors as marital status, parental status, and religion
(Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, 2005). Diversity in the workplace is a topic that many industries
and organizations spend an abundant amount of time and training on in order to ensure its presence.
"A company must value diversity. The main objectives of valuing diversity include awareness,
education, and positive recognition of the differences among people in the workforce. Recognizing
cultural diversity will affect group behavior in a positive way and contribute to the influence of
building high–performance teams. Organizations are increasingly emphasizing group work or
teamwork as a source of competitive advantage in a diverse workforce" (Aghazadeh, 2004). The
success of an organization depends on the workforce of the organization. By using demography,
managers can learn how to handle the needs or concerns of people of different genders, ethnicities,
etc (Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, 2005). "Cultural diversity has an impact on the interaction
process and performance in teams" (Saji, 2004). A diverse team or workforce gives companies a
competitive advantage by enabling them to better meet the needs of their customers, successfully
compete in the global marketplace, and hire from an expanded labor pool. Managing diversity
involves the creation of an open, supportive, and responsive company in which diversity is
acknowledged and valued by
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The Importance Of Workplace Diversity
Workplace diversity is when there is diverse culture of individuals in the workplace. It is when there
is a value placed on the variety of ideas, race, ethnicities, religion, gender, sexuality and orientation,
which is flourishing in an environment. Depending on your employer and workplace, workplace
diversity can vary based off several different factors. Usually, there is a preferential standpoint taken
on the matter and it can be either display a high or a low context culture of diversity. According to
Mason (2013) Workforce diversity has been described as "a double–edged sword; it has the potential
for positive and negative outcomes" (p.659). Workplace diversity is important in a business setting
because it carries forward a combination of different types of people to work together in unity,
encourages uniqueness, innovative, creative approaches, and supports interesting divergent ideas to
accomplish tasks or goals.
Benefits of a high workplace diversity environment is it not being stuck to conformity in group
thinking, or being narrow–minded with similar thoughts and having preference to only be around
people who think like you do which is known as the "diversity paradox". According to a quote stated
from Friedrich Nietzsche, Hackett (2014) "The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to
hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently" (p. 415). Instead, it
reiterates the importance of having a diverse workplace because it constructs better ideas, coming
from different minds, and build upon each other through brainstorming. However, a poor workplace
diversity can also adversely affect one's motivation, which leads to overall job dissatisfaction and
demotivation. When there is poor workplace diversity, you can see less communication barriers and
cultural resistance, but it also makes it harder for individuals to get used to working with others that
aren't the same as them. This can become a form of adversity for businesses if their employees
cannot develop a strong skill set to adapt with not only coworkers but also customers in the
environment. Therefore, better communication and interaction skills are essential to promoting a
business and making it successful.
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Social Justice And Human Diversity
Self–Awareness
Teris Gosier
Vanessa Fabbre
Social Justice and Human Diversity
Washington University in St. Louis
George Warren Brown School of Social Work INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging
professions for African American males is social work. As a social worker, I have realized that I
have to work under two domains. The first one is to work under the race identity and the second one
is to work as a class identity. Although I am proud of being an African American, I usually feel sorry
for myself being from unprivileged social class in the American society. The identity of being an
African American male has affected my social work in many aspects. This is because it has made it
impossible to carry out my professional duties because of negative perspectives and discrimination
in the society. African American social workers are considered to be incompetent by the rest of the
society hence making it impossible to delegate duties without any form of discrimination. This paper
provides my own reflections as an African American male in the field of social work and how this
identity has affected my practice in community work and advocacy duties.
RACE AND CLASS IDENTITIES Studies have shown that racism is one of the main challenges
affecting social workers in America. In particular, African American males involved in community
work are mainly affected by the identity of being black. This is because mainly community work
involves interaction with the American people.
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Human Diversity Issues In Social Work
There are several issues related to issues of human diversity that have influenced the development of
my interest in social work. As I take a look around my community and what is occurring in the
world I notice the different cultures, environments, and lack of humanity. I took an interest in these
three categories and learned there are recurring issues within each. There is a lack of cultural
competency in the society. Different cultures do not interact effectively with one another as much as
they should. A person may interact differently with a certain culture once they are forced or need to.
For example, a person may only interact with a person from a different culture for work purposes or
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Rather, it was helping my peers with homework or a certain situation within their life. In my late
teenage years I became interested in mentoring my peers and underclassmen. (People seem to
gravitate towards me for advice frequently.) In high school, I was introduced to becoming a
counselor as a career. I was then convinced that becoming a counselor or a social worker was the
career field for me. As a teenager, I developed a goal and showed an ambition that has not altered.
As an adult I would like to continue my journey to become a social worker and eventually open my
own practice. I believe Barry University of Social work would be the best school for me to obtain
my goal. Barry University is known for its Master of Social Work program. The classroom setting is
nice and I will be able to have one on with the professors, when needed. Compared to other
universities the courses provided here will prepare me to pass the license exam for the state of
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Consequences Of Social Justice And Embrace Diversity
Throughout history social justice has proven to be a factor which has addressed the prejudices
involving people of all diversities. Social justice has shown no partiality to the individual snared,
tormenting the minds of those who have not been just recipients of fairness. The victims of social
injustice suffer greatly and continue to suffer from the lack of civilian aid. The world has been prone
to the intolerable acts of social injustice; a cause we could not abscond. There are questions of how
one can tackle these actions and affairs to solve a protracted complication. The fight to diminish
social injustice is to promote social justice and embrace diversity. The longer we stay oblivious to
the effects and damages controlled by social injustice, we will perish from the consequences. The
solutions contain two main factors: The educational process of understanding social justice and
clarifying cultural diversity by spreading awareness of how these two entities can help eradicate
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Social justice comes in many configurations that are the premier sources of the world's problems.
For instance, political, educational, and fraternal organizations may be responsible for the task of
promoting social justice and embracing diversity. For one's own delectation, one can choose
movements that they strongly believe in and change the lack of equity. Joining a movement does not
stop with becoming a member. One must actively be involved in social organizations, volunteer
groups, or actively include the government to truly reach the
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Inequities Of Diversity
Yes, I said it. These four words are coming from the mouth of a progressive, African American male
that has lived in the South for all my life. A life where I've observed and challenged the inequities of
ethnicity, gender and religion in multiple layers of leadership in Corporate America. And now, at the
turn of the century as the demographics of our nation has become more and more diverse, so much
so that many predict that by 2050, the United States will become a majority–minority (non–white)
population, people are still calling for more diversity.
I get it. We need more diversity in our positions of leadership, emerging industries like tech and
healthcare, education in order to better meet the needs of the diverse populations being served. ...
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The event was well attended, to near capacity, by people from all walks of life, including local
officials, community leaders, teachers, blue collars, laypersons. These folks were black, brown,
white, male, and female, from various socio–economic and religious backgrounds. As the program
neared its end, after a captivating keynote charge, then came the portion that would finally get
people to interact and engage – the entertainment! Personally for me, I was looking forward to this.
The muscles of my lower body were approaching atrophy, after sitting in stasis for almost 2 hours. I
needed the circulation, but also I wanted to meet and interact with so many of the new faces that
were across the room. Moments after the closing address, the Mistress of Ceremony announced the
band and gave instructions on where everyone was to go, to either dance, mingle and/or get a
beverage. As I walked closer to the adjacent room, I paused after hearing sounds of music that was
very unfamiliar. It sounded like the chords from a banjo, complimented by music that echoed Dixie.
I gave it the benefit of the doubt, that maybe this was just 1 song, so I proceeded to mingle with the
board members and staff of the organization. This attempt was stymied by their obvious
enthrallment with key dignitaries and acquaintances that they apparently knew or had a familiar
relationship with. I managed to squeeze in a half–hearted, brief "Hello, my name is" introduction
with the CEO and after 20 minutes, the music selection didn't change. I took a moment to
consciously look at the rest of the crowd and it looked very different from those that initially
followed me to this venue. What happened to the diversity, the youth and multi–ethnic advocates
that I'd presume were looking to have fun, exchange names or get that blood
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Social, Cultural, Ethnic Diversity, And Intellectual...
If anyone would have told me while I was an undergraduate student that I would be applying to a
social work program for my Masters, I simply would have chuckled and said to myself, "No way".
At that time, I did not have a complete understanding of all of the aspects social work encompassed
(and the many pathways it could take a person down). Regardless of which career path, social
workers are aiming for social and economic justice, leading to greater social welfare and social
change. Social work aims to help those who face various hardships due to situational, cultural,
ethnic diversity, and intellectual abilities. I have come to look at social justice similarly to the
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I look at these people and ask myself, "What can society do to help them? What can I do to help
them? What resources are available to them? How can we meet these people in the position they are
and help them overcome?" These questions draw me to social work, and being part of a culture that
promotes social change. By asking these questions, researching, involvement, and learning the needs
of specific populations, we can search for solutions to the injustices these groups face. We can then
work to achieve social change. We can work to improve our social institutions, social behaviors, and
social relations. The people I love should not be deprived because of who they are or their financial
despair – no one should. The opportunity for a better life should be made available to those who
need it most. On a personal level, as recently as last year, found myself in therapy trying to better
my life to overcome the mental disadvantage of depression. I feel lucky to have had the means to
receive treatment for myself, but not everyone has the same advantage. I recently saw a cartoon
illustration of "Equality Vs. Equity." Three men of different heights are each standing behind a fence
attempting to see a sporting event. Under "Equality", each man was standing on top of a box that
was the same height. Each man was a different height, and yet they were all standing on
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Workplace Diversity Essay
Corporate America is seeing a shift in workforce demographics, with the terms "workplace diversity'
being thrown around in meetings across many large organizations. There are many definitions and
interpretations of workplace diversity, but the this paper will define workplace diversity as "an
environment that maximizes the potential of all employees by not discriminating against age,
ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race, sexual orientation, educational background,
geographic location, income, marital or partner status, military experience, parental status, religious
beliefs, work experience or job classification (Futon). Managers of this era have to work alongside
individuals who not only come from different ages and educational backgrounds, but also
individuals who are of different origins and have roots in many parts of the world. Organizational
leaders are convinced that diversity efforts need to be an organization–wide effort in order for it to
succeed (Roosevelt 23). The reality is that the American workforce is changing very rapidly and
steps have to be taken to adapt to this new environment. This paper will focus on (1) the growing
importance of workplace diversity, (2) the benefits associated with having a diversified work
environment, (3) methods of increasing workplace diversity and (4) effective strategies for
managing a diverse workforce.
(1) The Increasing Importance of Workplace Diversity
The importance of workplace diversity has increased
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Social Diversity Assignment
It has been an amazing semester and what I have learned in my Multicultural and Social Diversity
class will stay with me through my career as a counselor and beyond. Knowing how to be a social
change agent takes knowledge and understanding of the diverse world we live in and understanding
that not all people experience the world the same way. To be a social change agent, I must
understand what my clients' reality is and view the world through their eyes. I must put myself in
their shoes to be an effective counselor. I understand how my own attitudes and beliefs influence my
way of thinking. I know now that I need to be aware of my own heritage and my cultural sensitivity
and how my background and experiences influence my attitudes, values, and biases about how
others think and feel. I recognize that I do not know everything about the diverse cultures and
groups that I will encounter through my counseling career and that I need to be willing to learning
and experiencing new cultures without allowing my own biases to interfere with my thinking. I have
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Learning other languages to communicate with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds is not always
possible but learning to pickup on non–verbal cues such as facial expressions and body language
and understanding the meanings within each cultural group is necessary to avoid offending clients. I
must understand the cultural differences in gestures as these might mean different things to diverse
cultures. The best thing to do is to openly acknowledge any differences and let the client know that I
am willing to learn from them. I should also seek to understand people of diverse cultures outside of
the counseling setting. Being involved in activities from other cultures such as neighborhood
gatherings and cultural activities will expand my understanding of their world and will help me be a
better
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Diversity Strengths And Strategies Of Eli Lilly And Google
Companies that actively support and nurture diversity are appealing to employees and consumers.
When diversity is a priority, employees feel empowered, consumers feel positive about supporting
the business and the company ultimately outperforms the competition. The task of fostering
diversity within a business can be challenging and not all companies use the same approach. Having
a comprehensive diversity plan is the first step in achieving a diverse workforce and the benefits that
come along with it. In this paper, I will explore the diversity strategies of Eli Lilly a recognized
leader in employee diversity and Google a company struggling with employee inclusion. Through
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Similar to Eli Lilly's, these groups promote diversity through many initiatives designed to support
minorities in technology. The Black Googlers Network has a mission to cultivate Black leaders and
has created internship and mentoring opportunities. Gayglers works to inform all employees about
LBGT workplace issues and ensure employee policies are LBGT friendly. Women at Google the
largest employee group provides professional development opportunities for women around the
globe and encourages young girls to explore careers in technology. Diversity Core resulted from
these ERG's and allows Google employees to spend 20% of their time working on projects that
attract more women, minorities and small business owners to work for and with Google. Current
growth in employee diversity can be attributed to the outreach efforts form these passionate
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Essay on Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity in the workplace is a subject that has gained increased attention in the workplace over the
past few years. After all, the impact of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
programs on the nation's work force is undeniable. Women and minorities were the first to
dramatically alter the face of the economic mainstream, while gays, persons with disabilities and
senior citizens followed not far behind. The result is a diverse American labor force representing a
microcosm of our society – yet one that continues to struggle with its identity. Diversity as a social
condition is not new to America. We were founded as a nation of Diversity. "America has always
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Mentoring and on–the–job training of less skilled workers through courses, assistant programs, and
continuing education programs may even the gap between different employees. However, it is
important to recognize potential and use the skills already at hand to create a more efficient team
environment where each member's contribution carries some value and contributes to the
organization's goals. Economic status is as important an issue as is education. Various employees
come from different economic background. Their views and manners may differ, along with their
expectations and motivations in daily routine and overall purpose. Nevertheless, they have to work
together. There are potential problems and differences of conduct, motivation, and initiative.
Managers have to get to know their people and develop ways of using their differences for the
benefit of the organization. The focus should be on the positive aspects of individuals, and on
merging the best qualities people have to form effective teams. Managing conflict is also very
important. One thing managers should recognize is that there will always be a potential for conflict
and their job is to intervene and resolve diversity issues early and quickly. Statistics show the extent
of diversity in the workplace. "Eighty–five percent of those currently entering the American
workforce are minorities and
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Proposal Plan Part 1
Proposal Plan, Part I
Vanessa Lecoin
University of Phoenix
HRM 595 Human resources capstone
As vice president of Human Resources for VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital I am responsible for 500
employees. I have a proposal that will address what type of staff VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital
requires, what type of organizational behaviors we should include in the facility toward our staff,
workforce diversity, implementing diversity, employee relations, and employee retention plans. I
also want to focus on why we should not use outsourcing for this facility.
Brief background on the VS Lecoin 's Family Clinic and objectives VS Lecoin's Family Hospital is
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By allowing these modifications into action, we will be able to keep our employees and recruit new
ones.
Outsourcing not an option for workforce planning
Outsourcing may not be a good option for organizational workforce planning because VS Lecoin 's
Family Hospital is a family and community run organization and outsourcing will not allow the
organization to maintain a warm community atmosphere. Outsourcing creates an atmosphere where
patients may interact with third party vendors during customer service calls or emergency calls with
employees more likely not from the same country, familiar or fluent with the English language, or
speak the language very clearly enough for the patients to understand (Cotriss, 2009). Socially
outsourcing creates a hardship for locals to access the position because the positions is would be
offered to vendors outside the country. Outsourcing is a conflict of interest if VS Lecoin 's Family
Hospital hires outside of the community instead of hiring within the community, this would not
create a community atmosphere that goes against VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital goal. Outsourcing
creates an environment which the outside sources only know scripted information regarding the
organization instead of acquiring firsthand personal knowledge regarding VS Lecoin
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Diversity, Inclusion And Social Justice
I find that the concepts of diversity, inclusion and social justice to be important because they build
on each other and have the power to change the world. When all of these aspects work together and
are acknowledged then we are able to work toward changing social norms and creating aspects in
society that are focused on equity, rather than equality. Of course, social justice should be the goal
that we as individuals want to achieve in liberating areas of our that have limited and restrained
others. I connect diversity and appreciating diversity with being the foundation to this equation of
equality because individuals need to understand that there will be differences between people. I
enjoy the statement on, "... Who is in the room?" because it starts to explain the variations in
personal characteristics within a group of people. This is going to be part of my position as an RA
within Resident Life because a floor's residence are going to have wide range in their own
diversities through their age, sexual orientation, journeys to get to college, race and ethnicity, etc. I
am proud to have experienced the things I have and lived and go to high school in such a place like
Aurora, CO to where I was able to live and embrace a diverse community. I came to define this
diversity to be normal, but coming up to CSU and Fort Collins has shown me how much of
Colorado does not have the same kind of standards. The next support beam to building this idea that
works toward social would be
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Social Diversity Research Paper

  • 1. Social Diversity Research Paper A social worker will encounter many people from all different cultures, socioeconomic classes, and different genders. In order to effectively help people or groups of people and adequately assess the person in their environment it is essential that a social worker understand the issues of diversity. This essay will begin with a definition of diversity and an explanation of how diversity has led to segregation throughout history and into present day. Next will be examples of social diversity and the importance of diversity awareness. In conclusion, this paper will show how a social workers understanding of social diversity directly relates to the social work code of ethics. Diversity was defined in the class lecture as the cultural differences ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This type of thinking gives a social worker tunnel vision. The Black–White binary paradigm reduces people into two groups, either black or white. It is not fair to group Latinos with African–Americans or Native Americans with Caucasians. They are all different. They come from different historical backgrounds, different cultures, traditions, languages, etc. The list of differences can be extensive and by generalizing people into just two groups, a social worker would negate the process of evaluating individuals in their environment. This leads to the paradox that was discussed in class. Race is absolutely meaningless, but it must always be considered. In a world where everyone is treated equally a social worker could be colorblind, they could take race out of the equation. Unfortunately that is not the case. This is a world were African–Americans have been denied equal housing, equal income, and equal employment opportunities. Even though forms of segregation became illegal, de facto segregation continued to further oppress African–Americans in the United States. The radio broadcast in class explained how housing regulations were used to segregate neighborhoods, allowing Caucasians to build wealth and pass it on to future generations. Alternatively, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 5. Can You Think Of A Time When Someone Presumed That You Can you think of a time when someone presumed that you had a characteristic, either positive or negative, based on a group to which you belong without knowing you as an individual? Are you aware of ever having judged someone inaccurately? Unconscious biases are a fact of life. We all harbor them–and take them into the workplace. Unconscious Bias (also known as hidden bias or implicit bias) refers to bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences. Numerous studies since the 1980s have confirmed that people ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... And a third filter tempts us to accept information that confirms our beliefs about people who are different from us and to reject information that contradicts those beliefs. Explicit biases (also known as conscious biases) are evident in what people say and do, and chances are those who have such prejudices are aware of them. The manager who talks negatively about "the millennials" knows she holds the younger generation in low regard. The person who uses racist slurs doesn't try to hide his dislike of other races. The executive who believes women shouldn't be in leadership roles avoids recommending a female subordinate for promotion. These biases are all on the surface. Consequently, it's relatively easy to see the connection between these individuals' prejudices and their behavior in the workplace. Not so with implicit or unconscious biases. Without realizing it, we may prefer to associate with younger people rather than older people, or enjoy the company of women more than men, or react more harmoniously to people of our own race. More concerning: we may unconsciously associate one group with positive stereotypes and another group with negative ones. Recent studies in psychology suggest that we all have implicit biases and that these biases influence our decisions. Deep prejudices or stereotypes imparted by upbringing, culture and mass media that influence our perceptions about people and our behavior toward them. Skin color, gender, age are generally ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 9. The Diversity Audit Project : Starbucks The purpose of the diversity audit project is to teach students how to analyze and measure diversity efforts of potential employers and as potential customers. In this globalizing world these skills are more important than ever. Many companies are making changes to diversify their employees and their customer base; this project is focused on investigating one company's efforts. After this project students can expect to have gained a deeper knowledge of how to measure a company's level of diversity and analyze its effects on both employees and customers. Many people think that Starbucks is just a company that sells coffee. Beginning our diversity audit, that's what our group thought as well. As we began our research we uncovered a company that we could not have imagined. Starbucks has embraced diversity, and in many ways, is a trailblazer. Starbucks is involved in a plethora of diversity efforts, both in achieving diversity and managing diversity within their corporation. Starbucks becomes deeply involved in promoting diversity by creating Partner Networks ("Diversity and Inclusion"). A partner is an employee of Starbucks, and Partner Networks are support systems created and supported by Starbucks to help their diverse staff feel included and welcome. Partner networks include Starbucks Access Alliance Partnership, which promotes increased accessibility and use of Starbucks facilities for customers and Partners with disabilities ("Diversity and Inclusion"). ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 13. Diversity: Class Lectures The class lectures have covered so many topics including Business Basics, Motivation, Organizational Structures, Job design, and many other topics. Among those topics, we have learned about "Diversity." Diversity is defined as the state of heterogeneity, variety, difference, and multiform. In our daily life, most people, especially women have dealt with diversity in workplace, society, and private life. Some families, mostly Asians, still have stereotypes of women should have lower statuses or education than men do. As it mentioned in the class lecture, typically, workplace diversity is the presence of individuals who are different by race, religion, gender, ethnicity, and sexual preference. This topic shows us about how to deal with diversity ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I might be a little bit better than how my aunt has been treated. I have a better opportunity to get education until now as a junior or might be continued my Master's Degree in the future. My family is kind of knowing more about how important the education is. They tend to let us gaining more knowledge as much as we want. However, I grew up in Business family, I have to think a lot before making a decision. I tend to think more about what my family wants me to study and where I was born so that is the reason why I choose Business Administration as my major. In fact, I dream to be a fashion designer. I could not follow what my heart wants and fulfil it. I need to respect my parent's thought and family's rules. It is frustrating sometimes, but I am used to it. They believe my ability, but they could not think how I can earn money as a fashion designer in Cambodia, which is a developing country. There are few chances to become a well–known designer unless I have stable jobs in other countries. Therefore, they do not support my ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 17. Why I Should Be A Teacher I want to be a teacher to continue to serve. I have served twenty years as officer in the United States Army and I want to continue to serve others in a different capacity. Through my time in service and later as member of the civilian work force I have seen the struggles of workers and employers as they struggle to find sustainable matches. One of the answers to this struggle a is better prepared work force. However, there are segments of our country that have been systematically left out, and I want to address that. I grew up in Seattle during the de–segregation, and it was normal for me to be the only black kid in my class. As society around me came to grips with the change in the city, I had to go to school. I could wait for programs and understanding to take hold and remove the old ways. I was labeled one of "those kids", a "disruptive child" in the class, until at the behest of my parents and school administrators, I was tested. The test show I was not challenged by the normal material which lead to the behavior and soon I was challenged. However, my story doesn't end there. I still had to face the challenges that our current disadvantage students face and there was a time where my future was in question. However, by the grace of a few dedicated teachers, I was able to overcome my obstacles and find some success in the classroom, because of that I want to pay it forward to the next generation. Because of the efforts of so many, I have gone on to earn my ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 21. Demographic Diversity And Cultural Diversity DEMOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY GOPI KRISHNA CHALLA RIVIER UNIVERSITY Demographic and Cultural Diversity ABSTRACT The research is concerning Organizational Behavior which includes unusual types of Organizations with dissimilar types of public behaviors. Among that Demographic Diversity and Cultural Diversity of an Organization is extremely significant to turn into a triumphant organization or company in the marketplace Especially the Demographic and Cultural Diversity show the in good physical shape relationship with all kinds of Employees in special positions like Managers, Accountants, and Engineers etc. exclusive of any intolerance among them similar to age, gender, race, religion, and physical abilities. Understanding how these personality figure Organizational behavior is significant. The long–term accomplishment of whichever trade calls for a miscellaneous remains of capacity that preserve convey unmarked ideas, perspectives and views to their work. The challenge that assortment poses, consequently, is enable your manager to take advantage of on the mixture of genders, cultural backgrounds, ages and lifestyles to act in response to trade opportunities more quickly and imaginatively. With the developing social, cultural, and political norms, as well as changing demographics, migration patterns and globalization have had an impact on the piece of music of the people. This still impacts the commerce practices which make them to stay pace with the altering ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 25. Diversity's Impact on Organizations Abstract Diversity must be created and maintained with in organizations. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impacts of diversity onto an organization in addition to explaining the legally mandated and stakeholder driven explanations for mandatory diversity. Diversity's Impact on Organizations Diversity within an organization is a blending of people from various cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Diversity has challenged organizations to set realistic goals for its leaders as well as its employees. The organization must look at the moral, ethical and social responsibilities it has toward its employees and understand their legal obligations set by laws. It is important for ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Gender The number of women entering the workforce has increased over the years. To reap the benefits of gender diversity and create an inclusive workplace organizations are developing flexible employment approaches. Flexible employment approaches include arrangements that allow job sharing so that employees are better able to care for their children or flexible employment conditions such as flextime that give employees input into the length and scheduling of their workweek. With the increase in gender diversity, organizations have developed sexual harassment training supported by top management. This training includes: defining quid pro quo, what hostile environments are, providing examples of types of behaviors that are prohibited and describing disciplinary actions that will be taken in instances of sexual harassment. Education Today employees' educational backgrounds vary considerably; this has led organizations to enhance their training and development programs. "Functional illiteracy the ability to handle basic reading, math, and arithmetic is a serious problem at work (Dessler, 2002)." Employers are responding in two ways. First more organizations are testing job candidates' basic skills and secondly more organizations are setting up basic skills and literacy programs. "For example, Smith and Wesson instituted a comprehensive program. A literacy audit revealed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 29. The Importance Of Diversity In The Workplace Men are 30% more likely to be hired for a high level position job than women (Stutes). Jobs discriminate and separate genders, races, etc. in a workplace. This is not fair because it should not matter what you look like or who you are, we should all be treated the same no matter what. It is hard for someone to get a job because bosses can discriminate and that makes people not succeed. You should have to work towards the higher level position so you earn it and not just be given it because you are the gender the boss wants. Diversity should be acknowledged so everyone can have a chance to make a living and support their families. Companies need to be fair and treat everyone equally and not just by looks. Diversity means that everyone works together no matter what race, culture, gender they are. Workplaces should have diversity taken place in them so they succeed and people have to work with others no matter what. It shouldn't be about the looks or beliefs, it's about supporting your family and working together to create one goal. Diversity is becoming a big part of our world and it should continue as companies are growing and hiring. 67% of bosses and job seekers seek for diverse workplaces (Stutes). That still leaves room for 33% of bosses that are against having diverse workers. This shows that companies are against a certain race and gender. That should not be present. Continuing, diverse workplaces provide families with the money they need to survive. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 33. Racial Diversity In Social Media In todays world of near total dependence on the internet, it becomes increasingly noticed that our popular culture is defined by the racially diverse nature of most social media platforms. Social media is well known as a catalyst for any activism or social reformation movements that occur nearly every day around the world. Platforms such as Facebook or Twitter often start debates over things that happen online, on television, or in the real world. Those who use interactive multimedia are very racially diverse and bring unique ideas and arguments to the international community of the internet. However, it is apparent that both Twitter and Facebook have varied approaches when inviting those of racial diversity onto their platforms and making them feel welcomed there. It has become an accepted business practice to meet a certain quota of hiring from diverse racial groups. This trend of identifying racial diversity began with "the idea of setting targets has its roots in affirmative action policies in the US and South Africa" (Jacobs, 1). Previous social movements resulted in the push to identify numbers regarding grouping those of different ethnic groups. As of the year 2016, the United States government issued "a three–hundred–dollar diversity fund" (Jacobs, 2) to identify the rate of hiring diverse groupings. Companies began to feel pressure from social activism resulting in this new quota that they must meet to stay respected within the community of those who fight for diversity on the internet. While the expansion of hiring those of diverse brackets can create a positive professional and educational atmosphere, it can also create a feeling of tension between those separate groups. It is feared that meeting the diversity percentage issued by the United States government may overshadow those who may work hard for a job or college acceptance. However, by employing a diverse workforce, a company has the ability to have different perspective on racially sensitive topics. If someone of similar racial backgrounds marketed a product used predominantly by one race, then it would result in the possibility of increased sales. Both Facebook and Twitter have been feuding over power and recognition since the 2000's as ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 37. How Workplace Is Necessary And Part Of Doing Business Workplace diversity is a popular topic in today's workforce. Many companies today accept that diversifying the workplace is necessary and part of doing business in today's global economy. Though more and more companies are embracing diversity for because they have to or believe that they should, Pitney Bowes has been doing so for decades. Though there were many forces for and against diversity in the early years, the diversification initiatives implemented and continued by Pitney Bowes has given them an advantage in employees, clients and global participation. The social landscape regarding diversity has changed over the decades Pitney Bowes has been in business. Their diversity and inclusion efforts have been in place before the civil rights movement and long before affirmative action became a ubiquitous term (article). Any person or company acting outside the norms of the day will have forces for and against their strategies. Many of the forces against Pitney Bowes were addressed in the early days of their diversity integrations. One of the biggest challenges working against Pitney Bowes in their diversification efforts was noted early on in their history. In 1942, CEO Walter Wheeler admitted that there were certainly instances where human nature and prejudices were likely to have prevented an eligible applicant from obtaining employment with Pitney Bowes (cite article). In spite of, or rather because of this fact, Wheeler put the onus on the Personnel Department to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 41. Inclusion : The Implications Of Diversity In The Workplace In contemporary society, the idea of diversity has come to the forefront of workplace culture. Diversity by definition is the existence of multiple different and complex social identities and issues in society or a space (Woodson). In simple terms, people self–identify or are identified as belonging to a specific group based on background, experience, or even appearance –– the incorporation of these groups into specific space or environment is diversity. Through globalization and modernization of society, the social interaction between these social identities and groups have become inevitable –– especially for the workplace. Thus, for an organization to be successful, they must be able to market to and serve the social groups within the global population. Diversity allows a combination of people to create a unique social space or team that combines their different backgrounds and associations for increased knowledge, efficiency, and understanding. Yet, in the same modern society, diversity by itself is meaningless–– the proper integration and inclusion of these social identifications and groups is crucial to honing in the special knowledge and capabilities each person brings. More specifically, such identities and groups need to feel supported and encouraged within the workplace through inclusion. Inclusion is the involvement and empowerment of all people, where the inherent worth and dignity of those people are publicly recognized (Woodson). For the talent of these ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 45. Why A Diverse Workplace Matters? Introduction Today's an age of competition. Every organization finds ways to be successful. The success of an organization lies in making profits and building brand image. The search by various scholars has found that a diverse workplace, if managed properly, can do wonders for the success of an organization. Diversity means differences due to race, gender, ethnic groups, age, personality, tenure, organizational function, educational background, etc. Diversity involves how people perceive themselves and how they perceive others. These perceptions affect their interactions. Why a diverse workplace matters? / Benefits of workplace diversity An organization's success and competitiveness depends upon it's ability to embrace diversity and realize it's benefits. Due to divers workplace multiple benefits are reported such as below: Encouraged adaptability – Organizations applying a diverse workforce can supply a greater variety of solutions to problems in services, sourcing and allocation of resources. Employees from different backgrounds bring individual talents and experiences in suggesting ideas that are flexible in adapting to fluctuating markets and customer satisfaction. Broader service range – A diverse collection of skills and experiences, for example languages, cultural understanding, allows a company to provide services to a customer on a global basis. Variety of viewpoints – A diverse workforce that feels comfortable communicating various points of views ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 49. Overcoming Barriers To Reduce Diversity In The Workplace To effectively overcome the barriers against diversity in the workplace, first a general understanding of what diversity is must be developed. Knowing how diversity affects a workplace environment, advantages and disadvantages of diversity in the workplace, and the legal obstacles that surround both employers and employees when dealing with diversity and equality are important to understand. Based on the results from the survey completed with the employees, these topics are a great place to start in the training. What is Diversity? The Business Dictionary defines diversity as "Human Resources – a mixed workforce that provides a wide range of abilities, experience, knowledge, and strengths due to its heterogeneity in age, background, ethnicity, physical abilities, political and religious beliefs, sex, and other attributes." (Business Dictionary, 2017) Diversity does not mean race or race relations; the actual meaning of the word diversity is difference. Differences in thinking styles, values, race, ethnicity, orientation or any aspect of our social identity, are examples. Diversity in the Workplace People with demographic differences working in the same organization make a diverse workforce. Perceptions affect people's relations in how they communicate and interact with one another. Human resource professionals must be effective when dealing with organizational issues relating to diversity in order for those organizations to be successful. Assessing any needs that arise ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 53. Affirmative Action : What 's The Right Thing? Mihai Soltoianu Professor Shen Phil 102 12 December 2016 Final Paper – Arguing Against Affirmative Action Affirmative action is a rather complicated subject that is packed with nuance. It can be difficult to fully assess whether affirmative action is a good thing when discussing it in terms of what is just and what is unjust. Professor Michael J. Sandel argues in favor of affirmative action. However, the arguments he uses when presenting his case are not particularly strong. In the "Arguing Affirmative Action" section of his book, Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? Sandel presents three arguments in supporting affirmative action. The first argument is correcting for the testing gap, though Sandel notes that this is the least important of the three rationales he presents in this section. Sandel argues that affirmative action is a positive thing in that it helps to account for the possible bias in standardized testing – which contributes to the aforementioned testing gap. For whatever reason, black and Hispanic students tend to not score as well on standardized tests as white students, even with economic disparities accounted for. Sandel asserts that interpreting standardized tests for a students' future academic success should account for multiple factors such as a students' family, social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Therefore, a student living with a single parent who attended a poor public school should be given more consideration than a student coming ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 57. Corporate Social Responsibility ( Csr ), Technology, And... In today's society, the pace is tremendously fast. With that, a change occurs constantly and creates a race to be above the curve and a step ahead of the trending movement. In the business world, we are interconnected throughout continents with interdependent economies and enterprises. Some of these changes that effect the management of companies include corporate social responsibility (CSR), technology, and diversity. Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, has been conceptualized rather broadly as the managerial obligation to take action to protect and improve both the welfare of society as a whole and the interest of organizations. In recent years, corporate social responsibility has been becoming increasingly important and is held ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The theory is if they are in good standings, it can benefit them in many ways. One way is that consumers are more willing to purchase from a company after information of their CSR is out and can see that it is an ethical company (Mcguire, Sundgren, Schneeweis, 1988). Low social responsibility, on the other hand, may encourage some stakeholders to doubt the ability of a firm to honor implicit claims and may increase the number of a firm's more costly explicit claims. Moreover, Bowman and Haire suggest that stakeholders and stock and bondholders see CSR as correlating to management skill. The theory is that reputation is an investment and through positive CSR, financial performance will increase accordingly. However, there have been various arguments regarding the relationship between a firm's social responsibility and its performance outcome (Sankar, 2001). One argument is that firms face trade–offs between their social responsibility and financial gain. Those who believe this propose that the incur costs firms have to pay for their socially responsible actions put them at an economic disadvantage compared to others. These additional costs include actions such as charitable contributions, promoting community development plans, etc. Another view is that the explicit cost of a corporate's social responsible duties are minimal and that they ultimately benefit in doing so with an increase in employee morale and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 61. Social Diversity Reflection This week's reading material was eye–opening in numerous ways. The topic of the impact of values, attitudes, expectations, and ethics (or lack of them) on the care of vulnerable populations is certainly complex and multi–dimensional. It was saddening to learn that in this day and age problems of inequality persist; more surprising still is the fact that inequality is prevalent within the healthcare system. This is a shocking and deeply disappointing realization for me. In retrospect, I acknowledge that my view of modern healthcare has been somewhat naïve and limited, as I incorrectly assumed that given the increase in education, social reformation, and the wealth of historical perspective available to us today (including the expectation that we would learn from past errors and atrocities), equality for all individuals, irrespective of race, gender, lifestyle preferences, and so forth, was something of a given. How disturbing it was to learn that we as a nation are far from achieving that goal. Perhaps my naivety of such pervading issues stems from the fact that I am relatively new to the healthcare industry, and due to my current work environment. Where I work, cultural diversity abounds. It is one of the things I love most about my job; not only is the patient population ethnically and racially diverse, but equally, the healthcare provider population is a potpourri of nationalities and ethnicities. The majority of those I work with, both nurses and doctors, are of minority races and ethnicities. It is something I love; it is like a continual emersion in fascinating cultures and practices. I do not know whether the demographically diverse culture of the hospital is responsible for it, but I personally have not had to witness instances of inequality of care or of procedures not being administered based on healthcare providers' bias. If I had, I would have been truly disillusioned. The article entitled Unequal Treatment: What Healthcare Providers Need To Know About Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Health–Care (2002), proved to be an interesting study on the prevalence of healthcare inequalities and the underlying factors contributing to them. The findings produced from the extensive review of more than 100 ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 65. What Is The Business Case For Diversity At L Oreal Case Questions_ L'oreal 1. What is the business case for diversity at L'oreal? L'oreal started working on its' business case for diversity in 2002. They diversified their product portfolio and stated recruited people from different cultural backgrounds to manage the same. The business case for diversity at L'oreal focuses on "Driving Business Growth" and encompasses the following points:  Fostering Creativity & innovation – L'oreal believes that a diverse workforce addresses issues form multiple angles and provides opportunity for developing products catering to the needs of its diverse consumer base.  Better Marketplace understanding – Diversity is vital for L'oreal as it helps them understand consumer needs across the world and innovate products accordingly. They therefore have research centers in 5 continents and have developed a unique portfolio of brands, each one with a different cultural origin to satisfy the differences in the sensitivities of people around the world.  Attracting ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... product development at L'oreal Paris, so that they could exchange ideas. It also mentioned that after spending 2–3 years in global product development, the more experienced managers usually returned to their home region. This clearly highlights Access and Legitimacy paradigm.(Additional reading)  Exhibit 5 mentions about the SOS Racisme trial in 2006 (Referred internet for details). In a campaign to promote shampoo line in supermarkets outside Paris, L'oreal hired saleswomen, but nonwhite women were excluded from promoting the shampoo. This example clearly demonstrates that although L'oreal policies propagated diversity but it was not a part of the DNA of the organization.  The feedback evaluation highlights that diversity was not integrated in the core of the culture although it was a part of the various charters and guiding ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 69. Diversity In The Workplace Essay "The demand for high quality talent is outstripping supply and this is not expected to change." The above statement is true in today's world economy and hence relying on local talents is not enough, so companies should also consider foreign talent markets for obtaining high quality and dedicated talents. The workplaces need to be more diverse in order to survive in today's non–static market. What foreign talents bring is vision and experiences which might be applicable in their local market but the learning that can be obtained from those experiences will definitely help the company which plans to hire them and that learning can be applied to similar markets as well. What is meant by Diversity in Workplace? The basic concept for diversity is rapidly developing. It is no longer just about creating heterogeneous workforces, but now it is also about using that workforce to create the innovative products, services and business practices that can give a company a competitive advantage in the market. And on a global scale, as companies compete, diversity and inclusion have to frequently shift, as different markets and different cultures have varied definitions of what diversity means. In today's market almost all executives understand that their companies cannot be successful on a global platform unless they have a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce is necessary to drive innovation, foster creativity and guide business strategies. When a company has people from multiple ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 73. Strategic Thinking Essay The business environment is continuously evolving with the integration of new management trends developed to create opportunity and respond to various challenges. However, with the unpredictability of the business environment which is driven mainly by globalization and technology, innovation turned out to be increasingly critical to success. It means that innovation and strategy are converging to help in productivity. Innovation has the potential to change the agents within an organization to become better entrepreneurs to meet various challenges. Strategic thinking is crucial in creating a coherent, integrative and unifying framework for making decisions particular regarding the direction in which an organization goes and the resources it plans to utilize (Goldsmith, 2009). In some way, strategic thinking utilizes external and internal data, perceptions, and opinions. It is proactive, conscious and explicit while defining a competitive realm for strategic advantage in the organization. Strategies are formed to improve the performance of an organization which means that the company will have to conduct something unique and different compared to that of the competitors. Whenever a team develops a new strategy, it means that they are establishing change whether it is innovative or incremental. It means that managing to execute a strategy involves managing change. The business landscape of today is characterized by escalating diverse environments whereby some organizations ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 77. Marketing Campaigns And The Workforce Businesses today are faced with many challenges in order to be competitive in our global economy. These companies need to follow the laws and legislation while incorporating and managing diversity into their marketing campaigns and the workforce. In 1976, Apple was founded by two college dropouts. The founders Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs used their talents to build what is now a world renowned company with some of the most innovative technology devices. In 1980, the company went public and by 1988 they reorganized the company into four divisions globally. This reorganization reduced the layers of management which encouraged their employees to become even more innovative. The competition in the technology sector was growing at an ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They are known for their passion for cutting edge products that have changed many of our lives. Additionally, Apple was forced to review not only their diversity practices but also that of their suppliers. They have made a commitment to transparency. Apple has taken diversity beyond the traditional definition. They insist on including an individual's personal qualities. They want individuals from all areas of the globe. This inclusion provides them with backgrounds and experiences that will provide them with many benefits. Some of those benefits are an increased adaptability and flexibility, a large variety of viewpoints, and increased innovation and creativity. Apple is making the most of diversity and inclusion by relying on the benefits of their employees' different background and perspectives in order to create new opportunities for generations to come. Apple has focused their recruiting efforts in order to create a more diverse workforce. The website provides percentages of new hires over the past year. The have hired, "35% Women (globally) and in the United States 19% Asian, 13% Hispanic, and 11% Black." ("Apple – Diversity – Inclusion inspires innovation," 2015) Although these numbers seem like a significant amount of progress, it really hasn't changed their workforce make up. According to an article on Wired, "In 2015, a vast majority (69 percent) of the company is still male, a figure that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 81. Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Thinking about diversity and inclusion 1. What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity consist of in the diverse cultures in the world. The diversity is the different race, gender, age, ethical, language, religion, education, and more. The geographic region and the social roll are the result of the cultural diversity in the world. The diversity is variable and depends of the human's need and it has changed through human evolution. Countries that were pioneer on a cultural growth got behind and others countries progressed in art, technology, and science over the time. The immigration also interferes in the cultural diversity. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There is a joke if somebody is late to say "that person is in Hispanic or Latino time." Usually American or other cultural are punctual when they set a date for meeting or parties. Latinos like to be around their own people, and it is very common to visit them without be announced and usually coffee will be offered to the visitant. Many of the Hispanic who immigrates to this country does not have the need to learn English that is a mistake if they will be staying in the United States. In their houses they speak Spanish to teach the new generation that language, which is great especially if they are leaving in states as Florida or California. 3. What is the difference between diversity and inclusion? The difference between diversity and inclusion are, diversity means the variety of people. They have different ways to think, different culture, ideology, gender, age, education, and others. In a labor environment is important to take in consideration the diversity into the workforce to obtain a higher productivity. Companies evaluate the employees' skills to determinate in what areas inside the company they will have a better performance on their duties. It is a way to improve the relationships between employers, customers, and vendors. Inclusion means all the employees collaborate in the progress to make the company to success with their valuable input. It is important to listen somebody else ideas ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 85. Social Equity and Diversity Management In Chapter seven: "Social Equity and Diversity Management" (pp. 159–176) of Public Personnel Management Context and Strategies (6th Edition), Donald E. Klingner, John Nalbandian, and Jared Llorens start by stating t achieving social equity in the workplace has been a very politically charged issue for the past 50 years. The readings suggest that there are three major strategies in achieving social equity, they are equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action (AA), and diversity management. Although often confused with one another, EEO and AA are two different methods of promoting social equity. Equal employment opportunity refers to the policy of treating all individuals in the employment process fair and equitable regardless of race and gender. Affirmative action refers to efforts on the part of the employer to address the effects of past discrimination when equal opportunity employment efforts are not enough. Diversity management refers to an employer's effort to ensure that individuals of all backgrounds work together in a workplace and take advantage of the diversity which leads to productivity. There are many laws in the United States in concern to social equity, however by far the most important law is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act prohibits employers or employment agencies from making personnel decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. It also gives the responsibility to enforce the provision of the law to the Equal ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 89. Diversity And Inclusion Analysis My next article takes us into the concept of diversity and inclusion that involves reaching over milestones we already made and prepare us for the next milestones to come. The tone in this reading is that we have diversity under our belt, so lets now use what we learned from diversity to move forward to inclusion. Inclusion in the workplace is explained as organizations incorporates the ideas, understanding and perspectives of their diverse group of employees towards the betterment of the employees and the organization. So we are now moving beyond race, sex and gender and into everyone's human aspects. That is the thoughts, feeling and emotions within the diverse group. Inclusion will have us look at things much differently than we did ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 93. Diversity and Inclusion Paper Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Paper SOC/315 December 15, 2010 Professor Dr. Lorthridge Introduction This paper will discuss and focus on the four dimensions of diversity: ethnicity, gender, differences in skills, abilities and personality traits and how they have an impact in my workplace. To be able to go further in this paper one should understand the definition of diversity. Diversity is a variety between people associated to factors such as culture, employment status, education, family orientation, gender, origin, physical appearance, religion, sexual orientation and thinking style (Harvey, C. P., 2009). Although the differences themselves are unquestionable, organizations and society often reject them by acknowledging ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Organizations must stop visualizing diversity as an issue and start seeing it as a benefit for the organization. There are several reasons why a diverse workforce will add value to a company. Most businesses, either large or small, work on a global scale; the information age has brought the entire world a lot closer. Having associates that can deal with different cultures around the world is crucial to an expanding business. A diverse workforce will help to build more rounded individuals with experience they will gain from a mixed environment. Customers will benefit from the diverse workforce because a company that makes a choice to be open and flexible with its associates will more than likely be easy to work with in a business relationship. Probably the most important aspect of having a diverse workforce is the vast knowledge gained by pooling the different life lessons, cultures and experience together thereby allowing everyone the chance to learn new and different business practices (Sappal, Pepi, 2002). In reality, as you can see from the positive argument produced above, diversity assist organizations a key advantage in the corporate world. Culture can help an organization to succeed, when diversity is taken into action, non–biased and properly managed can be greatly effective. There is no doubt after researching the arguments for cultural diversity that organizations should invest in a highly ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 97. Social And Social Impact On Human Diversity Social workers must be able to discuss the human behaviors of different groups of people. The differences of mankind are what is called in social work human diversity. Council on Social Work Education states that human diversity can be grouped in subgroups that consist of age, color, class, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation; (Zastrow & Ashman, 2013, p.11). There are social systems set up by every country. These systems consist of certain subsystems and social structures. Social Systems Theory is human behavior in it's most complete terms. This theory is set to create a membership between the members of society. It works to form a union for families, organizations and others members of society to work together to solve problems. In some parts of the world the social systems are not alike but still fall under classes. For example the United States has what is called a class system. In the United States our classes s are set up based upon your financial status. It is based upon three levels rich, middle class and poor, but some argue it consist of more. There are the subsystems that is the rich, the upper middle class, middle class, the lower middle class and the poor. These systems work together to supply what is needed to the different system that make up the whole systems. In China there is also a class system of government but it works a little ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 101. Ethnolinguistics, Diversity, and Social Justice The word "diversity" seems to mean something different to many people, but is typically meant as a "variety" or a "mixture" (differences in practices, appearances, ideals). The word diversity has been used to highlight the fact that there are significant personal, dispositional, and cultural differences between many of the individuals in this society. In many cases (but not all) the view has been that society should learn to respect these differences as opposed to try to assimilate them (Nicholson & Seidman, 1995). Cases where these differences should not receive respect and tolerance occur as in the case of incest, child abuse, cannibalism, or others similar practices that pray on the rights of other individuals. In the context of healthcare and counseling, the notion of diversity reflects the identification of changing demographics and economics of a developing multicultural environment (Ratts, 2009). This recognition of diversity has challenged healthcare organizations and counseling providers to consider cultural diversity as a priority. However, providers should recognize that addressing diversity goes far beyond recognizing and knowing the values and beliefs of different ethnic groups, but also should address a number of other constructs such as gender issues, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, physical size, age, disability issues, socio–economic status, and many other similar constructs. Ethnolinguistics (or cultural linguists) investigate how the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 105. High-Performance Teams Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explain how a group can become a high–performance team. The purpose is also to examine the impact of demographic characteristics and cultural diversity on group behavior. This paper will illustrate how demographic characteristics and cultural diversity contribute to or detract from high–performance teams. High–Performance Teams A high–level of performance makes up the basis for groups and teams today. High–performance is a major focus for many organizations since group and teams have become more common among organizations. High–performance teams are teams that get together for a specific and important task. For a group to become a high–performance team, the team needs to be able to use their ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Sometimes diversity also includes such factors as marital status, parental status, and religion (Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, 2005). Diversity in the workplace is a topic that many industries and organizations spend an abundant amount of time and training on in order to ensure its presence. "A company must value diversity. The main objectives of valuing diversity include awareness, education, and positive recognition of the differences among people in the workforce. Recognizing cultural diversity will affect group behavior in a positive way and contribute to the influence of building high–performance teams. Organizations are increasingly emphasizing group work or teamwork as a source of competitive advantage in a diverse workforce" (Aghazadeh, 2004). The success of an organization depends on the workforce of the organization. By using demography, managers can learn how to handle the needs or concerns of people of different genders, ethnicities, etc (Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, 2005). "Cultural diversity has an impact on the interaction process and performance in teams" (Saji, 2004). A diverse team or workforce gives companies a competitive advantage by enabling them to better meet the needs of their customers, successfully compete in the global marketplace, and hire from an expanded labor pool. Managing diversity involves the creation of an open, supportive, and responsive company in which diversity is acknowledged and valued by ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 109. The Importance Of Workplace Diversity Workplace diversity is when there is diverse culture of individuals in the workplace. It is when there is a value placed on the variety of ideas, race, ethnicities, religion, gender, sexuality and orientation, which is flourishing in an environment. Depending on your employer and workplace, workplace diversity can vary based off several different factors. Usually, there is a preferential standpoint taken on the matter and it can be either display a high or a low context culture of diversity. According to Mason (2013) Workforce diversity has been described as "a double–edged sword; it has the potential for positive and negative outcomes" (p.659). Workplace diversity is important in a business setting because it carries forward a combination of different types of people to work together in unity, encourages uniqueness, innovative, creative approaches, and supports interesting divergent ideas to accomplish tasks or goals. Benefits of a high workplace diversity environment is it not being stuck to conformity in group thinking, or being narrow–minded with similar thoughts and having preference to only be around people who think like you do which is known as the "diversity paradox". According to a quote stated from Friedrich Nietzsche, Hackett (2014) "The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently" (p. 415). Instead, it reiterates the importance of having a diverse workplace because it constructs better ideas, coming from different minds, and build upon each other through brainstorming. However, a poor workplace diversity can also adversely affect one's motivation, which leads to overall job dissatisfaction and demotivation. When there is poor workplace diversity, you can see less communication barriers and cultural resistance, but it also makes it harder for individuals to get used to working with others that aren't the same as them. This can become a form of adversity for businesses if their employees cannot develop a strong skill set to adapt with not only coworkers but also customers in the environment. Therefore, better communication and interaction skills are essential to promoting a business and making it successful. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 113. Social Justice And Human Diversity Self–Awareness Teris Gosier Vanessa Fabbre Social Justice and Human Diversity Washington University in St. Louis George Warren Brown School of Social Work INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging professions for African American males is social work. As a social worker, I have realized that I have to work under two domains. The first one is to work under the race identity and the second one is to work as a class identity. Although I am proud of being an African American, I usually feel sorry for myself being from unprivileged social class in the American society. The identity of being an African American male has affected my social work in many aspects. This is because it has made it impossible to carry out my professional duties because of negative perspectives and discrimination in the society. African American social workers are considered to be incompetent by the rest of the society hence making it impossible to delegate duties without any form of discrimination. This paper provides my own reflections as an African American male in the field of social work and how this identity has affected my practice in community work and advocacy duties. RACE AND CLASS IDENTITIES Studies have shown that racism is one of the main challenges affecting social workers in America. In particular, African American males involved in community work are mainly affected by the identity of being black. This is because mainly community work involves interaction with the American people. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 117. Human Diversity Issues In Social Work There are several issues related to issues of human diversity that have influenced the development of my interest in social work. As I take a look around my community and what is occurring in the world I notice the different cultures, environments, and lack of humanity. I took an interest in these three categories and learned there are recurring issues within each. There is a lack of cultural competency in the society. Different cultures do not interact effectively with one another as much as they should. A person may interact differently with a certain culture once they are forced or need to. For example, a person may only interact with a person from a different culture for work purposes or attending a certain event. Majority of people (cultures) ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Rather, it was helping my peers with homework or a certain situation within their life. In my late teenage years I became interested in mentoring my peers and underclassmen. (People seem to gravitate towards me for advice frequently.) In high school, I was introduced to becoming a counselor as a career. I was then convinced that becoming a counselor or a social worker was the career field for me. As a teenager, I developed a goal and showed an ambition that has not altered. As an adult I would like to continue my journey to become a social worker and eventually open my own practice. I believe Barry University of Social work would be the best school for me to obtain my goal. Barry University is known for its Master of Social Work program. The classroom setting is nice and I will be able to have one on with the professors, when needed. Compared to other universities the courses provided here will prepare me to pass the license exam for the state of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 121. Consequences Of Social Justice And Embrace Diversity Throughout history social justice has proven to be a factor which has addressed the prejudices involving people of all diversities. Social justice has shown no partiality to the individual snared, tormenting the minds of those who have not been just recipients of fairness. The victims of social injustice suffer greatly and continue to suffer from the lack of civilian aid. The world has been prone to the intolerable acts of social injustice; a cause we could not abscond. There are questions of how one can tackle these actions and affairs to solve a protracted complication. The fight to diminish social injustice is to promote social justice and embrace diversity. The longer we stay oblivious to the effects and damages controlled by social injustice, we will perish from the consequences. The solutions contain two main factors: The educational process of understanding social justice and clarifying cultural diversity by spreading awareness of how these two entities can help eradicate some of societal ills. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Social justice comes in many configurations that are the premier sources of the world's problems. For instance, political, educational, and fraternal organizations may be responsible for the task of promoting social justice and embracing diversity. For one's own delectation, one can choose movements that they strongly believe in and change the lack of equity. Joining a movement does not stop with becoming a member. One must actively be involved in social organizations, volunteer groups, or actively include the government to truly reach the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 125. Inequities Of Diversity Yes, I said it. These four words are coming from the mouth of a progressive, African American male that has lived in the South for all my life. A life where I've observed and challenged the inequities of ethnicity, gender and religion in multiple layers of leadership in Corporate America. And now, at the turn of the century as the demographics of our nation has become more and more diverse, so much so that many predict that by 2050, the United States will become a majority–minority (non–white) population, people are still calling for more diversity. I get it. We need more diversity in our positions of leadership, emerging industries like tech and healthcare, education in order to better meet the needs of the diverse populations being served. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The event was well attended, to near capacity, by people from all walks of life, including local officials, community leaders, teachers, blue collars, laypersons. These folks were black, brown, white, male, and female, from various socio–economic and religious backgrounds. As the program neared its end, after a captivating keynote charge, then came the portion that would finally get people to interact and engage – the entertainment! Personally for me, I was looking forward to this. The muscles of my lower body were approaching atrophy, after sitting in stasis for almost 2 hours. I needed the circulation, but also I wanted to meet and interact with so many of the new faces that were across the room. Moments after the closing address, the Mistress of Ceremony announced the band and gave instructions on where everyone was to go, to either dance, mingle and/or get a beverage. As I walked closer to the adjacent room, I paused after hearing sounds of music that was very unfamiliar. It sounded like the chords from a banjo, complimented by music that echoed Dixie. I gave it the benefit of the doubt, that maybe this was just 1 song, so I proceeded to mingle with the board members and staff of the organization. This attempt was stymied by their obvious enthrallment with key dignitaries and acquaintances that they apparently knew or had a familiar relationship with. I managed to squeeze in a half–hearted, brief "Hello, my name is" introduction with the CEO and after 20 minutes, the music selection didn't change. I took a moment to consciously look at the rest of the crowd and it looked very different from those that initially followed me to this venue. What happened to the diversity, the youth and multi–ethnic advocates that I'd presume were looking to have fun, exchange names or get that blood ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 129. Social, Cultural, Ethnic Diversity, And Intellectual... If anyone would have told me while I was an undergraduate student that I would be applying to a social work program for my Masters, I simply would have chuckled and said to myself, "No way". At that time, I did not have a complete understanding of all of the aspects social work encompassed (and the many pathways it could take a person down). Regardless of which career path, social workers are aiming for social and economic justice, leading to greater social welfare and social change. Social work aims to help those who face various hardships due to situational, cultural, ethnic diversity, and intellectual abilities. I have come to look at social justice similarly to the American philosopher John Rawls. Like Rawls, I believe social justice ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I look at these people and ask myself, "What can society do to help them? What can I do to help them? What resources are available to them? How can we meet these people in the position they are and help them overcome?" These questions draw me to social work, and being part of a culture that promotes social change. By asking these questions, researching, involvement, and learning the needs of specific populations, we can search for solutions to the injustices these groups face. We can then work to achieve social change. We can work to improve our social institutions, social behaviors, and social relations. The people I love should not be deprived because of who they are or their financial despair – no one should. The opportunity for a better life should be made available to those who need it most. On a personal level, as recently as last year, found myself in therapy trying to better my life to overcome the mental disadvantage of depression. I feel lucky to have had the means to receive treatment for myself, but not everyone has the same advantage. I recently saw a cartoon illustration of "Equality Vs. Equity." Three men of different heights are each standing behind a fence attempting to see a sporting event. Under "Equality", each man was standing on top of a box that was the same height. Each man was a different height, and yet they were all standing on ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 133. Workplace Diversity Essay Corporate America is seeing a shift in workforce demographics, with the terms "workplace diversity' being thrown around in meetings across many large organizations. There are many definitions and interpretations of workplace diversity, but the this paper will define workplace diversity as "an environment that maximizes the potential of all employees by not discriminating against age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race, sexual orientation, educational background, geographic location, income, marital or partner status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, work experience or job classification (Futon). Managers of this era have to work alongside individuals who not only come from different ages and educational backgrounds, but also individuals who are of different origins and have roots in many parts of the world. Organizational leaders are convinced that diversity efforts need to be an organization–wide effort in order for it to succeed (Roosevelt 23). The reality is that the American workforce is changing very rapidly and steps have to be taken to adapt to this new environment. This paper will focus on (1) the growing importance of workplace diversity, (2) the benefits associated with having a diversified work environment, (3) methods of increasing workplace diversity and (4) effective strategies for managing a diverse workforce. (1) The Increasing Importance of Workplace Diversity The importance of workplace diversity has increased ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 137. Social Diversity Assignment It has been an amazing semester and what I have learned in my Multicultural and Social Diversity class will stay with me through my career as a counselor and beyond. Knowing how to be a social change agent takes knowledge and understanding of the diverse world we live in and understanding that not all people experience the world the same way. To be a social change agent, I must understand what my clients' reality is and view the world through their eyes. I must put myself in their shoes to be an effective counselor. I understand how my own attitudes and beliefs influence my way of thinking. I know now that I need to be aware of my own heritage and my cultural sensitivity and how my background and experiences influence my attitudes, values, and biases about how others think and feel. I recognize that I do not know everything about the diverse cultures and groups that I will encounter through my counseling career and that I need to be willing to learning and experiencing new cultures without allowing my own biases to interfere with my thinking. I have also learned that there will be times ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Learning other languages to communicate with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds is not always possible but learning to pickup on non–verbal cues such as facial expressions and body language and understanding the meanings within each cultural group is necessary to avoid offending clients. I must understand the cultural differences in gestures as these might mean different things to diverse cultures. The best thing to do is to openly acknowledge any differences and let the client know that I am willing to learn from them. I should also seek to understand people of diverse cultures outside of the counseling setting. Being involved in activities from other cultures such as neighborhood gatherings and cultural activities will expand my understanding of their world and will help me be a better ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 141. Diversity Strengths And Strategies Of Eli Lilly And Google Companies that actively support and nurture diversity are appealing to employees and consumers. When diversity is a priority, employees feel empowered, consumers feel positive about supporting the business and the company ultimately outperforms the competition. The task of fostering diversity within a business can be challenging and not all companies use the same approach. Having a comprehensive diversity plan is the first step in achieving a diverse workforce and the benefits that come along with it. In this paper, I will explore the diversity strategies of Eli Lilly a recognized leader in employee diversity and Google a company struggling with employee inclusion. Through this process, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Eli Lilly and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Similar to Eli Lilly's, these groups promote diversity through many initiatives designed to support minorities in technology. The Black Googlers Network has a mission to cultivate Black leaders and has created internship and mentoring opportunities. Gayglers works to inform all employees about LBGT workplace issues and ensure employee policies are LBGT friendly. Women at Google the largest employee group provides professional development opportunities for women around the globe and encourages young girls to explore careers in technology. Diversity Core resulted from these ERG's and allows Google employees to spend 20% of their time working on projects that attract more women, minorities and small business owners to work for and with Google. Current growth in employee diversity can be attributed to the outreach efforts form these passionate ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 145. Essay on Diversity in the Workplace Diversity in the workplace is a subject that has gained increased attention in the workplace over the past few years. After all, the impact of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs on the nation's work force is undeniable. Women and minorities were the first to dramatically alter the face of the economic mainstream, while gays, persons with disabilities and senior citizens followed not far behind. The result is a diverse American labor force representing a microcosm of our society – yet one that continues to struggle with its identity. Diversity as a social condition is not new to America. We were founded as a nation of Diversity. "America has always been a merger of cultures and, as such, has undergone periods of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Mentoring and on–the–job training of less skilled workers through courses, assistant programs, and continuing education programs may even the gap between different employees. However, it is important to recognize potential and use the skills already at hand to create a more efficient team environment where each member's contribution carries some value and contributes to the organization's goals. Economic status is as important an issue as is education. Various employees come from different economic background. Their views and manners may differ, along with their expectations and motivations in daily routine and overall purpose. Nevertheless, they have to work together. There are potential problems and differences of conduct, motivation, and initiative. Managers have to get to know their people and develop ways of using their differences for the benefit of the organization. The focus should be on the positive aspects of individuals, and on merging the best qualities people have to form effective teams. Managing conflict is also very important. One thing managers should recognize is that there will always be a potential for conflict and their job is to intervene and resolve diversity issues early and quickly. Statistics show the extent of diversity in the workplace. "Eighty–five percent of those currently entering the American workforce are minorities and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 149. Proposal Plan Part 1 Proposal Plan, Part I Vanessa Lecoin University of Phoenix HRM 595 Human resources capstone As vice president of Human Resources for VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital I am responsible for 500 employees. I have a proposal that will address what type of staff VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital requires, what type of organizational behaviors we should include in the facility toward our staff, workforce diversity, implementing diversity, employee relations, and employee retention plans. I also want to focus on why we should not use outsourcing for this facility. Brief background on the VS Lecoin 's Family Clinic and objectives VS Lecoin's Family Hospital is medical facility that has a collaborating team of pediatricians, family ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... By allowing these modifications into action, we will be able to keep our employees and recruit new ones. Outsourcing not an option for workforce planning Outsourcing may not be a good option for organizational workforce planning because VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital is a family and community run organization and outsourcing will not allow the organization to maintain a warm community atmosphere. Outsourcing creates an atmosphere where patients may interact with third party vendors during customer service calls or emergency calls with employees more likely not from the same country, familiar or fluent with the English language, or speak the language very clearly enough for the patients to understand (Cotriss, 2009). Socially outsourcing creates a hardship for locals to access the position because the positions is would be offered to vendors outside the country. Outsourcing is a conflict of interest if VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital hires outside of the community instead of hiring within the community, this would not create a community atmosphere that goes against VS Lecoin 's Family Hospital goal. Outsourcing creates an environment which the outside sources only know scripted information regarding the organization instead of acquiring firsthand personal knowledge regarding VS Lecoin ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 153. Diversity, Inclusion And Social Justice I find that the concepts of diversity, inclusion and social justice to be important because they build on each other and have the power to change the world. When all of these aspects work together and are acknowledged then we are able to work toward changing social norms and creating aspects in society that are focused on equity, rather than equality. Of course, social justice should be the goal that we as individuals want to achieve in liberating areas of our that have limited and restrained others. I connect diversity and appreciating diversity with being the foundation to this equation of equality because individuals need to understand that there will be differences between people. I enjoy the statement on, "... Who is in the room?" because it starts to explain the variations in personal characteristics within a group of people. This is going to be part of my position as an RA within Resident Life because a floor's residence are going to have wide range in their own diversities through their age, sexual orientation, journeys to get to college, race and ethnicity, etc. I am proud to have experienced the things I have and lived and go to high school in such a place like Aurora, CO to where I was able to live and embrace a diverse community. I came to define this diversity to be normal, but coming up to CSU and Fort Collins has shown me how much of Colorado does not have the same kind of standards. The next support beam to building this idea that works toward social would be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...