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1. Capella University Unit 5 Diversity Interview Paper
Question DescriptionDiversity InterviewThis assignment has two parts: the interview and
the analysis.InterviewFor the first part of this assignment, you will interview someone who
works in the SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES field. The interview will focus on how
the organization they work for promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and collaborative
environment for their employees and the clients they serve. The interview can be done in
person or via e-mail.Please use the items below as your main interview questions.What
population does the organization serve?What are the demographics of the clients the
organization serves?What are the demographics of the employees?In what capacity do
employees work with clients?How does the organization educate its employees about
diversity?Are employees who work directly with clients provided with specific diversity
training or education?Are there policies or procedures in place that specifically deal with
cultural competency or diversity? For example, are there interpreters available for clients
who do not speak English as their primary language? Are brochures printed in multiple
languages?Are there any educational or professional development programs offered by the
organization that focus on diversity or cultural awareness?AnalysisFor this second part of
the assignment, research best practices on workplace diversity and advocacy approaches
that would apply to the organization where the person you interviewed works. You must
use a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal articles and the textbook. You may use
additional resources if you wish. Use these readings to help you reflect on the information
you gathered in your interview.Address the following headings in your analysis:Diversity
Implications: Describe specific diversity implications, supported by the demographic make
up of clients and employees in the organization.Best Practices: Compare current research
on best practices on workplace diversity to the organization’s current practices.Advocacy
Approaches: Propose culturally sensitive advocacy approaches or techniques appropriate
for the clients that are served by this organization.Cultural Awareness Strategies: Propose
strategies that are supported by research that could be implemented to promote, educate,
or raise cultural awareness for this organization.Please review the Diversity Interview
Scoring Guide to see how this assignment will be graded.Assignment RequirementsWritten
communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall
message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA current
edition style and formatting.Number of resources: Minimum of 2 peer-reviewed resources
in addition to the course text.Length of paper: 4–5 typed double-spaced pages, not including

2. required cover sheet and reference page. No abstract required.Font and font size: Times
New Roman, 12 point.