...Paola Capellan PI: 2647577 Assignment 2 – Chapters 5 thru 9 Journal CHAPTER 5 1. If students sit in the same classroom, read the same assignments, and hear the same lectures, are they all receiving the same education? Might these students interpret the same lesson differently because of the social worlds in which they live? Page 133 I believe that even though students have the same opportunities and environment in the same exact classroom, they are all still not receiving the same education. This all depends on their mental capacities, the amount of attention they give, and if they understand the assignments and lectures. Everyone can have different experiences and take in different information even though being in the same scenarios. I do believe that because of diverse social worlds, people are influenced by their cultures and in turn may interpret information differently. 2. One of the challenges confronting doctors is to open up lines of communication with their patients. One doctor laments, “People put us on a pedestal. They see us as angels, and this makes communication difficult. They don’t ask questions or express their concerns. But we make mistakes like anyone else.” In communicating with their patients, what is one specific thing doctors might do to level the playing field and promote more open, honest communication? Page 136 To level the playing field, doctors can talk to their patients and effectively explain how their “power”, “status” or title doesn’t...
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...Associate Program Material Diversity Worksheet Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use. 1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued? Diversity is the presesnce of people from different backgrounds and different walks of life. Diversity is the differences with are age, race, ethnic origin, culture, physical abilities, religion and sexual orientation (Kokemuller,N). Diversity is valued in so many ways from education to business it is also valued because it shows the difference side of people. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism refers to someone’s culture or the culture of any group of people (Ellis.T 2013). Ethnocentism can be detrimental to a society when the negative effects strats to show meaning when one group of people start to think that they are better then another group. For example when the KKK Klan went around the south harming Afracian Americans are anyone who was not like them (Sinarta.A,2007). 3. Define emigration and immigration. Emigrations is to leave one country or to settle in another (n.d.,n.a.). immigration is the The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country or A government department dealing with applications from foreign citizens who wish to live in a particular country. 4. What are some of the ways groups of people are identified? Groups of people can be identified by their age, race...
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...Louis article on NAB’s employer’s strategy involves in several management theories. Mainly discussed in this essay will be influences of organizational culture, CSR, theory Y, behavioral management theory and managerial functions. The essay ends up with reflections future benefits of embracing diversity. Influences of organizational culture As “a set of shared value, norms, standards for individual and expectations” within an organization, organizational culture holds together a group of people with similar attitudes or personalities. Benjamin Schneider pointed that these similar employees are more likely to stay than those who are dissimilar in personalities. National Australian Bank (NAB), with 26,000 out of 44,000 staff working in Australia where ethnic diversity and individualism are dominant, responses quickly to this national culture. Succeeding setting up an organizational culture of appreciating diversity and autonomy, NAB witnessed an increase in the return rate of employees on leave by 16% from 2006 to 2011. Effective management of diversity Among 11 steps a manager can take to manage diversity effectively, given in Waddell (2007, 135-138), NAB sits comfortably along with the theory by securing top management commitment, increasing diversity skills, encouraging flexibility and mentoring of diverse employees. Also, Based on the Hawthorne effect, the bank set up a top management commitment to keep employees happy, which is based on appreciating diversity, so as...
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...E. Plurbis Unum. This is the motto our founding fathers came up with for our country. (Harvey & Allard) With this our country recognizes the diversity of the communities that we live in. So therefore, managers in a professional business setting should also recognize this phrase when they are making decisions on hiring. The population is diverse, and with that diversity come different culture, ethnicity and gender. These three categories are also discriminatory categories that employers use when hiring. Culture has brought many changes across many different people--for example, mathematics has become a world-wide form that started with the ancient Hindus (Harvey & Allard). Culture can bring different opinions into a workplace that provides a different insight possibly with improvement to a work environment. “Some cultural features were not only different from others, but better than others, so therefore people from all cultures have repeatedly chosen to abandon some feature of their own culture in order to replace it with something from another culture implies that the replacement served their purposes more effectively” (Harvey & Allard). With the constant changing in culture, having a diverse culture in the workplace will provide different opinions and insights. “An ethical approach would consider judgments about right and wrong, good and bad, what ought to be in our world, definition criteria suggested by Laura Hartman (2002)” (Harvey & Allard). ...
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...Examining WalMart for Lessons in Managing Diversity Kaplan University Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyze how WalMart, the world’s largest employer is managing diversity. In the case study, WalMart is facing a class action lawsuit from a former female employee who feels she was the victim of gender discrimination. WalMart however, has received many accolades for it’s diverse workplace and internal growth opportunities. From reading and evaluating this case I intend to learn management theories and practices in building a diverse workplace. Why it’s important to have diversity in leadership and how to integrate a collaborative workplace. Analysis WalMart has been the focus of many lawsuits in the past ranging from discrimination to its most recent suit regarding minimum wage. Yet according to Daft (2012) “The retailers 1.4 million U.S. hourly associates earn $11.75 per hour on average. (p. 384). So there is obviously a vast discrepancy about who is benefiting on the high end of these wages. The Supreme Court has since dismissed the class action lawsuit of Dukes v. WalMart. The case was the largest sex discrimination lawsuit in history representing 1.6 million female employees. However, the court did not decide on whether or not discrimination took place. WalMart has also been sued for religious discrimination and agreed to pay an employee $70,000 for being fired because he observed the Sabbath. Based on these lawsuits my observation is...
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...Running head: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE 1 The Importance of Diversity in the Workforce Michael O. Russell Southern New Hampshire University THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERISTY IN THE WORKFORCE 2 Abstract The basis of this study is to describe the importance of having a diverse age difference in today’s workforce. It will also describe how age discrimination, in particular with elderly people, presents challenges to organizations. It will also describe what policies and practices management my use to alleviate these challenges, and how continuity in the workforce is important for future generations of workers as the workforce continues to age. THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE 3 The Importance of Diversity in the Workforce With an uncertain economy and the rising cost of living, more and more senior personnel who are eligible for retirement are staying in the workforce instead of retiring at the traditional age that generations before them did. This is not just happening in the United States, it is happening all around the world. As Robbins stated, “U.S. legislation has, for all intents and purposes, outlawed mandatory retirement. Most workers today no longer have to retire at age 70, and 62 percent of those aged 45 to 60 plan to delay retirement” (Robbins, pg 46). The fact that people are foregoing the traditional age of retirement forces management to focus on ways to create a diverse atmosphere...
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...Affirmative Action: Bigger than Diversity Is affirmative action bigger than diversity? This is the question that comes to my mind since there has been much debate on whether or not Affirmative action laws are still needed. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in October on Fisher v. University of Texas, a case that could overturn or uphold the 2003 Grutter v. Bollinger ruling that found affirmative-action policies to be constitutional. (Nhan, 2012) Of course it’s still needed and it’s constitutional since it reinforces the Constitution that is based on all men being created equal. And without this reinforce able law I don’t believe that the Constitution will hold true. And if Affirmative action was not still needed then why is there so much debate about it. Affirmative action has gone way beyond diversity, it’s all about power. This leads me to my first point when affirmative action was put in place white America lost their control and now they are trying to do whatever it takes to get that control back. One of the biggest blows to this countries ego was when the first black president was put into office, this really struck nerve. Finally, getting rid of affirmative action is just another way to shake up the confidence of minorities and women so that they break them down to where society feels they should be. This is just a fraction of why I feel affirmative action is still needed and society is just playing the part until someone makes the under minding decision...
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...Importance of Research in Extension 1 Creative Writing - Dianne Hubbard Identifying key aspects of the syllabus eg. genre - these texts are characterised by their diversity in relation to... May not be a narrative, may be from perspective of character, etc. Explore, analyse, experiment with and explore the diveristy within genre in a range of contexts and media. However, experiment - but still has to work as a complete piece of writing. Key concerns of each module Genre - conventions, contextual values and attitudes which influence the representations of generic conventions (avoid gratuitous blood, sex, swearing) Use an authentic adult voice - not childish or object. Research focus - should underpin creative process -breadth of knowledge. Focus should be on the ways that conventions and values are associated with genre forms. Narrative writing - structures matched to purpose, audience and ideas/conventions. Read about the writing process. Theorists - from critical essay. Don't ignore the question - will give you setting, object, person - include in a significant way. Pay attention to spelling and punctuation. Creative writing needs to be prepared for. Compositions must be conceptually framed by the concerns of the module and your specific elective. For preparation - identify a key concept to explore and prepare a range of responses - eg. study guide chapter, speech, feature article, range of audiences. Remember, may not be a...
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...Introduction Attention grabber. A tremendous challenge in organizations is learning how to efficiently diversify the workplace (Hostager & De Meuse, 2008). As we continue to emerge from the global recession the marketplace continues to remain extremely competitive. Even within this contentious environment, however, one could say organizations have become increasingly open minded about diversity. Competition is coming from all over, and because of this, organizations have to become more resourceful and seek for competitive advantages. Diversity has now become essential for management in order to ensure success. Diversity brings forth more creativity and it can have a positive effect on the way individuals work. People bring their cultural principles with them to work so it is important to identify culture orientation. However, because diversity is still somewhat a challenge, managers need to teach their employees as well as themselves the skills and abilities needed to work in a multiethnic environment. (Green, Lopez, Wysocki, & Kepner) This paper will highlight ways to create and maintain a diverse workforce, as well as the benefits and challenges of diversity as well as equal employment opportunity programs. Background For a long time “diversity has been one of the most controversial and least understood topics”. (Rohini, 2008 ) A recent survey conducted among human resources (HR) and diversity practitioners examined how they defined diversity (Society for Human Resources...
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...IMPROVING INTELLIGENCE THERE ARE 8 TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE , ACCORDING TO HOWARD GARDNER. THE MAIN IDEA TO IMPROVE THE INTELLIGENCE LEVEL IS TO BELIVE IN DIVERISTY OF RESOURECS OF INTELLIGENCE . IN ADDITION, TO IMPRESS THESE TYPES AS DIALY BASIS AND APPLY IT PRACTIALY . IF WE BELIVE IN THE INTELLIGENCE CAN NOT BE GAINED,AND IT IS GENETIC , DETERMINED AT BIRTH, WE WILL BURRY OUR MIND AND NEGLECT IT. THERE ARE SOME STEPS TO HELP US TO TURN THESE THEORIES INTO PRACTICIAL WAYS: SEEK NOVELTY- CHALLENGE YOURSELF- THINK CREATIVELY- DO THINGS THE HARD WAY- NETWORK- ANY ONE OF THESE THINGS BY ITSELF IS GREAT, BUT IF YOU REALLY WANT TO FUNCTION AT YOUR ABSOLUTE COGNITIVE BEST, YOU SHOULD DO ALL FIVE, AND AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. IN FACT, IF YOU ADOPT THESE AS FUNDAMENTAL GUIDELINES, YOU WILL BE PERFORMING AT YOUR PEAK ABILITY, SURPASSING EVEN WHAT YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF—ALL WITHOUT ARTIFICIAL ENHANCEMENT. TO SUM UP INTELLIGENCE ISN’T JUST ABOUT HOW MANY LEVELS OF MATH COURSES YOU’VE TAKEN, HOW FAST YOU CAN SOLVE AN ALGORITHM, OR HOW MANY VOCABULARY WORDS . IT’S ABOUT BEING ABLE TO APPROACH A NEW PROBLEM, RECOGNIZE ITS IMPORTANT COMPONENTS, AND SOLVE IT—THEN TAKE THAT KNOWLEDGE GAINED AND PUT IT TOWARDS SOLVING THE NEXT, MORE COMPLEX PROBLEM. IT’S ABOUT INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION, AND ABOUT BEING ABLE TO PUT THAT TO USE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THIS IS THE KIND OF INTELLIGENCE THAT IS VALUABLE, AND THIS IS THE TYPE OF INTELLIGENCE WE SHOULD BE...
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...India- Country with social diveristy having different culture,language,religions,cast etc. Population – more than 1 billion inhabitants,only behind china large percentage between 15- 64 years of age Religion- important role in life of people of the country,80.5% (hinduism) ,13.4 %( muslim),2.3% (Christians),rest include sikhs,budhdhists,jain and jews. Language- 18 Major languages and More than 1000 minor languges.. demographics are going to futher skwed in favour of young people. At present in India two wheeler has the largest share in indian automobile industry. Two wheelers- first choice for middle and low income as a medium of transportation. -also attracted to young people as a style statement. -rapid increase in women focused scooters shows the interest of womens in two wheelers. India today is a young nation with a large percentage of its population below 35 years of age. The demographics are going to be further skewed in favor of the young over the next 15 years because of the boom in media and satellite TV, Indian youngsters are today exposed to global lifestyles, and in the process they have broadened their horizons. For youngsters, bikes are a style statement and not just a mode of transport. The two-wheeler industry is therefore likely to see further growth as more and more youngsters give expression to their lifestyle aspirations. Women are also going to play a pivotal role in further driving the growth of the two-wheeler industry...
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...American Dream The American Dream is defined as a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the United States especially by working hard and becoming successful. ("Merriam-Webster Dictionary") A shadow has been cast upon the eyes of average Americans. What is wrong with the American dream? Our attention has been shifted from the true problem of economic inequality to the patterned racial discrimination. Take for example Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks, Ellen DeGeneres and Kelly Ripa. Oprah and Tyra are both African American while Ellen and Kelly are Caucasian. Tyra is a lot younger than Oprah. Ellen is a homosexual female while Kelly is not. Do these differences of race change the fact that they make a equally substantial amount of money? Today in America we feel the need to justify the economic inequality not with class differences but with the racial borders. As Walters Michaels describes in The Trouble with Diversity he states that “the argument, in its simplest form, will be that we love race – we love identity – because we don’t love class” (Michaels, pg 966). Is this the art of the fundamental teaching of our elders? Is America truly the melting pot of the world, or should it be the salad bowl? In this social “salad bowl” we would be open to retain the cultural identities of our ancestors while assuming a part of larger America whole. The American dream is and always has been fundamentally powerful because of...
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...Task 1 1.1 Assume that you have been recently appointed as an Assistant HR manager and have been asked by the MD to prepare a report on the good HRM practices in order to increase employee’s morale and commitment. Your report should address the following issues. a. Different approaches to HRM and the need of Guest’s model of HRM to Excel Accounting There are a variety of ways to approach the management of HR in a business. The business textbooks like to describe two broad approaches to HRM which are explained further below: * “Hard” HR * “Soft” HR * The key features of the hard and soft approach to HR can be summarised as follows: Hard HR Management | Soft HR Management | Treats employees simply as a resource of the business (like machinery & buildings) Strong link with corporate business planning – what resources do we need, how do we get them and how much will they cost | Treats employees as the most important resource in the business and a source of competitive advantage Employees are treated as individuals and their needs are planned accordingly | Focus of HRM: identify workforce needs of the business and recruit & manage accordingly (hiring, moving and firing) | Focus of HRM: concentrate on the needs of employees – their roles, rewards, motivation etc | Key features | Key features | Short-term changes in employee numbers (recruitment, redundancy) | Strategic focus on longer-term workforce planning | Minimal communication, from the top...
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...Lauren Lehman Dr. Gabriel Estrada R/ST 302i T/Th 9:30 18, November 2012 Essay Two Gender has always played a fundamental role in the topic of religion. The type of faith that an individual chooses to embrace can ultimately identify the type of life they decide to live and molds them into the person that they become. Choosing to live by certain religious customs can - and often will - determine the clothes they wear, the people they surround themselves with, and certain ideas and activities that they practice. Within the vast range of different religions, each religious group creates either an equal balance between man and woman or strictly divides the two by demanding different life practices to abide by. Society oftentimes views religions that agree more strongly with the act of dominance and generate a sense of feminism. Many religions exercise supremacy over women while others ignore the overall essence of gender and instead practice equality. Islam and Buddhism are familiar religions that treat gender in somewhat similar yet distinct ways. For some religions, specifically Muslims, there has always been a sense of ridicule towards their Islamic society. Muslim women experience struggle and a continuous desire for acceptance within the world. People have come to conclusions that “eastern women, and especially Muslim women, are the most oppressed and downtrodden women on earth, and that although Islam may have something interesting to say on some level, it certainly...
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...Unit 1 IP Bryanna Kroll Global Operations Management June 8, 2012 Unit 1 IP PPQ Auto Parts is striving to expand their company globally over the next few years. In order to properly and successfully expand the business, the managers of PPQ must be trained in multiculturalism and diversity management; which have large playing factors in whether or not the company will be successful abroad. The executives of PPQ Auto Parts must fully understand and be aware of any political and economic distress that could potentially affect the company’s expansion as well. When considering expanding a business abroad, especially for PPQ, individuals should look into the possible issues the host foreign country could face as a result of the expansion. There are many issues that must be addressed such as: the strategy to enter and expand, the trends within the foreign land, the different marketing approaches to reach the niche consumers, political and social climate, taxes, legal system, location, differences in culture, host country’s available workforce. As many individual know, all countries are different, slight or considerable, there are many issues that a company can face, especially within the cultural barriers and diversity issues. Cultural barriers and diversity issues are commonly encountered by international, multinational and global organizations. Culture is immensely important and should be treated as such by the PPQ representatives. Culture is the beliefs and certain...
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