...Final Project ETH/125 11/24/2013 Stephanie Salazar Final Project Diversity in the United States has changed drastically over the last several hundred years, and continues to change today. Society today is a blend of different cultures, ethnicity, race, and religious backgrounds in which society can gain knowledge. Yet today, society still struggles with the differences, and this leads to discrimination, stereotypes, and prejudice. Africans are reported to have arrived in 1619; this was during the time that the white population was the majority. These Africans were then transported down the James River on the ship White Lion. These Africans were traded and sold for food, and some were also transported to the city of Jamestown in the state of Virginia where they were sold again into slavery. (McCartney 2012) The Roman Catholics immigrated to America at a time that Protestants were the majority, and the Roman Catholic were the minority. In a census taken in 1757 stated that there 1,365 Catholics in Pennsylvania, and the territory was home 200,000 – 300,000 inhabitants. (Horvat) The diversity in the United States today includes Hispanics, Koreans, Muslims, and the list continues to grow. In the year 2050 the minority population, excluding non-Hispanics and single-race white, is projected to be 235.7, while the entire United States population is projected at 439 million, and soon enough the minority will become the majority. It is also projected that in 2039 the working...
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...Final Exam * Comprehensive and long * Minimum 3 hours… Be careful of time management * Be able to recall things from memory right away - no time to reflect * Read through exam first - don't need to do the questions in order Useful Framework * Use the six quizzes * Handout: What are the critical defining characteristics of a project? * Characteristics: * Unique * Technically complex * Time-constrained, resource-constrained * Multiple stakeholders * Dynamic/uncertainty * Key skills required of a PM * Readings that tie in to the key required skills of a PM * Question: UNCERTAINTY - for sure * How do you bound the uncertainty? * How do you deal with the uncertainty? * Hints: * Competencies * Question: Stakeholders * Competencies - expressed through BEHAVIORS * Do you know the competencies at all three levels? * Know the names, the definition of the competency * When asked a question on competency, need to be able to explain the WHY * WHY is ALWAYS answered by the BEHAVIORS * It is not just about listing the behaviors, but talk about the behaviors of the managers in a way where you actually APPLY the behaviors to the situation * Behaviors help justify why you believe the competency is relevant to the problem * Memorize the competencies inside and out Readings * Triple...
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...members of the group are still individualized and resist any form of leadership. The storming stage is where it is likely for the group to get stuck. With the help of a good boss, the norming stage will come next in which the concept of teamwork is accepted. Once that is mastered, the performing stage comes into play in which the team continues to work in a good trusting atmosphere to complete their task. Finally, a reflection is made over the team's accomplishments and that is to be known as the adjourning stage. In the case study Building a Coalition, the members of the group are currently in the forming stage of their group development. This being because they have yet to identify exactly what three members are going to be included in the final team. Once their team members are set that will get the ball rolling to proceed to the next stage, storming. The Woodson Foundation could have benefited from understanding the stages of group development in that it could have acted as an effective resource that has proper guidelines in place to know what it takes to form a highly functioning team. From the information presented in the article, it is apparent that the Woodson Foundation is reluctant in working together with the other organizations in order to create a successful program. Seeing that each of the groups have their specific areas of strong concern, like the Woodson foundation's focus on hard data, NCPIE's focus on the parents, and the school's consistency with the school...
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...BA590 Organizational Behavior Topic Selection Grantham University For the final project, the focus will be on the topic of diversity. The focus of this project is very relevant to the issues studied in this course. Diversity in an organization can have a positive effect on a business. The more diverse the organization is, the more views and ideas it can gain from its shareholders or employees. The patterns of behavior within an organization are influenced by interactions with others, and the degree of diversity within the organization. (Merchant, 2011). Performance levels are often increased by diversity. By observing organizational behavior, one can observe the positive influences, and study why they are occurring. This area of organizational behavior interests me very much because I work in the Air Force. I am currently stationed in Oklahoma, but am originally from New York. As a Recruiter I have seen firsthand diversity in the young individuals that are recruited. Before Recruiting duty I worked in the Medical Support Squadron, working with Airmen from all across the United States and also some foreign nationals. In the military, you must work well with others, and have a mutual respect for one another. Whether you work in the civilian side, or the military side, you must follow the same set of rules within the organization. Offices and different workplaces have been very diverse, to include people from many different backgrounds, jobs, and experiences. It is very interesting...
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...group of people who are trying to achieve the same common goal. With Christine the goal that she was trying to achieve was getting an A in this class. When Christine and her group first started, they were at the forming stage. This means that members come together and form initial impressions. As for right now they are in the storming stage. This stage is characterized as team members struggling to deal with expectations and status. This is reflected by conflicts over tasks and how the team works together. To support what I am saying, when Christine and her group first started, they all were willing to work together to get the group project done. Now because of one person (Mike), the group dynamic has suffered. With Mike making excuses for why he could not be there, this is hurting them as a group. By the final weeks of the group project, Mike was showing signs of not being a team player. First it started with him being a class clown, even though that is not a problem at all. There might be those who see that as someone who is not a serious team member. The next few weeks Mike started making excuses for why he could not be there for the group meetings. In her leadership role as “Team Coordinator”, an understanding of the stages of group development would have assisted her, by developing a perception before hand of when somebody within the group is not fulfilling their part. The primary problems facing the group are Mike and the group’s diverse personalities. With...
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...quality, and the speaking skills of the presenter. The presentations should be of a length between 7-10 minutes. Presentations which are significantly shorter than the target time, or are of obviously poor quality will be penalized. 20% Participation This grade will include attendance and class participation. Students who are absent, late, or leave the class early will be penalized on this score. Also, students who are unable or unwilling to make a contribution to class discussion when called upon to do so will be penalized. Students who are unable to attend for any reason should contact the teacher directly and as soon as possible. 20% Group work project Students will work in small groups to complete a project related to British or American culture. The details of the project will be announced later in the course. The project will be...
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...Final Project Holly Regan Eth/125 August 25, 2013 Sarah Lange Final Project The way diversity has impacted the United States is by the creation of our melting pot. Having so many diverse cultures is what makes up the United States of America and it is still growing. Diversity is a variety of people including races and cultures. In lieu of this class, I have learned about many races and cultures within the United States and how many have struggled to become part of the freedom we American’s take for granted here. Many races and cultures live in the United States, which are comprised of many nationalities and cultures. So many, that it is nice to see such a variety of individual ethnicities combined into making new cultures. There are many countries that lack the diversity that the United States has and therefore everyone begins to fall into the “one in the same“ category. Because many people are different, it is interesting to learn how other cultures live amongst one another as well as go about their daily lives. Their beliefs are just as interesting too. Some are religious, while others throw a religious spin into the acts of violence they place upon their own people or outsiders. Prejudice and discrimination come about by not understanding the differences between cultures, thus it is important to fully understand all aspects of these differences before passing judgment unto others. Some of the things that I have learned about diversity are the ways in which nobody...
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...MGT 210 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.mgt210.com MGT 210 Week 1 CheckPoint 1 Incident 1-1: Promotion Into Supervision MGT 210 Week 1 CheckPoint 2 Article Review on Diversity in the Workplace MGT 210 Week 1 Assignment Article Search MGT 210 Week 2 CheckPoint Incident 2-2: Bad Times at Quality Shoe MGT 210 Week 2 DQ 1 and DQ 2 MGT 210 Week 3 CheckPoint: Incident 6-2: What Should I Do Next? MGT 210 Week 3 Assignment: Exercise 7-2: “In-Basket” MGT 210 Week 4 CheckPoint: Work Team Concepts MGT 210 Week 4 DQ 1 and DQ 2 MGT 210 Week 5 CheckPoint Recruiting, Selecting, Orienting, and Training MGT 210 Week 5 Assignment: Exercise 10-2: OJT MGT 210 Week 6 CheckPoint: Employees’ Union MGT 210 Week 6 DQ 1 and DQ 2 MGT 210 Week 7 CheckPoint: Incident 14-1: No Extra Effort MGT 210 Week 7 Assignment: Exercise 15-3: Test Your Leadership Style MGT 210 Week 8 CheckPoint: Incident 18-1: Changes in an Employee’s Behavior MGT 210 Week 8 DQ 1 and DQ 2 MGT 210 Week 9 Capstone CheckPoint MGT 210 Week 9 Final Project: Best Practices Manual for Supervisors ------------------------------------------------------------- MGT 210 Week 1 Assignment Article Search For more course tutorials visit www.mgt210.com Assignment: Article Search Resources: Appendix A, University Library, Ch. 1 (p. 19) of Supervision: Key Link to Productivity, and the References within the References Page section of Ch. 2 in Axia College’s Writing Style Handbook Review the six supervisory...
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...1. Describe the communication styles of specific cultures (e.g., Chinese, Indians, Arab , etc ). Cross-cultural communication is a field of study that looks at how people from differing cultural backgrounds communicate, in similar and different ways among themselves so it is very important to know and respect the culture of the people we are dealing with Communication style in china China has become an economic superpower. the primary function of Chinese communication strategy rests upon maintaining existing relationships between individuals with the ultimate aim being to preserve harmony within the group. In Chinese business culture, suits and ties are typically worn. It is important to wear conservative colors such as black, white, beige, or brown, as bright colors are considered inappropriate for men .and Woman should wear conservative suits also during business meetings . China is a Communist country, so negotiations and presentations must be set up to support the Communist party. Do not mention deadlines. Remain patient as Chinese like to extend negotiations beyond official deadlines. The great development in Chinese people comes from that they work in a flat organization and the managers are low context so everyone feel that he is a part of this organization and then work with harmony and enthusiasm http://business.uni.ed...
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...Final Project Joey O'Neill ETH 125 April 28, 2013 Dr. June Terpstra Final Project * * Mostly, I now have a better understanding of the diversity within groups that would be different from the ones that I am considered to be in. I have seen groups of people that are all grouped as one but are actually more individual than meets the eye. An example of this is the differences within the Jewish community. According to Schaefer (2012), “The Judaic faith embraces several factions or denominations that are similar in their roots but marked by sharp distinctions. No precise data reveal the relative numbers of the three major groups. Part of the problem is the difficulty of placing individuals in the proper group. For example, it is common for a Jew to be a member of an Orthodox congregation but consider him- or herself Conservative. The following levels of affiliation are based on a 2010 national survey of Jewish Americans: * _ Orthodox—10 percent _ Conservative—24 percent _ Reconstructionist—2 percent _ Reform—26 percent _ just Jewish—23 percent * _ not sure—1 percent” (p. 337). * * This has given me a better understanding of this group’s diversity and made me realize that is the choice of the individual to follow their desired path. One thing new I learned about my own racial cultural history is that it is a lot easier for this group to hide within its own kind than it is for others. Because of the volume of people that fall into this...
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...Assignment Name: | Unit 3 Individual Project | Deliverable Length: | 500–750 words | Details: | Diversity Training Manual: Part IIIAs a continuation of the diversity training manual, you (as the new manager of human resources) should now create portions that specifically address gender issues and are targeted at training and raising the sensitivity of all supervisors regarding potential gender issues. It should include a section on how the supervisor should or should not handle certain gender-based workplace issues. For example, can the supervisor hand out work assignments that he or she feels are better suited to different genders? Can he or she write a job requirement that only one gender can meet, such as a strength requirement?This section of the manual must, at a minimum, address the following information: * A few general facts about the U.S. population's gender mix and the gender mix found in notable segments of the workforce should be included. Make sure to include all sources of information. * The essence and applicability of the landmark Griggs v. Duke Power case dealing with stated job requirements should be addressed. * To read the Griggs v. Duke Power case, go to http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=401&invol=424 * Describe how the supervisor should state minimum job requirements when he or she requests new employees to be hired into the department. * Explain how the supervisor might communicate to his or her department (of...
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...Running head: FINAL PROJECT Final Project ETH/125 January 12, 2014 Abstract Many websites are available on the Internet with information on the various diversity groups in America. The U.S. population’s diversity is influenced by immigration. There are both benefits and challenges to having such a diverse population. Fostering a culture of acceptance in society is key to reaping more benefits and reducing challenges. Mass media has an influential impact in society, perpetuating stereotypes or building appreciation for diversity. If individuals and the U.S can come together, they can reduce prejudice and increase acceptance and tolerance. Final Paper The plethora of information about diversity in the United States can give someone a better understanding than they may have previously had. Through understanding, a person may be able to better relate to someone that is different. Many websites are available on the Internet with information on the various diversity groups in America. The diversity of the U.S. is ever changing with immigration and inter-racial couples having children. As the country becomes more diverse, we will face challenges as well as receive benefits. The key to reaping more benefits, while reducing the challenges, is to foster a culture of acceptance in society. The media plays a large influential role in society and can work to perpetuate stereotypes and prejudice or build...
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...Final Project Holly Regan Eth/125 August 25, 2013 Sarah Lange Final Project The way diversity has impacted the United States is by the creation of our melting pot. Having so many diverse cultures is what makes up the United States of America and it is still growing. Diversity is a variety of people including races and cultures. In lieu of this class, I have learned about many races and cultures within the United States and how many have struggled to become part of the freedom we American’s take for granted here. Many races and cultures live in the United States, which are comprised of many nationalities and cultures. So many, that it is nice to see such a variety of individual ethnicities combined into making new cultures. There are many countries that lack the diversity that the United States has and therefore everyone begins to fall into the “one in the same“ category. Because many people are different, it is interesting to learn how other cultures live amongst one another as well as go about their daily lives. Their beliefs are just as interesting too. Some are religious, while others throw a religious spin into the acts of violence they place upon their own people or outsiders. Prejudice and discrimination come about by not understanding the differences between cultures, thus it is important to fully understand all aspects of these differences before passing judgment unto others. Some of the things that I have learned about diversity are the ways in which nobody...
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...Contents Review Chapter 15 of your text for correct format. Also, review the sample format for a TOC in Week Six Questions and Concerns thread. Executive Summary……………..………………………………………………………………….iv Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….………………1 Diversity is Key………………………………………………………………………….………….....2 What is my passion……….……………………………………………………………….…………2 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………….………………………2 Recommendation…………………………………………………………………….……………….2 Executive Summary This report analyzes [Avoid anthropomorphisms (attributing human characteristics to nonhuman or inanimate objects). Consider that no report can "analyze."] the differences between an executive management career and a technical career in the information technology field. Diversity Is Key To a Healthy Career There are as many different [Redundancy: if you have "many," surely they are "different." Remove "different"] information technology job titles as there are flavors of ice cream but finding the right job at the right company takes time. The burnout rate among information technology professionals is high and unfortunately it is easy to accomplish. Finding diversity in job...
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...DEVRY SOCS 350 Complete Course – NEW 2015 http://www.spinwoop.com/?download=devry-socs-350-entire-course For Further Information And For A+ Work Contact US At SPINWOOP@GMAIL.COM SOCS 350N all discussions all you decide and full course projct but no quiz and final Discussion 1 Ethnocentrism is generally defined as viewing one’s own culture as superior to all others. However, quite often, it is not quite that obvious. Whenever we encounter something that seems strange or different, we will feel some degree of discomfort. How we respond to that feeling is a gauge of how ethnocentric we are about it. Let’s suppose that you are entertaining a business client from France. You take him to a very fine french restaurant where he looks over the menu very carefully, then asks the waiter if he or she, by chance, has cheval available. The waiter shakes his head and explains that it is not served in America. Your client becomes somewhat upset and tells you that a truly fine restaurant would serve “proper” cuisine, and that he was very disappointed with American hospitality so far. He eventually settles for the prime rib, but is ill-tempered for the rest of the evening. The next morning, he leaves for France without consummating the expected business deal. Your boss asks you what happened, and you explain that the client was upset because the restaurant didn’t serve something called cheval. Your boss nearly chokes on his morning coffee and asks, “You mean he actually...
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