Assume that Whirlpool utilizes a "Pay$-$For$-$Performance Compensation Program" for its employees and address the following:

i$.$ Discuss the role of HR management in establishing this program.

ii$.$ Explain the purpose of a merit matrix and how it is utilized in connection with this program.

a$.$ Discuss how this program would motivate employees and provide an example of a type of reward that could be made available for successful performance.

Assume that Whirlpool utilizes a "Total Rewards Strategy" for its employees and address the following:

i$.$ Discuss the role of HR management in establishing this program.

ii$.$ Discuss how this program would motivate employees and provide an example of a type of reward that could be made available for successful performance

a$.$ Discuss how the "Work$-$Life Effectiveness" and "Recognition" elements of this program would motivate employees if there was no related monetary reward attached to these elements.

Review the Whirlpool Inclusion & Diversity section of their website along with this segment Diversity & Inclusion

Matter $($Time: $1$:$59,$ cc available$).$ Describe types and theories of diversity by addressing the following:

Describe the three types of diversity that could exist at Whirlpool and provide an example for each:

i$.$ Surface$-$Level

ii$.$ Deep$-$Level

a$.$ Hidden

Discuss how the two following theories help Whirlpool managers to better understand their diverse workforce and indicate if the theory would result in a positive or negative affect for the organization:

i$.$ Cognitive Diversity Hypothesis

a$.$ Similarity$-$Attraction Paradigm

Characterize the advantages and challenges of workplace diversity by addressing the following:

Discuss the advantages of a diverse workforce based on the following areas:

i$.$ Greater marketing ability

ii$.$ Enhanced creativity

a$.$ Better problem solving

Discuss challenges that could exist in Whirlpool's diverse workforce by addressing the following:

i$.$ Review the U$.$S$.$ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission "Race$/$Color Discrimination" section. Next, review the Whirlpool Non$-$Discrimination and Anti$-$Harassment Policy and indicate how they address this type of behavior. If you were a Whirlpool employee, would their policy be adequate to protect you from this type of discrimination? Explain why or why not.

a$.$ Review the U$.$S$.$ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission "Harassment" section. Next, review the Whirlpool