Part 1)

After watching the video "The Surprising Solution to Workforce Diversity," answer the questions below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtUlRYXJ0vI&feature=youtu.be

1. Does diversity really matter when it comes to organizational or managerial success? Why or why not?
2. What ideas or facts presented by the speaker did you find interesting or were unaware of when it comes to the current state and/or benefits of diversity in the workplace?
3. What does the speak say about the drawbacks of "tokenism" in the workplace when it comes to diversity? Do you agree with her notions? Why or why not?
4. After reading section 11.5 in your text "Barriers to Diversity" and watching the video, describe the biggest barrier to diversity and explain why. (It can be one from the video, the textbook, or one not mentioned that you havenoticed in the workplace.)
5. Overall describe a solution to the barriers of workforce diversity presented by the speaker that you feel would most likely have the greatest impact or ability to spark change in business organizations?

Part 2)

Watch Dan Pink's video on motivation and read chapter 12 before answering the following questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc&feature=youtu.be

1. What is motivation?
2. Identify two reasons why employees are not motivated.
3. Compare and contrast (identify similarities and differences) Dan Pink's message from the video regarding rewards with what the textbook says.
4. Which notion do you find to be true when it comes to employee motivation? Explain why.
5. Explain strategies that managers can take to improve employee motivation and commitment to organizational goals.