Written Assignment #2: BUS 103-Diversity Assignment

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure that you are specific and justify your answers. The resources on the blackboard site and your textbook, etc. are helpful. However, you need to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate your understanding of the various concepts of the course and how they work together. Points are in ().If you have questions, please email me.

1. Identify the different dimensions that constitute diversity. What characteristics help define diversity. (2)
2. Identify and explain the practices of companies that implement diversity practices best? Be specific. Identify at least three practices. Make sure you name the companies. (6)
3. How do the practices identified above relate to other areas of management? Discuss the principles. Highlight three. (You can only use elements of human resources twice.) (3)
4. Discuss three advantages of having a diverse workplace. Make sure you tell me why each is an advantage. (6)
5. If expansion of diversity efforts was a strategic goal of an organization, identify three activities that need to take place to achieve that goal. (6)
6. Discuss one of the biggest challenges of incorporating diversity efforts into your organization. (3)