Week 5: The Business Case for DEI

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Diversity Improves Performance and OutcomesLinks to an external site. (Gomez & Bernet, 2019); Does Diversity Pay? Race, Gender, and the Business Case for DiversityLinks to an external site. (Herring, 2009); Show Don’t Tell: Diversity Dishonesty Harms Racial/Ethnic Minorities at WorkLinks to an external site. (Wilton et al., 2020); and How Leaders Can Become More Committed to Diversity ManagementLinks to an external site. (Hayes et al., 2020). Read the report Addressing Diversity and Inclusion: Going Beyond the BenchmarkLinks to an external site..

In a paper of at least 1,250 words (exclusive of title, abstract, and reference pages) and citing at least two scholarly sources in addition to required readings,

• Provide an overview of diversity trends in U.S. organizations.
  • Identify the changes in diversity that are occurring in the workplace and the impact on the makeup of the labor pool.
  • Identify changes in organizational policies and practices that have become evident because of DEI efforts.
• Critique the arguments for sustaining and supporting a diverse workforce.
  • Cite evidence to support the relevance and expediency of a workforce that is diverse in multiple ways.
  • Identify specific benefits that are likely to accrue to an organization that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable.
  • Discuss the challenges of managing a diverse workforce.
• Propose specific actions leaders and managers can take to enhance diversity of the workforce and to ensure inclusion and equity for all workers.
  • Distinguish between diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workforce context.
  • Defend the importance of ensuring inclusion and equity in addition to diversity.
• Propose specific policies, practices, and actions that can be enacted in the workplace to ensure a diverse workforce that is both inclusive and equitable.

The Business Case for DEI paper,

• Must be at least 1,250 words in length (not including title, abstract, and reference pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • Student’s name
  • Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Due date
• Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
• Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to required resources.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view the Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
• Must include separate abstract and references pages that are formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the Writing an AbstractLinks to an external site. and APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resources in the Writing Center for specifications.

Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

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