...Introduction As the U.S. workforce becomes increasingly diverse, this shift can imply changes in employee education, training, and management methods. These components make the discussion about diversity in the workplace a relevant topic that needs to be addressed by organizations and their leaders. This essay will evaluate the benefits and challenges a diverse workforce poses to an organization. Benefits of a Diverse Workforce The inclusion of a diverse workforce can offer an organization a broad range for service. “The opportunities arise from the number and variety of perspectives that can be used to solve problems and the external links that individuals provide to the group. The challenges come from the conflicting values and stereotypes that people often bring to the team” (Mayo, 1999). Mayo goes on to say that as the consumer market becomes increasingly diverse, it should be a priority for an organization to meet their customers’ needs. For example, by aggressively recruiting talented Hispanic employees, a company can better understand and improve upon their Hispanic business strategies. Since global markets are bringing new customers into the marketplace, adding diversity to a workforce can help meet the needs of this growing customer base. A second benefit of a diverse workforce is the idea that the group can develop more innovative and creative ways to solve problems. When a team represents a variety of perspectives, they can become highly productive and...
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...C1) Which of the following is true with regard to groups? A) A group is characterized by the independence of its members. B) A group typically lacks definite roles and structures. C) A group influences our emotional reactions. D) An informal gathering cannot be considered a group. E) The membership of a group does not affect how its members treat outsiders. E2) Which of the following is true regarding formal groups? A) They are natural formations that arise in response to the need for social contact. B) They lack clearly defined structures and roles for their members. C) They have negligible impact on employee performance and behavior. D) A group of people who come together to protest against a new law make up a formal group. E) They are marked by stipulated behaviors in pursuit of organizational goals. D3) An informal group is characterized by the ________. A) stipulation of expected behaviors by the organization B) predetermined designation of tasks of members C) pursuit of particular organizational goals D) fulfillment of the need for social contact E) creation of timelines and rationale E4) Which of the following differentiates between formal and informal groups? A) The timeline of reference for formal groups is greater than that for informal groups. B) The impact of formal groups on organizational performance is less than that of informal groups. C) Formal groups pursue the goal of social contact, while informal groups have definite organizational...
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...Ethics and Values of the GA Department of Human Resources, Division of Developmental Disabilities Janice Johnson LDR 520 – Organizational Ethics Instructor: Dr. Bahaudin Mujtaba 4/28/04 University of Phoenix Ethics and Values 1 Ethics and Values of the GA Department of Human Resources, Division of Developmental Disabilities The Georgia Department of Human Resources serves people of varying ages, ranging from adolescents to the geriatric, and those individuals with the most severe problems. This department is the contact point for those individuals in need of treatment for mental illness, addictive diseases, or substance abuse. Georgia is the home of seven regional hospitals, twenty-five community service boards, and numerous private providers. Not only does the department treat these individuals, but also they are screened for admission to state hospitals, and are given follow-up care upon discharge (Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases, 2004). Various different community-based services are available that promote the recovery for individuals afflicted with mental illness and addiction, and the development of independent living skills necessary for...
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...differences between an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS and a high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA. This paper will also be supported by interviews from two teachers to help further explain the educational standards of today’s times and its effect on students. Summary From my interview with Kyle Hill, a public high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA, alongside my readings of an interview with Janice Thomas, an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS, the similarities and contrasts in the teaching and learning vary greatly. There is the obvious age gap between the two, as well as the sex of the instructor that contribute a part in the differences in the teaching. However, the commonality that all teachers share is that the focus is- and has always been- on the best needs of the children. Both teachers have their own ideas as to what the teacher’s role should be, which directly affects the student’s learning environment. Kyle Hill believes that the teacher’s role is to teach their students in a way that doesn’t discourage them from asking questions. Janice Thomas would agree with Mr. Hill’s beliefs, but also feels that teachers should know their students...
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... | | | |A Taste of Colored Water by Matt Faulkner (justice, equality, respect for differences) | | | |Agate by Joy Morgan Dey (celebrating differences, respect for self) | | | |Alley Oops - by Janice Levy (anti-bullying, respect, "wrestling" with good choices) | | | |America Is Her Name - Luis J. Rodriguez (compassion, empathy, confidence, pride) | | | |America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven (heroes, citizenship, honor) | |...
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...Short Essay | Diversity in the Workplace | How it can create business related advantages | | Madison Roney: 7660183 | 5/15/2013 | | In modern western society, the diversification of culture has increased dramatically in recent years. With this shift, along with the growing competitiveness of the labor market, corporations have been forced to hire more employees who are not familiar with the spoken language or societal norms present in western culture. Many corporations, as much as 80% according to equity activist Trevor Wilson, consider cultural barriers to be a burden on their managers and fellow employees. As a result, these corporations fail to treat their employees equitably. (Hayes, 1999). One could argue, however, that the diversification of employees within the workplace has various business related benefits such as improved efficiency, bottom line revenue, and relationships formed with co-workers, managers and customers alike. However, to ensure its success, principles of transformational leadership must be used on the part of managers and various challenges must be overcome in order for these benefits to take full effect. This is not the first time in Canada's history where ethnic equality in the workplace has been a subject of interest. In 1993 the New Democratic Party in Ontario, whom was the provincial government at the time, enacted an employment equity law to ensure fair employment opportunities to workers from select minority groups. This legislation...
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...Functions of Nuance Communications, Inc. Janice A. Morris Bus 3040 Fundamental of Human Resource Management 3349 Rivercrest Drive Melbourne, FL 32935 321 241-4062 Aleathearose@hotmail.com Dr. Chris Rose Training Methods Training in an organization is essential to the achievements of a business. “Before beginning a training program it is important to know what training the organization needs.” (Carnegie), one way to develop the correct training with a training-needs analysis this helps to determine what areas needs to be addressed and identifies the employees who needs training. According to SHRM, “A needs analysis involves collecting information to determine if training need exists and, if so, what kind of training is required to meet this need.” The analysis also should address why the need exists. “If the problem identified is not attributable to worker performance, training may not be the best solution; for instance, a company might discover that its employee have received appropriate training to perform their jobs but are not motivated to do so.” “In that situation, it would be more appropriate for the company to reconsider its system of compensation and awards.”(SHARM). There are many methods of training available, but an organization must be careful that they place the correct candidate with the correct training method. Some of these methods are Classroom instruction, Audiovisual, Computer-Based-Training, On-The-Job, “Computer based training is an example...
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...Functions of Nuance Communications, Inc. Janice A. Morris Bus 3040 Fundamental of Human Resource Management 3349 Rivercrest Drive Melbourne, FL 32935 321 241-4062 Aleathearose@hotmail.com Dr. Chris Rose Training Methods Training in an organization is essential to the achievements of a business. “Before beginning a training program it is important to know what training the organization needs.” (Carnegie), one way to develop the correct training with a training-needs analysis this helps to determine what areas needs to be addressed and identifies the employees who needs training. According to SHRM, “A needs analysis involves collecting information to determine if training need exists and, if so, what kind of training is required to meet this need.” The analysis also should address why the need exists. “If the problem identified is not attributable to worker performance, training may not be the best solution; for instance, a company might discover that its employee have received appropriate training to perform their jobs but are not motivated to do so.” “In that situation, it would be more appropriate for the company to reconsider its system of compensation and awards.”(SHARM). There are many methods of training available, but an organization must be careful that they place the correct candidate with the correct training method. Some of these methods are Classroom instruction, Audiovisual, Computer-Based-Training, On-The-Job, “Computer based training is an example...
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...The impact of diversity in work place Janevine Onyeanuna Walden University Issues and Trends in Nursing NURS 3000 Section 04 Dr Mary Tan March 15, 2015 The impact of diversity in work place Knowledge of the impact of diversity is nesseccary at all levels of nursing work place because the nursing work place is made up individuals of diverse cultural group and so the ethnocentric approach to nursing practice should be eliminated in providing care. A good nursing care to a patient is clear, accurate communication and understanding of the patient’s values, belief system and family dynamics. The purpose of this paper explains the impact of gender, ethnic, demographic diversity on nursing profession and also the effect of underrepresentation of minorities nursing profession. Importance of Diversity in the Work place Cultural diversity in nursing profession is a cross- cultural health discipline, which encompasses the belief system of a variety of groups; it refers to the differences between individuals based on beliefs, customs, and ideology as evidenced in their way of life. Nurses bring their cultural and philosophical views into nursing profession so there fore its needful for them to understand the nurse- patient relationship, nurse- nurse relationship which includes the culture of the nurse, the culture of the co-worker and the culture of the patient, and the culture of the setting. Patients...
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...widely used languages in the United States. ASL is not universal and is used differently around the world. General languages use voice and lip movement to communicate, signers use their hands and facial expressions, along with body language in order to convey accurate meaning. Members of the Deaf community take pride in their identity and tend to view their deafness as a difference in human experiences rather than a disability. Throughout History, the Deaf Community was seen as a minority and were affected greatly in workplaces, education system, and in their daily lives. This essay, will further elaborate on some of the indifferences the Deaf culture face. In the movie, Love is never silent, by Joanne Greenberg, Margaret Ryder, daughter of Janice and Abel, was born hearing. Margaret's parents were both dependents on her from a young age, as they found it difficult living in a world of hearing. She was their ears for they couldn't hear, and their voices when they weren't being heard. During the time of the Great Depression, being Deaf wasn't a norm. Many Deaf people were ashamed of their identities and shied away from using hand gestures as a form of communication. As shown throughout the movie, the hearing world did not understand the silent, and the silent world did not understand the hearing. As Margaret struggled with her youth, she found it difficult gaining independence as her parents relied on her often. As she falls in love and gets married, she's torn between her parents...
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...<Just One Flaw> Owing to a great diversity of aspects of gender differences, there is an issue about which gender talk more has always been an intense argument. It does not be too difficult to determine the numbers of people believed that the female did much more conversations than male. There is an article ‘Women Talk Too Much,’ which wrote by Janet Holmes who a professor of sociolinguistics at the Victoria University of Wellington. By the analysis of numerous studies, facts and researches that it seems the author determines the amount of conversation totally depend on different circumstances and situations. Furthermore, unlike the proverb of English says. “Women’s tongues are like lambs tails-----they are never still” (299). Holmes thinks that women are talking less than men in many situations, such as in the classroom and working place. Even though, many evidence of this paper has displayed dozens of reasons that women are talking much less than we think, there are still some evidences to persuade people this article does not quite convincible. In this essay, I will discuss many evidences and studies that Holmes used to convince the reader. Moreover, the tone of her article will be analyzed, and finally I will present some opposing view with evidence to prove that men totally talk less than women. Holmes has given a lot of different evidences and studies to convince reader that women usually do not have more conversations than man in workplace, classroom or some...
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...“Equal in Sports” The names of the three articles that are being used are “Minorities Coaches Do Not Face Discrimination in Hiring,” “Decision Making in Hiring: Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches and Staff,” and “Tackling Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices: The Plight of the Rooney Rule.” The authors of the article that I am refuting, “Minorities Coaches Do Not Face Discrimination in Hiring,” are Roger Clegg and Greg Franke. This article was published in Opposing Viewpoints: Sports and Athletes in 2005. Also, there are two peer-reviewed articles that I am using to support my argument. The authors of one the editorials, “Decision Making in Hiring: Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches and Staff,” are Keith Harris, Richard E. Lapchick, and Neza K. Janson. This editorial was published in New Direction for Institutional Research in the winter of 2009. The author of the last piece of writing, “Tackling Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices: The Plight of the Rooney Rule,” is Brian Collins. This piece of writing was published in New York University Law Review in June 2007. “Minorities Coaches Do Not Face Discrimination in Hiring” simply explains what its title says; that minorities coaches do not face discrimination in the hiring process for coaching job. Meanwhile, the two peer-review articles, “Decision Making in Hiring: Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches and Staff” and “Tackling Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices: The Plight of the Rooney Rule”, explains in greater details that the...
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...English 125 April, 2nd, 2012 Synthesis essay Today we live in a society that is often called a "salad bowl". It is called a "salad bowl" because it consists of various different people from various different backgrounds. We all live together in a society, but we still retain our own distinct flavors which helps to contribute to the richness and diversity of society. Unfortunately, today we also live in a society in which some of these groups are marginalized and looked down upon by others. Hence, often times as individuals we feel the need to compromise the way in which we communicate our ideas so that we can appeal to the views of the majority. Two authors explore how their attempt to compromise almost caused them to become detached from their roots. In "Mother Tongue," by Amy Tan, Tan talks about growing up as a young child in America and learning the English language. She speaks about growing up as a writer and her mother's imperfect diction which had a major influence on her. On the other hand, In her essay, "Censoring Myself," Betty Shamieh talks about being an American playwright and having to censor herself because of how her work was viewed. Both authors explore the influence that their background had on their ability to express themselves. As individuals we should not be afraid to express ourselves because of our differences, rather we should use our differences and show how our distinctions make us very unique. Firstly, In ""Mother Tongue," Tan...
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...employee productivity. Gone are the days when managers can hide behind their desks unconcerned of their department’s work culture. The downward economy has forced senior leadership to take a red pen to wasted resources. Unproductive departments face possible layoffs or consolidation with other departments. Understanding the characteristics of the current labor market creates an opportunity for managers to grow their company’s human capital and propel their careers. Managers must understand today’s evolving labor market, in order to attract the best workers, effectively lead, and successfully motivate workers—create a competitive advantage with little room for error. Why Understanding the Labor Market Attracts the Best Workers. The diversity of the labor market is a reflection of our changing society. According to Mitchell et al. (2003), in the next two decades a transformation will occur in our workforce. Due to the evolution of medicine, people are living longer. This naturally extends the work life of employees. HR managers must understand the needs of older employees and offer benefits to meet those needs. Those needs will differ from the needs of younger employees with less work experience. The “one size fits all” benefit package will not satisfy both old and...
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...Nursing Philosophy Fredy M. Calderon-Ventura Lehman College Abstract Philosophy of nursing states our thoughts on what we believe to be true about the nature of the profession of nursing and provide a basis for nursing activities. It endorses ethical values we hold as basic and bases our beliefs in theory. Nursing philosophy is based on both professional organization and individual definitions. Many factors both intrinsically and extrinsically influence one’s personal perceptions of the great profession called nursing. Every nurse is accountable for maintaining her own knowledge and education after completion of a nursing program. With a focus on personal professional growth that intellectually stimulates and promotes individual autonomy with her given specialty of practice, a nurse can greatly improve her self-confidence and professional motivation, thus providing a firm foundation on which to base her nursing judgment. Nursing Philosophy One strategy nurses can use to affirm that their practice is in harmony with their value system is to write a personal philosophy statement. This might be general in nature, such as a philosophy that relates to life values; it could be a philosophy statement related to beliefs about the profession of nursing; or it might be a philosophy specific to school nursing. In each case, this activity will encourage nurses to clarify their values and then examine how their philosophy fits with their professional practice. Articulating a philosophy...
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