Narine Jackson Diversity in Organization (BSM 315) Alexa T. Jackson June 24‚ 2010 Chapter 1 Home Work (1) What is Diversity? Diversity is defined as real or perceived differences among people that affect their interactions and relationships. (2) List and discuss the six areas that Cox and Blake proposed as reasons for valuing diversity? Cost‚ Resource acquisition‚ Marketing‚ Creativity‚ Problem solving‚ system flexibility and Cooperative behaviors. (b) Inclusion and population
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SHC 23 – Introduction to equality and inclusion in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 – Explain what is meant by: diversity‚ equality‚ inclusion and discrimination. Diversity. Diversity is the differences in values‚ attitudes‚ cultures‚ beliefs‚ skills and life experiences of an individual in any group of people. In the UK‚ frameworks emphasise that the importance of developing every child’s sense of individuality and encouraging an optimistic sense of pride in
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– Written Assessment 1. Perform a review of diversity and how this currently stands within your workplace. Your review should include: • Identifying diversity and how this can be improved for your workplace‚ industry sector and community (4 marks) In my workplace‚ I could identify the diversity between age and gender. The most of employees are mature and has been in the organization for long years‚ and most of them are male. These diversities could be improved given opportunities to trainees
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Diversity Diversity is all about recognising and valuing individual differences and raising awareness about them. Diversity is the inclusion of people from all backgrounds to encourage everyone‚ respect differences and ultimately to achieve better results by using the talents of all. It means to recognise and appreciate the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique‚ you have to promote and celebrate individual and collective achievements. Equality Equality is about making sure everyone
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Assignment #4 – Dillon v. Champion Jogbra Business Employment Law - HRM 510 Dr. Zelphia A. Brown‚ SPHR‚ Instructor Assignment #4 – Dillon V. Champion Jogbra 1. What is the legal issue in this case? Linda Dillon appealed her case against her employer‚ Champion Jogbra‚ on the grounds of wrongful termination. The company’s progressive policy for disciplinary action was not applied. Therefore‚ Dillon makes her claim that her at will status was modified according to the employee handbook and
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BTEC Extended Diploma Health and Social Care Unit 2: Equality‚ diversity and rights in health and social care. P1‚ P2‚ P3‚ M1- Concepts and discriminatory and anti-discriminatory practices. 6th November 2012 By Grace Kirby. Contents Page: Page 3 – 5 Part 1(P1): Explains concepts of equality‚ diversity and rights in relation to health and social care. Page 5 – 8 Part 2(P2): Describes discriminatory practices in health and social care. Page 9 - Part 3(P3): Describes the potential effects
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Explain what is meant by: Diversity‚ Equality‚ Inclusion‚ and Discrimination. Diversity This can refer to the differences in values‚ attitudes‚ cultures‚ beliefs‚ skills and life experiences that each individual has in any group of people. In the UK‚ framework emphasise the importance of developing every child’s sense of identity and promoting a positive sense of pride in each child’s family origins. Meggitt‚ C (2011‚ P.32) Therefore people need to start with themselves because young children
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with disabilities. It also places a duty on schools (and other organisations) to eliminate barriers to ensure that individuals can gain equal access to services Disability Discrimination Act 2005 Places a duty for schools to produce a Disability Equality Scheme (DES) and an Access Plan. Schools must encourage participation in all aspects of school life and eliminate harassment and unlawful discrimination Race Relations(Amendment)Act 2000 Outlines the duty of organisations to promote good relationships
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“Diversity and difference can be seen as assets to be valued and celebrated- sources of stimulation and enrichment‚ rather than problems to be solved”- How far do you agree? Using selected theoretical approaches and critical reading‚ analyse and assess your answer. The issue of differences and diversity within a society has been of great interest to sociologists. Debates over celebration or integration of religious and ethnic minorities‚ and the issues raised by LGBT equality movements have become
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Describe the individual factors that make a person who they are‚ by giving examples of each of the following factors: a) Physical characteristics b) Emotions c) Likes and dislikes d) Values and beliefs Each of us has different individual characteristics and factors‚ and it is the combination of these that make up who we are. The individual factors are made up of physical characteristics (what people see –examples might be our size‚ build‚ colour of hair or skin); emotions (the way in which
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