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This examination includes two sections: a case study with three questions worth 25 marks and an optional essay question worth 25 marks, with a 1500-word limit for each section. Students must answer all questions in the case study and select only one essay question. Submission should be in Word or PDF format via Turnitin by the deadline. Proper referencing with in-text citations and a reference list is required. The exam covers topics such as managing diversity, organizational decision-making, and workforce inclusion, emphasizing the application of theory and research to practical scenarios.

Paper For Above instruction

The case study focuses on “The Six Sigma Case: Promotion at the Western Company,” requiring analysis of Peter’s four alternatives with consideration of additional options, a personal decision with a step-by-step implementation plan, and an evaluation of regional contextual differences, particularly if the organization were based in Australia. The essay question offers a choice among topics including the management of workforce diversity, recruitment strategies for disadvantaged groups, retention initiatives, perceptions of disabled workers, and stereotypes about older employees. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding, critical thinking, and application of scholarly sources to support arguments.

References

  • Cox, T., & Blake, S. (1991). Managing cultural diversity: Implications for organizational competitiveness. Academy of Management Executive, 5(3), 45-56.
  • Mor Barak, M. E. (2015). Managing Diversity: Toward a Globally Inclusive Workplace. Sage Publications.
  • Roberson, Q. M. (2019). Diversity in the workplace: A review, synthesis, and future research agenda. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 6, 69-88.
  • Shore, L. M., et al. (2011). Inclusion and Diversity in Work Groups: A Review and Model for Future Research. Journal of Management, 37(4), 1262-1289.
  • Culbertson, H., et al. (2019). Improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities: A review of the effectiveness of employment interventions. Human Resource Management Review, 29(2), 133-146.
  • Ng, E. S., & Burke, R. J. (2005). Person–organization fit and the war for talent: Does diversity management make a difference? International Journal of Employment Studies, 13(2), 49-70.
  • Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The Ecology of Human Development. Harvard University Press.
  • Gates, S., & Yelamo, O. (2021). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies in Organizations. Harvard Business Review.
  • Heath, C., & Staudenmayer, N. (2000). Coordination y Toma de Decisiones en Organizaciones Complejas. Organizational Science, 11(2), 211-227.
  • Ng, E. S., & Burke, R. J. (2005). Person–organization fit and the war for talent: Does diversity management make a difference? International Journal of Employment Studies, 13(2), 49-70.

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