Current Diversity Issue Research Paper (Team assignment) – Due week 6
Description
Groups of 2-3 students will form and select a current diversity issue in the workplace, and research the issue from a variety of perspectives. Examples of topics include age, sexual or religious discrimination, gender diversity/discrimination, LGBTQ issues, diversity issues in Europe, diversity issues in Asia, cross-cultural communication, diverse leadership styles, and child labor. The specific concepts to be selected must be approved by the faculty member, so students will submit their topic selection before the end of Session 2 to obtain consent to proceed.
The paper should be structured as follows:
1. Students will write a 6-7 page analysis of a concept or issue related to workplace diversity. The page count does not include the cover or the reference page. Please do not exceed 7 pages.
2. Begin the analysis with a short introductory paragraph expressing what the concept is and why it is significant to you and your colleagues. Be sure to define and describe it carefully.
3. Research the literature (use at least four (4) scholarly sources) to enhance your analysis of the selected concept. *Use the course text to support your ideas if appropriate. Provide examples, illustrations, and case studies that will enhance the understanding and appreciation of the concept and analyze the various ways it can be addressed in the workplace.
4. Identify recommendations for further research, education, and management as appropriate.
5. Have an interesting and meaningful conclusion. In the conclusion, bring to a close your analysis of the concept, and go beyond a summary of key points made.
6. **Discuss also the broader implications of the main points addressed in the paper, and any suggestions for workplace diversity training that might apply.