Social Issues and the Workplace
Choose a social issue affecting the workplace and working environment, and develop a paper that thoroughly discusses the issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints. Be sure to include the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected (e.g., women, immigrants, LGBTQ citizens, the working or middle classes, and racial, ethnic or cultural groups). Analyze how the issue could be positively supported using various social controls (e.g., laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government or corporate involvement, or social change) and recommend interventions in these areas. In addition, discuss the potential social or economic benefits which may result if your recommendations were implemented.
Choose one of the following social issues:
The role of women in leadership
Faith-based decision making in business (hiring and customers served)
The use of immigrant labor in California
Sexual harassment
Executive versus worker compensation disparity
The gender wage gap
Whistleblowing
The paper must be eight (8) pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly sources (three of which must be found in the Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.
Writing the Paper
The Paper:
Must be eight (8) pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in theAshford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources 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 for a particular assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For more information please review the In-Text
Citation Guideand the APA References List.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Please review the
APA Essay Checklist for Students to ensure you have all of the required components for your Final Paper.