Assignment:
Question 1. Conduct research on the topic of workforce diversity and describe what organizations are currently doing to address the issue. Your textbook and the Penn Foster online library are good starting points. Also the following sites are good reference sources for articles related to the topic: www.shrm.org/hrmagazine andwww.findarticles.com. In order to use the “FindArticles” site you will need to register. You can search thousands of free articles.
Question 2. As a supervisor, what techniques would you use to motivate employees in your department to increase performance? Explain how your motivational techniques will increase employee performance.
Question 3. Compare and contrast the Path-Goal Theory and the Situational Leadership theory found in your text.
Question 4. Conflict between employees or between employee and supervisor exists in many organizations. What role does communication play in workplace conflict and what are some strategies for reducing conflict? Your textbook and the Penn Foster online library are a good starting point.Also the following sites are good reference sources for articles related to the topic: www.shrm.org/hrmagazine and www.findarticles.com. In order to use the “FindArticles” site you will need to register. You can search thousands of free articles.