Homework: Diversity and Culture
Length: 1200 words.
Essay: Answer each prompt using at least 400 words.
a) Now that you have read about the primary dimensions of diversity, what have you learned about yourself? Of the six dimensions covered in this text (race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental challenges), which so far have affected your life the most? What examples can you provide to substantiate your answer? Do you think these may change in importance during your lifetime? Why or why not?
b) What are the generational issues Julia faces with each employee? What cultural, historic, or societal issues may influence these generational issues? How would these issues affect Julia's management of the department? (Read "Managing Diverse Generations in a Retail Setting" (pg 115)).
c) In Norway, since 2008, a public law requires at least 40% of each sex on corporate boards. Make a case for and a case against passing U.S. legislation requiring a quota for women on corporate boards.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a) The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c) Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.