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PART ONE : Theres an attachment for this check below.

 

 Review the information collected for Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1, completed in Week Three.

 

Collaborate with your team to respond to the following questions.

   

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Determine the most appropriate research design for the issue, opportunity, or problem identified in Week Three. Explain why two other research designs were not used.

 

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What data collection instrument(s) will be used? Survey? Interview?

 

·        Will you use an existing instrument or develop a new instrument?

  

Note.Your team is not required to submit the answers this week, but you will incorporate your answers to the Week Five Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3 assignment.

 

Part two:

 

Build on Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1, completed in Week Three, and Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 2, completed in Week Four.

 

Develop or select the instruments your team will use to collect data.

 

Describe how you will sample the population:

 

·        What is the appropriate sampling method?

·        What sampling frame will be used?

·        What is the appropriate sampling size?

·        How will the sample size be determined?

 

Discuss the overall data analysis approach and result reporting:

 

·        Which statistical test will be used and why?

·        How will the results be displayed?

 

Combine the three parts of the Preparing to Conduct Business

Research assignment to develop a cohesive research proposal of no more than 1500 words.

 

Include the following elements:

 

·        Research problem and purpose

·        Significance, scope, magnitude, and feasibility of finding a solution to the issue, opportunity, or problem

·        Research question, hypothesis, and variables

·        Research design

·        Instrument you developed or selected

·        Sampling method

·        Overall data analysis approach

·        Result reporting

·        Ethical considerations

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

·        Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation accompanying your report and include detailed speaker’s notes.

·       ·        Present your 10-minute Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to the class.  PLEAS KEEP THIS IN MIND THANKS.

 

Diversity Programs at the Workplace

Team C

RES/351

10/16/13

REZA MAHALLATI

Running head: PREPARING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS RESEARCH: PART 1

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Diversity Programs at the Workplace
Abstract

The contemporary idea on diversity extends the scope and recognizes diversity as an array of items characterized by variances and similarities. Numerous aspects such as escalating arrival of immigrants, strategic alliances among firms, and the growing rate of globalization of businesses has considerably influenced dynamics in diversity (Bohlander, George & Snell, 2007). The purpose of this research proposal is to look at some of the diversity issues in my organization. The proposal highlights various elements such as purpose, the research questions, hypotheses, ethical considerations and other variables. In addition, the proposal will highlight significance, scope, magnitude and feasibility of exploring diversity programs at my workplace.

Introduction

Diversity is the montage of persons who express an array of backgrounds, techniques, viewpoints, and principles as resources to organizations with which they share (Rasmussen, 1996). Reasons contributing to the rise in diversity include the influx of immigrants, strategic alliances, and skills search, demographic dynamics and the rising globalization of businesses. Divergences among individuals and systems shape an organization’s ability to establish broad perspectives and to address emerging business challenges (Talbot-Allen, 1995). Because of the emerging developments in diversity, firms are striving to align programs that embrace these developments and how they can successfully exploit diversity for competitive advantage (Wentling & Palma-Rivas, 1998). Latest researches by Teradata Corporation suggest that an average worker stays in a company for approximately 3.6 years and the rate is expected to decline. This high turnover will raise diversity through newly hired workers.

Purpose of study

The intention of this study is to search for an appreciation and understanding on the development of diversity programs and among companies that operate domestically and those with international presence. In the recent years, the number of companies seeking introduction of diversity programs has risen considerably even though the numbers vary among various organizations (Fine, Johnson, & Ryan, 1990). The study will center on selected organizations that have operations in the local market and others that have international presence in the last decade. This study will allow us to identify the existing trends in diversity components at the two sets of organizations with the intension of developing suitable programs to address any findings.

Context of study

Until recently, the concept of diversity had not taken a prominent position among the critical issues facing organizational management. Recent studies demonstrate that more organizations are considering diversity programs in their day-to-day operations (Clarke, 1995). These trends have provoked curiosity amongst stakeholders especially on the likely trends among domestic and international organizations. Many causes can be linked to this development such as globalization, demographic changes and regulations.

Research Objectives

A detailed look at past studies suggests little consideration on the progress of diversity in the workplace in the past. Minimal investigations in this area pose a gap in knowledge, therefore the need, and my incentive to explore this topic. The following questions will guide the study:

Research questions

· What are some of the diversity programs in organizations?

· What reasons are influencing organization to embrace or not embrace diversity aspects/programs?

· What has been the patterns concerning diversity issues in locally and internationally operating companies/organizations?

The precise variables to consider are:

· Identify reasons why diversity is taking a prominent place in organizations

· Examine the social, economic and personal implications of diversity

· Discover challenges organizations undergo in addressing workplace diversity

Ethical considerations in the study

· Will request consent of interviewee before gathering data

· Will not change data provided by interviewees.

· Will maintain confidentiality of information

Hypothesis

It is apparent from the review of literature that I will discover much. Both aspects of diversity and organizational geographic scope will be explored. This research should explore a number of circumstances for example the emerging trends in diversity. It will also look at variations in diversity programs across industries, individual organizational backgrounds and individual characteristics faced by both local and international organizations. These aspects should be explored in light with the other organizational variables such as existing and distinct regulations, and strategic reorganization among others. In addition, these aspects should be addressed in the relation to conventional aspects in similar programs. In light of the foregoing analysis, this research will seek to validate the common believe that organizations expanding into international markets increases their prospect of embracing and performing better in diversity programs.

This hypothesis will be explored through sampling of several organizations those with local operations and others with international operations. This is to be done in order to establish the connection between operating locally and internationally and comparing either option to development of diversity programs. Sampled data will be explored to discover the association between the two variables specifically the market scope and diversity programs. Quantitative sampling is best since findings from the study will be used to deduce to entire population.

Significance of the study for the organization

· It can underscore variables of why businesses select certain diversity programs.

· The organization can use the findings to initiate or improve their diversity programs.

· Sampled organizations can utilize this study to address their shortfalls.

Scope

The study will focus on several sampled organizations representing domestic organizations, international organizations and assorted number of industries. The study will also consider the duration of time they have been in existence and the scale of operation for individual organizations.

References

Bohlander, George & Snell, Scott (2007). Managing Human Resources, 14th edition,

Thomson Publishing, 2007, p. 473.

Clarke, R. L. (1995). Strength in diversity. Healthcare Financial Management, 49(10), 12-14.

Fine, M. G., Johnson, F. L., & Ryan, M. S. (1990). Cultural diversity in the workplace. Public

Personnel Management, 19(3), 305-319.

Rasmussen, T. (1996). The ASTD trainer’s sourcebook: Diversity. New York, NY: McGraw-

Hill.

Talbot-Allen, L. (1995). Diversity in the workplace. CMA, 69(8), 3-6. 9(2), 201-206.

Wentling, R. M., & Palma-Rivas, N. (1998). Current status and future trends of diversity

initiatives in the workplace: Diversity experts’ perspective. Human Research

Development Quarterly, 9(3), 235-253.