Business Question

The purpose of this assignment is to develop an effective diversity and inclusion program within an organization.

Write an essay that addresses diversity, inclusion, and generational differences. To emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in an organization:

Provide a business case for a diversity and inclusion program that supports an organization’s competitive advantage. Include diversity and inclusion components to align with business strategy and organizational goals.

Explain how leadership will support the diversity and inclusion plan.

Identify the resources human resources will provide to ensure employees have access to equal opportunities (promotions, career development, mentoring) within the organization.

Explain how the diversity and inclusion program will be implemented, evaluated, and measured.

Recommend a solution to address generational differences as it relates to diversity and inclusion within an organization.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Section 1- Introduction (<- use this section header)- In this section, describe what the memo is going to be about; it mentions the upcoming sections.

·   Section 2- Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion Program (<- use this section header)- Provide a business case for a diversity and inclusion program that supports an organization’s competitive advantage. Include diversity and inclusion components to align with business strategy and organizational goals.

·       Section 3- Leadership Support for Diversity & Inclusion Program (<- use this section header)- Explain how leadership will support the diversity and inclusion plan.

· Section 4- Resources for Diversity & Inclusion Program (<- use this section header)- Identify the resources human resources will provide to ensure employees have access to equal opportunities (promotions, career development, mentoring) within the organization.

·       Section 5- Implementation & Measurement of Diversity & Inclusion Program (<- use this section header)- Explain how the diversity and inclusion program will be implemented, evaluated, and measured.

·       Section 6- Recommendation to Address Generational Differences (<- use this section header)- Recommend a solution to address generational differences as it relates to diversity and inclusion within an organization.

·Section 7- References (<- use this section header)- include at least 2 peer-reviewed/scholarly references from the databases within the library. The references are also integrated within the paper.

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Rubric Criteria
Business Case for a Diversity and Inclusion Program
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Business Case for a Diversity and Inclusion Program (Provide a business case for a
diversity and inclusion program that supports an organization’s competitive advantage.
Include diversity and inclusion components to align with business strategy and
organizational goals.)
5. Excellent
22.5 points
Student does an excellent job of thoroughly explaining and exploring the business
case for a diversity and inclusion program.
4. Good
19.13 points
Student explains the business case for a diversity and inclusion program in depth
and with some nuance.
3. Satisfactory
16.88 points
Student adequately explains the business case for a diversity and inclusion
program.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
Student struggles to adequately explain the business case for a diversity and
inclusion program.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Student does not explain the business case for a diversity and inclusion program or
has too many errors to be a reliable guide to the concept.
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Support for Plan (B) (B)
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Support for Plan (Explain how leadership will support the diversity and inclusion plan.)
(C5.1) (C5.1)
5. Excellent
22.5 points
Student does an excellent job of thoroughly explaining and exploring leadership
support for the plan.
4. Good
19.13 points
Student explains leadership support for the plan in depth and with some nuance.
3. Satisfactory
16.88 points
Student adequately explains the basics of leadership support for the plan.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
Student struggles to adequately explain the basics of leadership support for the
plan.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Student does not explain leadership support for the plan or has too many errors to
be a reliable guide to the concept.
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Resources Identified
15 points
Criteria Description
Resources Identified (Identify the resources human resources will provide to ensure
employees have access to equal opportunities [promotions, career development,
mentoring] within the organization.)
5. Excellent
15 points
Student does an excellent job of identifying the resources provided to employees to
ensure access to equal opportunities.
4. Good
12.75 points
Student identifies the resources provided to employees to ensure access to equal
opportunities in depth and with some nuance.
3. Satisfactory
11.25 points
Student adequately identifies the resources provided to employees to ensure
access to equal opportunities.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
9.75 points
Student struggles to adequately identify the resources provided to employees to
ensure access to equal opportunities.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Student does not identify the resources provided to employees to ensure access to
equal opportunities or has too many errors to be a reliable guide to the concept.
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Implementation
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Implementation (Explain how the diversity and inclusion program will be implemented,
evaluated, and measured.)
5. Excellent
22.5 points
Student does an excellent job of thoroughly explaining and exploring how the
diversity and inclusion program will be implemented.
4. Good
19.13 points
Student explains how the diversity and inclusion program will be implemented in
depth and with some nuance.
3. Satisfactory
16.88 points
Student adequately explains how the diversity and inclusion program will be
implemented.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
Student struggles to adequately explain how the diversity and inclusion program
will be implemented.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Student does not explain how the diversity and inclusion program will be
implemented or has too many errors to be a reliable guide to the concept.
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Recommendation on Generational Differences
22.5 points
Criteria Description
(Recommend a solution to address generational differences as it relates to diversity
and inclusion within an organization.)
5. Excellent
22.5 points
Student recommendation for addressing generational differences does an excellent
job of thoroughly exploring the topic.
4. Good
19.13 points
Student recommendation for addressing generational differences has depth and
nuance.
3. Satisfactory
16.88 points
Student recommendation for addressing generational differences adequately
explores the topic.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
Student recommendation for addressing generational differences struggles to
adequately address the issue.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Student does not have a recommendation for addressing generational differences
or has too many errors to be a reliable guide to the concept.
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Thesis Development and Purpose
10.5 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
10.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
8.92 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and
reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
7.88 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
6.83 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
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Argument Logic and Construction
12 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
12 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and
compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
10.2 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most
sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
9 points
Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents
minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the
purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
7.8 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not
support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
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Mechanics of Writing
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
5. Excellent
7.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
6.38 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
5.63 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
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Paper Format
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.
5. Excellent
7.5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
6.38 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
5.63 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors
may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of
control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed
correctly.
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Documentation of Sources
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc. as appropriate to
assignment and style.
5. Excellent
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented as appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
6.38 points
Sources are documented as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is
mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
5.63 points
Sources are documented as appropriate to assignment and style, although some
formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect as appropriate to assignment
and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 150 points
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