Assignment title: Information
Requirements
• On the essay questions, your answers should be succinct, should fully address each
part of the question, and should demonstrate your knowledge and understanding in a
concise but complete manner. Most essay questions require answers that are a couple of
paragraphs (not a couple of sentences) that directly speak to each part of the question.
Some students opt to work on the essay questions first, due to their higher point value and
the length of time needed to adequately address each question, but this is entirely your
choice.
• Remember to always use proper citation when quoting other sources. This means
that ANY borrowed material (even a short phrase) should be placed in quotation marks with
the source (URL, author/date/page number) immediately following the end of the passage
(the end quote). Changing a few words in a passage does NOT constitute putting it in your
own words, and proper citation is still required. Borrowed material should NOT dominate a
student's work; it should only be used sparingly to support the student's thoughts, ideas,
and examples. Heavy usage of borrowed material (even if properly cited) can jeopardize
the points for that question. Uncited material can jeopardize a passing grade on the exam.
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citation.
5 Questions:
21. (TCO C) Assume that you are the director of diversity for Coca-Cola Corporation, and you are going
to be speaking at a meeting of the senior executive team to discuss a new diversity initiative. The CEO
asks if this is in response to recent EEOC lawsuits. How would you respond to the CEO? In your answer,
be sure to compare and contrast the following three approaches to diversity management: equal
employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity initiatives. (Points : 30)
22. (TCO G) Identify the major diversity issues in the Cracker Barrel Restaurants case. Then evaluate
the effectiveness of the changes that Cracker Barrel made in response to these issues. (Points : 30)
23. (TCO E) Identify and describe the seven different components of metacommunication. Choose two
countries and compare and contrast the countries along these seven components. (Points : 30)
24. (TCO F) You are a human resources consultant, and one of your clients, a large school district in
Minnesota, has contacted you to explore its high turnover problem among new teachers. It is especially
concerned about the turnover rate among minority teachers. What are some possible causes of the high
turnover? What suggestions will you provide regarding how Dallas Independent School District might be
more effective in recruiting and retaining minority teachers? (Points : 30)
25. (TCO H) Identify and analyze two issues or trends that you feel will affect global diversity initiatives in
the next 10 years. What is the significance of each issue or trend discussed? How will organizational
leaders need to prepare for these issues? (Points : 30