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Questions: 1. Midwestern University is undergoing a change in the diversity composition of its current and future student body. What should Midwestern do to assure that it has a culture which supports an increasingly diverse student population?
2. Explain why Ram saw Dr. Chambers' comment as offensive, while Dr. Chambers saw his comment as funny.
3. Suppose that you are Ram Thackery, an international student at Midwestern University. You feel that the culture of the university does not support a more diverse student population. Compose a letter to the University's Board of Trustees which will bring this matter to their attention and create a need for action on their part.
4. Explain how you will react to a negative reaction from the President of Midwestern University for stepping outside of the chain of command and approaching the Board of Trustees directly. Will you continue with your culture change plan since you will be an alumnus and no longer an active student? Will a negative reaction from the President even matter at this point in time?
5. Should Dr. Lewis get involved? If yes, what will her involvement contribute to the change process?
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Discuss and answer each of the questions below. You must answer all questions completely, including multiple part questions.
1. Provide five detailed reasons why it is important to study current and emerging workforce diversity issues today.
2. As demographics continue to shift in the United States and globally, what impact will this growing trend have in the workplace and in the future? Provide four examples.
3. Discuss how an organization's culture can convey a message of exclusion or inclusion. Explain leadership and management's role in ensuring whether a culture is inclusive or exclusive.
4. Comment on the following statement: "Legislation alone is not adequate for ensuring that workplaces are fair and equitable." Included in your discussion relevant diversity concepts, facts, and research to support your answer.
5. Explain institutional racism and ways it can exist in the workplace.
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Attachment:- DIVERSITYTakeHome.rar