Week 1 db 2

WK 1 DB 2

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

· Review Chapter 2 from your textbook,  Applied Psychology in Talent Management.

· Review the article  How to Close the Gender GapLinks to an external site..

· Review the article  Discrimination in the Workplace: A Complete Overview and What to Do About ItLinks to an external site..

“Discrimination” is a word commonly used without a definite and universal meaning. Within the employment context, however, discrimination is defined as “giving one group an unfair advantage over other members of other groups” (Cascio & Aguinis, 2019, p.18).

Even though a job position may have more applicants than is needed for the job and implies exclusion, organizations must take care to know and avoid violating the federal and state employment laws. Now, imagine you are the HR director at ACME Financial Services. The CEO has advised you to only hire Asian males that appear to be between 35 and 50 years of age since many of ACME’s clientele seem to believe this population has great insight into financial matters. As the HR director, you know federal and state laws prohibit such practice.

Based on your understanding of the scenario,

· Identify a specific section in Chapter 2 of  Applied Psychology In Talent Management that assures everyone equal opportunity.

· Explain how you would respond to the CEO using this section.

· Give an example when exclusion in fair employment practice does not violate federal and state fair employment laws.

Guided Response: Your initial response should be a minimum of 200 words. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ or instructor posts in a substantive manner and provide information or concepts they may not have considered. Each response should have a minimum of 100 words. Support your position by using information from the week’s resources. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful and interactive discourse in this discussion forum.

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Required Resources

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Cascio, W. F., & Aguinis, H. (2019).  Applied psychology in talent managementLinks to an external site.  (8th ed.). SAGE Publications.

· Chapter 1: Organizations, Work, and Applied Psychology

· Chapter 2: The Law and Talent Management

· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the Ebook Central database in The University of Arizona Global Campus. This book is a comprehensive text on how psychological theories and the impact of these theories relate to decisions made in an ever-changing workplace. Chapter 1 discusses how applied psychology can assist companies in making the most of their human capital. Chapter 2 discusses various elements that pertain to the U.S. legal system and employment laws. Chapter 1 will assist with your Real-World Application of Applied Psychology discussion forum this week. Chapter 2 will assist with your Unfair Employment Discrimination discussion forum and Applied Psychology and Changing Demographics assignment this week.

Articles

Ammerman, C., & Groysberg, B. (2021).  How to close the gender gapLinks to an external site..  Harvard Business Review, 99(3), 124–133.

· The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. Students with accessibility needs should use the HTML full-text version of the article. This article examines the job prospects available to women in the higher positions in an organization. It also provides information on potential solutions to close the gender gap that will assist with your Unfair Employment Discrimination discussion forum this week.

Cooks-Campbell, A. (2021, October 6).  Discrimination in the workplace: A complete overview and what to do about itLinks to an external site..  BetterUp. https://www.betterup.com/blog/discrimination-in-workplace

· This article provides information on how to avoid discrimination in the workplace, a few types of it in the workplace, and the difference between discrimination and harassment. This will assist with your Unfair Employment Discrimination discussion forum this week. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.

Lander, E. G., & McGinn, A. S. (2023).  Impact of SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling on EmployersLinks to an external site..  GPSolo, 40(6), 74–76.

· The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the UAGC Library. Students with accessibility needs should use the HTML full-text version of the article. This article provides information on the effect of the Supreme Court’s ruling on workplace affirmative action and diversity initiatives. It also discusses the ABA labor and employment law. This will assist with your Applied Psychology and Changing Demographics assignment this week.

Ryall, J. J. (2017, November 28).  The impact of psychology on talent managementLinks to an external site. . LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-psychology-talent-management-john-j-ryall/

· This article provides information on the role of psychology in the talent management process and will assist with your Real-World Application of Applied Psychology discussion forum this week. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.

Scheiber, N. (2023, June 30).  Affirmative action ruling may upend hiring policies, tooLinks to an external site..  New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/business/economy/hiring-affirmative-action.html [W1: A]

· The full-text version of this article is available through the ProQuest database in the UAGC Library. Students with accessibility needs should use the HTML full-text version of the article. This article provides information on the importance of workplace diversity, the Supreme Court’s decision on race-conscious admission, and the challenges in implementing the ruling. This will assist with your Applied Psychology and Changing Demographics assignment this week.

Website

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionLinks to an external site. . (n.d.). https://www.eeoc.gov/

· The "Newsroom" section of this website provides recent developments of discrimination cases in the United States. This will assist with your Applied Psychology and Changing Demographics assignment this week. Accessibility StatementLinks to an external site. Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.