Table of Contents List of Figures ii List of Tables iii Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Background Information 2 Objective 2 Analysis 2 Example 3 Diversity in the workplace 3 Recommendation and conclusion 3 Appendix A: Appendix Formatting Description 7 Appendix B: Titles of Descriptive Content 8 Appendix C: Title of Descriptive Content 9
This is a list of all the headings used in the paper.
List of Figures
This is a complete listing in a sequence of all figures used and present in the document, including the page number on which they are found and the name of the figure.
List of Tables
This is a sequenced list in number form of all tables used and found in the document, including the page number on which they are found and the name of the table.
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Executive Summary
This is a comprehensive and concise summary of the entire document concerning the topic covered in the paper. It includes; The main topic addressed by the paper, the problem addressed, the main points outlined by the paper, a brief overview of the conclusion and the main sources used in the paper. This section, in essence, provides a preview and overview of the entire paper for a quick read.
Additionally, this section is set apart on its own page regardless of whether it covers a full page or just part of a page. This section also varies in length depending on the breadth of the paper it summarizes, however, a maximum of two pages is recommended.
The executive summary serves as the first page of the paper.
Introduction
Background Information
Objective
This section gives a brief description and overview of what is contained within the report, the specific topics as well as how each of these topics are organized, expounded upon and what they address. This section does not have its own exclusive page, but can be aligned and overlap with other topics or sections of the report.
The background information analyses the information granted and available concerning the case and how this information is to be used.
The objective comprises of an explanation of the company needs, a means to attaining those goals and how they are attained and their results.
Analysis
This section comprises the various issues that will be addressed by the writer as well as the arrangement the issues will take so as to maintain a clear and comprehensible sequence that will ultimately address the topic of the paper.
Some of the issues to be addressed include; Diversity in the workplace, Impact of culture on productivity, Economic diversity, Culture, and economic growth, among other main issues associated with or related to the main topic of the paper and problem of the paper, Relate Economic Analysis to Human and Cultural Diversity. The subtopics are presented in the form of an issue to be analyzed, assessed and addressed so as to give clarity to the reader as concerns the subtopics as well as their ultimate relation to the main topic. To sustain relational importance to the main topic, a clear point of the relation must be shown in the analysis.
An expected structure of a subtopic within the paper is as follows;
Example
Diversity in the workplace
Introduction: Giving a brief overview of the subtopic
Analysis: Analyzing the impact of the subtopic issue
Connect: Relate the issue to the main topic, making it clear how it relates to the topic.
Conclude and advance: Conclude the subtopic, while setting the ground for the next subtopic
Recommendation and conclusion
This section concludes the paper, giving a summary of what was written or reported. Additionally, the section also gives a recommendation as to the paper’s topic, which may comprise a view of the author, a sourced conclusion previously researched regarding the issue or a closing statement that lays the groundwork for future research into the topic to fill the gap the writer may point out.
References
Burns, S. K. (2012, July 12). The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace. Retrieved from Center for American Progress: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/economy/news/2012/07/12/11900/the-top-10-economic-facts-of-diversity-in-the-workplace/
This column assesses the benefits and impact that diversity in the workplace has on the workplace itself. the ten facts outlined by the paper relating to the workplace and the overall economy include; Economic growth which is driven by and promoted through diversity, increased market share due to the diverse workforce that has broader market influence, better qualified workers due to broad recruitment systems, reduced employee turnover, greater creativity and innovation due to linking diverse individuals and minds, quicker business adaptation in new markets aided by the diversity of the workforce, increase entrepreneurial spirit, better competition and better gender representation and participation which benefits the entire business and economy. These factors are outlined as the benefits of diversity in the workplace in a company as well as a larger impact on the overall economy. The paper will make use of the information and facts from the source regarding workplace diversity and its impact, positively on the economy of a country and the company.
Delloitte. (2016, February 29). Shape culture, Drive strategy. Retrieved from Deloitte Insights: https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/us/en/focus/human-capital-trends/2016/impact-of-culture-on-business-strategy.html
This web article argues that culture has a massive impact on the organizational strategies, their effectiveness and the social impact that such strategies have. the article holds the view that greater cultural diversity, results in a decrease in worker dissatisfaction and poor performance leading to a rise in focus on company and economic strategy, which in turn leads to greater productivity and better economic performance and growth. The paper will apply analysis regarding cultural influence on companies and employees, as well as its impact on the company's bottom line as assessed in the source.
Florida, R. (2011, December 12). How Diversity Leads to Economic Growth. Retrieved from City Lab: https://www.citylab.com/life/2011/12/diversity-leads-to-economic-growth/687/
The column looks at how an increase in diversity impacts economic growth positively by leading to increased economic growth. The article points out studies concerning diversity and geographical barriers relating to poorer and less economically prosperous societies and regions, it also points out the wealth addition that culturally diverse individuals add to an economy they move to, as well as factors of innovation, productivity, and creativity all of which lay a huge role in today's economy and, are most spurred by diversity and culture, in turn leading to an increase in economic growth and performance. The paper will draw from the economic benefits of diversity as outlined by the source in the course of supporting and expressing its arguments as regards the economic analysis of human and cultural diversity on the economy.
Lopez-Claros, A. (2014, December 10). What role does culture play in development? Retrieved from World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/12/what-role-does-culture-play-in-development/
This article assesses the vital role that culture plays in economic development and growth. It points out that culture is a vital part of society which has wide-ranging influences on individuals and groups of people. It also argues that culture is a beacon of innovation and creativity, generating new ideas, technology, and innovations that drive the economy to growth and development. The article also assesses how an increase in cultural diversity and adoption and acceptance of new cultures enhances the economic well being and performance n the economy in which such acceptance and diversity occur. This may be due to the introduction of wealthy individuals or groups into an economy or an arrival of highly skilled, productive, innovative or creative individuals and groups into an economy, bringing in more skills to drive economic development and growth. As this source provides information in regards to the developmental impact of culture on the economy, information relating to the impact of culture on development will be particularly vital and greatly used in this paper.
This section comprises a list of all referenced sources in the report. In this case, it is an annotated bibliography of the potential referral sources.
Appendix A: Appendix Formatting Description
Items included in the Appendices section require their own individual appendix, with each being titled as; Appendix, and a letter A, B, C, among others to denote their sequence, followed by a descriptive title of what that appendix contains or presents. The number of appendices is dependent on the depth and quality of the report as well as its content.
Appendix B: Titles of Descriptive Content
The Title of Descriptive Content gives the title for the Appendix and the content to be described within it.
The Appendix gives a description of the information and content that is not included or fully detailed in the paper.
Its formatting is as follows;
Items included in the Appendices section require their own individual appendix, with each being titled as; Appendix, and a letter A, B, C, among others to denote their sequence, followed by a descriptive title of what that appendix contains or presents. The number of appendices is dependent on the depth and quality of the report as well as its content.
Appendix C: Title of Descriptive Content
The Title of Descriptive Content gives the title for the Appendix and the content to be described within it.
The Appendix gives a description of the information and content that is not included or fully detailed in the paper.
Its formatting is as follows;
Items included in the Appendices section require their own individual appendix, with each being titled as; Appendix, and a letter A, B, C, among others to denote their sequence, followed by a descriptive title of what that appendix contains or presents. The number of appendices is dependent on the depth and quality of the report as well as its content.