workplace diversity

Discussion #1

1. Review the  reading for this week (Can Unions Survive Technology).  Provide a response to this article based on what you have learned in this course. Be specific.

2. Initial comments to this discussion topic are due by midnight Saturday and you must substantively respond to at least TWO student’s comments in this discussion topic no later than 10pm Tuesday. See Discussion Expectations for rules on discussion requirements.

• The Ten Top Facts about Diversity in the Workplace (Center for American Progress)
• Multiculturalism and the law

Discussion #2

1. In many organizations, Employee Relations and Labor Relations are the same department. Do some research on your own organization. a. How is that set up? b. Is it good to have employee relations and labor relations in the same department? Pros and cons? Be specific. 

2. a. Who is responsible in your organization for diversity and inclusion? b. Do you think they are doing a good job? Why or why not?  

NOTE: If you are not employed in an organization, then search for how a specific company is set up regarding diversity and inclusion.

3. Initial comments to this discussion topic are due by midnight Saturday and you must substantively respond to at least TWO student’s comments in this discussion topic no later than 10pm Tuesday. See Discussion Expectations for rules on discussion requirements.

• The Ten Top Facts about Diversity in the Workplace (Center for American Progress)
• Multiculturalism and the law