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Unit 6 [GM 500: Management Theories and Practices I]

Unit 6 Assignment 1: Leveraging Human Potential The purpose of this writing Assignment is to assess the situation and describe specific organizational initiatives that you would advance in order to appreciate diversity and to leverage human potential. Additionally, to evaluate and strengthen your skills to understand competitiveness and collaboration in a global economy.

Before writing this paper, gather relevant information from appropriate reading resources. In Chapter 13 of the Daft textbook you will find many relevant ideas, concepts, initiatives, and programs that will add value to your Unit 6 paper. For this assignment, select either “Sunset Prayers” on page 445 or “True to Myself” on page 446. These cases describe real-world situations in dealing with diversity. You should find at least two other journal articles from the Kaplan Library to support your discussion in the paper.

Review the grading rubric for this Assignment before you begin writing your paper. Construct and write your paper with sub headings that connect to the key components of the rubric.

Title this paper – “Creating Organizational Initiatives to Appreciate Diversity and Leverage Human Potential”

Sub Headings • Introduction • Analysis • Integration • Conclusion Reference Page

Directions for Submitting Your Assignment

Before you submit your Assignment, you should save your work on your computer in a location and with a name that you will remember. Make sure your project is in the appropriate format (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other), then, when you are ready, you may submit to the unit Assignment1Dropbox. GM500 Unit 6 Assignment 1: Leveraging Human Potential

Areas to be evaluated Points

Possible Points Earned

Title Page 5 Introduction

-What is the objective or purpose of the paper? -What do you intend to learn? 10

Analysis -On the basis of your reading “Sunset Prayers” or “True to Myself” review and evaluate the real-world situation addressing human diversity. 30

Integration -Describe specific organizational initiatives that could be implemented to understand competitiveness and collaboration in a global economy -Identify elements of prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes that need to be addressed 30

Unit 6 [GM 500: Management Theories and Practices I] -Apply your knowledge to create best practice to develop a training program designed to appreciate diversity and leverage human potential -Apply specific lessons from the text readings and other journal articles. Conclusion -Summarize key learning lessons that you will take from this Assignment. 10

Reference Page -Cite at least 2 two peer reviewed journal articles outside our course materials -Citation and reference per APA 6th edition 5

Paper Length: Write 4 pages (1200 words), double spaced, not including the title page and reference page 5

Writing Style: Appearance, Spelling, Grammar, Organization, Clarity, Originality, and APA 6th Edition Format and Style 20

LATE Paper Deduction -X

Total Points Earned 115 Grade/Percentage Earned 100%