Explore BrainMass

Explore BrainMass

    Diversity in Human Resource Management

    BrainMass Solutions Available for Instant Download

    Company Diversity

    Identify the diversity policies and philosophy of two different companies. Give examples and cite sources.

    There are significant challenges for overweight individuals seeking employment. Although most organizations state that their organization is an equal opportunity employer, this statement is not emphasized with action to support their claim of providing equal opportunity for all applicants. In today's society employers often frown upon individuals who may be overweight either for personal biases or for the long-term ramifications associated with obesity such as health complications that may result in a shortening lifespan which may pose a threat to organizations who require an employee that is healthy, energetic, and is able to withstand the rigorous day-to-day activities within the organization depending on the employer and/or position. Employers must be reassured that their selected candidate will remain with the company for the long-run. Employers who offer to provide health insurance may have trouble finding an adequate health care plan for obese employees for the reason that some insurance plans will not cover individuals who may be over 175lbs, thus leaving an obese employee to find healthcare outside of his/her employers healthcare plan. "The overall, tangible, annual costs of being obese are $4,879 for an obese woman and $2,646 for an obese man. The overall annual costs of being overweight are $524 and $432 for women and men, respectively. For both genders, the incremental costs of obesity are much higher than the incremental costs of being overweight. Adding the value of lost life to these annual costs produces even more dramatic results. Average annualized costs, including value of lost life, are $8,365 for obese women and $6,518 for obese men." (Dor, Ferguson, Langwith, Tan, 2010). Individuals may find it challenging to compete aggressively for promotions for the reason that employers desires to have an employee that is an organizational fit with the company. An employee is a representation of the organization he/she works for, therefore if an employee does not take pride in his/her appearance by incorporating a healthy lifestyle can be problematic for the employee in the long run. For instance, two highly qualified applicants are applying for the same position, one applicant is obese, and the other applicant is an acceptable weight based on his/her appearance. Although both applicants are extremely qualified, the individual who is not obese may get the position because he/she is an organizational fit with the current business culture. "Dr. Michael Smith, in a 2005 WebMD article, discussed the obesity epidemic as startling and one that implies a slew of dangerous health problems for American citizens - not to mention, economic consequences for both individuals and the national economy. As well, almost half of U.S. states have been found guilty of not confronting the problem of overweight and obesity rates among their populations." (Professors House, 2010).

    11. What are the employment and income-related effects of being overweight for women? For men? There are significant challenges for overweight individuals seeking employment. Although most organizations state that their organization is an equal opportunity employer, this statement is not emphasized with action to support th

    Rehabilitation Act; Competence of Workers with Disabilities

    Questions 11 and 12: Both should be short essays in APA format. Question 11 Explain the purposes and key provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Have employee attitudes toward the disabled changed as a result of these pieces of federal legislation? Question 12 What

    Glass Walls or Glass Escalators in the Workplace

    Need some help with these descriptions...and what they mean in the business world. Most of us are familiar with the concept of the glass ceiling. Prior to reading Chapter 9 of our textbook, had you heard of glass walls or glass escalators? What do these terms mean to you?

    The Value of Diversity in Teams

    Please help with the following question regarding human resources management. Include references. What is the value of diversity in teams?

    Cultural Diversity as a Source of Competitive Advantage

    Employing team members from around the world for a single, collective effort may allow organizations to achieve cost savings and maximize the impact of human resources. This implies that a manager's ability and skill to create and manage multinational teams is a significant factor in enabling an organization to realize its goals

    Prejudice: Undermining Diversity in Organizations

    Researchers have found that people are less willing to express "traditionally" prejudiced beliefs than in the past, but their behavior does not agree with espoused beliefs. How can such disparities in expressed beliefs and actions undermine diversity in organizations?

    Diversity is a challenge in any workplace environment

    Diversity is a challenge in any workplace environment. How important is it to understand the nature of diversity? What is the value of having a diverse workforce? (Remember to respond Substantively; include at least one outside peer-reviewed reference to support your response.) response is 194 words

    The Value of Diversity in the Workplace

    What is the value of diversity in the workplace? Describe the aspects of business that are positively influenced as a direct result of a diverse workforce.

    How can leadership promote cultural diversity to create effective change?

    Why is it when many people think of diversity, they think first of ethnicity and race, and then gender? Diversity is much broader. Diversity is otherness, or those human qualities that are different from our own, and outside the groups to which we belong. How can leadership promote cultural diversity to create effective chang

    Human Resources - Workplace Diversity

    Failure to provide religious accommodations - Buonanno employee would not sign an anti-discrimination policy that required him to "value" the beliefs of his employer and fellow co-workers, specifically, homosexuality. If you were the human resources manager, how would you have handled Buonanno's concerns? See case file ALBE

    Overcoming Barriers to Communication

    Communication takes part in a major role in employer-employee relationships in any organization. It also affects the relationships among family members on the management team.

    Human resource

    How does training course evaluation affect employee training? What evaluation methods could HRM use to ensure training programs meet organizational and legal requirements? How does diversity affect employee training and development? about 400 words, three references, answers in bullets so you can expand to longer

    Human Resource - Religion in the Workplace

    Please review the scenario listed below, then as an HR Manager how would you handle Peterson's concern? What about complaints raised by other employees towards Peterson's actions? Should Peterson be terminated? Please explain. Peterson was employed in the Boise, Idaho office of Hewlett-Packard for almost 21 years prior to his

    Global Operations Management

    Find some examples of international companies in the United States that demonstrate a global management approach to their operations. Provide some specific examples of practices or strategies that demonstrate this approach. Then answer the following questions: * Why has it become so important for companies to become com

    Diversity Issues - Legal issue analysis

    Recently, there is a scandal or legal issue that is taking place with Bishop Eddie Long in Atlanta, GA. How can you discuss a legal aspect of harassment in this case? Even though this is being viewed as sexual harassment and I'm sure more could this be used as a diversity issue? If so, would the actual diversity issue be the

    Diversity in the Workplace: Changes in the past 35 years

    How has the workplace changed in the last 35 years? How is the workplace changing? What challenges still lie ahead for the diverse workforce? What approaches work best when managing a diverse workforce? How do factors such as social class, culture, religion, and gender affect relationships in the workplace? about 300 wor

    Diversity in the Workplace Accuracy

    Searching for employment can be a task within itself. When it comes to looking for jobs and you have limited experience you may have the opportunity to find work at an entry level. Entry level positions seem to round skills off that you are unaware of or confirm if you like the industry you are working in. I would consider mysel

    Diversity and older workers

    If you were a hiring manager of a company what would you do differently to recruit and retain older workers? How would you improve the managing of age diversity within your company? Provide an example of a company policy to ensure their workplace is welcoming to older workers?

    Diversity in an Organization

    Evaluate the essence of diversity in an organizational setting and the role it can play in accomplishing the nonprofit organization's mission and vision. Prepare a presentation for the board of directors of a fictional or real nonprofit organization on this important issue. Include an analysis of why this issue is of strategic i

    Explain differences between a group and a team.

    Explain the differences between a group and a team. Include an examination of the importance of workplace diversity in an organization, and how it relates to team dynamics in the workplace. Cite your references.