Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values into the ethical framework of organizations has become increasingly important. As an aspiring manager, you may be called on to review your organization’s DEI statement and practices. However, before engaging in such pursuits, it would be helpful to have a working definition of DEI and examine some example statements. This assignment will help you gain better familiarity with organizational DEI statements and why they are ethically important.
In order to better understand the ethical reasons why organizational DEI statements and policies are import, please read the webpage articles Why and How to Move Past the DEI ‘Business Case’ and 5 Reasons Why Ethical Leadership Is Important to DEI Efforts
In this assignment, you’ll be asked
After researching a credible or scholarly source, to provide, using your own words and not quotes from another source, a definition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
To research a Fortune 500’s company’s DEI statement. Describe that organization (i.e. type, size, industry, location[s]) and their stakeholders and clientele. Pay attention to any special demographics (e.g., historically marginalized and underrepresented populations) the organization may have a unique relationship with. The link Company Research in the UAGC LibraryLinks to an external site. can help you better research the organization you are analyzing.
To explain if that statement adequately defines DEI for its stakeholders and followers, and why.
To explain two ethical reasons why organizations should adopt a DEI statement and policy.
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Sustainable growth and development of organizations across the different economic sectors worldwide demand the adoption of effective business strategies characterized by the integration of the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the ethical frameworks of such entities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion refer to the appreciation of the different socio-cultural structures characterizing the labor force in recruiting employees and assigning duties and responsibilities based on the understanding of the ensuing socio-cultural differences. Consideration of the different socio-cultural structures further entails appreciating the distinct and equally unique abilities and ways of thinking present in the labor force when recruiting workers for various positions in organizations CITATION Col22 \l 1033 (Colvin, 2022). 3M makes for one of the Fortune 500 companies embracing DEI across the organization’s hierarchy.
3M is one of the leading companies in the science, technology, and innovation sectors focusing on the application of science for the overall improvement of life. The organization embraces scientific innovations in developing technologies and products for improving every home, company, and life. Its stakeholders include the company’s chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), Mike Roman, executive vice president-John Banovetz, and Group president-Karina Chavez CITATION 3MS23 \l 1033 (3M. Science. Applied to Life, 2023...