Assignment 2: Benefits of a Diverse Workforce

Question
Scenario:

Imagine you work for a US-based firm and are partnering with a team of workers stationed in a progressive Middle Eastern country. The team���s purpose is to develop a

modern marketing campaign for a financial services customer. Their goals include completing the campaign design on time, satisfying the customer, and integrating the

expertise represented by employees in each country to deliver a quality product to the client. The team is on a strict deadline and reputations and bonuses are at

stake.

In this country, there is very little separation between a workers religious beliefs, family, and work. Your team is on a strict deadline, and bonuses are at stake.

The local employees take a midday break for two hours for prayers every day. Friday is a religious holiday, which begins at sundown on Thursday and continues through

Friday. Saturday is considered a regular day off and they do work on Sunday. The project is due on Monday morning, and the other employees are resentful for having to

work overtime.

Assignment 2: Benefits of a Diverse Workforce

Communication is of utmost IMPORTANCE in diverse teams. How a manager approaches a situation can determine the future direction of teamwork and ultimately the level of

success achieved. When communicating with diverse teams, whether verbally, via e-mail, or in writing, managers need to consider the potential reactions as well as the

intention of the message.

Review the scenario you read in M2: Assignment 1 and the discussion of possible HR actions. Based on the review, develop a 3-4 page memo to the project teams

addressing the following:

Remind both managers and employees of the benefits of a culturally diverse workgroup.
Make recommendations on how to avoid scheduling issues due to the religious observance.
Explain how you arrived at your decision using relevant academic references.
Justify your suggestions by using empirical evidence and reference to any applicable laws.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, April 16, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.