Assignment 3: Diversity in Organizations
Management practices differ, depending on the diversity
within the organization. In this assignment, you will research the demographics
for your area or city and apply those demographics to business operations.
This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.
Part I
Research the population demographics in the area or state
where you live.
Use the following guidelines for your research:
Look up government reference sites such as the US Census
Bureau
http://www.census.gov/.
Conduct an Internet search using keywords such as
‘demographics for YourCity.’
Complete the following:
List and describe the population demographics. Be sure to
cover gender, race, national origin, age, disability, and religion. Create a
table to present this information.
Explain how these demographics determine or affect the
cultural dynamics where you live. For example, types of restaurants, specialty
grocery items, entertainment offerings, public housing requirements, and
education offerings.
Part II
Choose a business in your area and explain how the cultural
dynamics might affect the way that business would conduct business.
Explain the considerations for leaders of the business you
chose in managing the cultural diversity in terms of customer service and
employee expectations. For example, one consideration might be to have customer
service agents who speak Spanish in an area where there is a large
Spanish-speaking population.
Give reasons in support. Be sure to apply relevant
management principles.
Write a 1–2-page report in Word format. Include the table
with the population demographics. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
