Introduction Is it necessary to understand workplace diversity and its advantages and disadvantages? In summary, the workplace environment is diverse in terms of people from various cultures, lifestyles, religions, race, sexual orientation, age, and other characteristics (CITED. Did you know that according to (ICITED, more than 35% of companies that are ethnically diverse are more likely to outshine and improve their industry performance than industry rivals who are not diverse? While many people are unaware of what diversity is or have never experienced it, the purpose of this essay is to compare the effectiveness of organisational diversity management strategies and critically evaluate the organisational consequences of workforce diversity, it also aims to show how important it is to educate people at work about how diversity exists everywhere and how it should be respected. Organisational diversity management The definition of diversity management . Why it matters 1. 2 3. Demonstrate an understanding 4. Is it hard to manage diversity management 5 Evaluate the Organisational Consequences of Workforce Diversity 1. Provide the main ideas of the topic and what is 2. Discuss the plot of what's its purpose is and main characters 3. Discuss the structure and style Pros Cons Solutions Effectiveness of Organisational Diversity Management Strategies What strategies are recommended? What are the pros? What are the cons? 3 1. Provide the main ideas of the topic and what is 2. Discuss the plot of what's its purpose is and main characters 3. Discuss the structure and style Pros Cons Solutions Analysis 1. State what you like and what you dislike about the work is a critical manner 2. Detail your own ideas using examples from work 3. Explain whether the article has achieved the intended goal Conclusion 1. Restate your thesis 2. Summarize your main ideas using stronger words 3. Include either call to action or conclude the essay providing your point of View Assessment 2: Academic essay: 30% You will write a 2000 word (+l 10% acceptable) 'academic essay' that will assess your knowledge of course content and application of that knowledge to the assigned topic. The purpose of the assignment is to get you thinking more deeply about the application of organisational behaviour concepts and theories in real world organisations. The assessment will introduce you to reading research articles and integrating research evidence to further your argument. It will also help in honing your academic writing skills. The topic for the academic essay is: Critically evaluate the organisational consequences of workforce diversity and effectiveness of organisational diversity management strategies. You will need to 'critically analyse' the opportunities and challenges of workforce diversity. You will also demonstrate an understanding of organisational diversity management strategies and critically evaluate the effectiveness of such strategies to manage a diverse workforce. Please remember that your analysis should be evidence-based and supported with relevant work examples. You are required to cite at least eight (8) peerreviewed journal articles relevant to the topic in addition to the textbook and other nonacademic resources to get a high grade. You are required to use Chicago 17B referencing style for this assessment. The 'academic skills' folder under 'assessments' on BB has articleslflyers on how to do a 'literature review' and 'critically analyse' a topic. You might find these resources useful in preparation for this assessment