Question/ Why is disability-related inclusion an important diversity issue in the management of people at work? In your response, consider the benefits and challenges of supporting workers with a disability, and link to some HR activities such as recruitment, performance management, training and development, and/or notions of EEO and discrimination.

Note/ use these reference list provided to assist and conduct the secondary research.

1. Bartram, T, Cavanagh, J, Meacham, H, and Pariona-Cabrera, P, 2021, 'Re-calibrating HRM to improve the work experiences for workers with intellectual disability', Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 63-83.

2. Cavanagh, J, Bartram, T, Meacham, H, Bigby, C, Oakman, J, and Fossey, E, 2017 'Supporting workers with disabilities: a scoping review of the role of human resource management in contemporary organisations', Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 6-43.

3. Cooke, F L, and Zhao, C, 2021, 'Towards a broader understanding of workplace inequality and exclusion in China: a review of discrimination based on social class, gender and physical ability', Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 184-203.

4. Meacham, H, Cavanagh, J, Bartram, T, and Laing, J, 2019, 'Ethical management in the hotel sector: creating an authentic work experience for workers with intellectual disabilities', Journal of Business Ethics, vol. 155, no. 3, pp. 823-835.

5. Meacham, H, Cavanagh, J, Shaw, A, and Bartram, T, 2017, 'Innovation programs at the workplace for workers with an intellectual disability Two case studies in large Australian organisations', Personnel Review, vol. 46, no. 7, pp. 1381-1396.

6. Wen, B, van Rensburg, H, O'Neill, S, and Attwood, T, 2023, 'Autism in the Australian workplace: the employer perspective', Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 146-167.

Guidelines

- Your essay should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion. Headings are permitted, but should be used sparingly.

- Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the topic under investigation, showing reasoning, self-confidence and originality.

- Clearly demonstrates a high level of integration of readings and/or alternative perspectives into own writing. Critically analyses and evaluates alternative points of view.

- Able to construct a coherent line of argument throughout, and to effectively synthesise and integrate abstract ideas.

- Comprehension enhanced by excellent written expression and superior grammar and spelling skills. Work has a clear 'voice'.