The purpose of this unit is to expose you to a few aspects of diversity. You will explore some characteristics your potential future employees may possess; you are given the opportunity to choose which blue sections to complete. You must complete two of the four options in blue:
Please see each section below and follow the instructions. If you would like, there is a submission document you can use. Please delete the other two areas you are not choosing to complete on the submission file.
TEN MOST COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS
Choose two of the ten most common mental disorders and write a paper of at least two full pages but no more than five pages describing the essential elements of your selections. Also, address how the workplace might be impacted, and what you as a coworker or supervisor might do to ensure an employee’s success if they have one of these disorders.
| 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder | 4. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | 7. Substance Abuse Disorder | 10. Mood Disorders (bipolar, depression, seasonal affective disorder) |
| 2. Schizophrenia | 5. Anxiety Disorder | 8. Eating Disorders | |
| 3. Bipolar Disorder | 6. Phobia | 9. Personality Disorders (antisocial/ avoidant/borderline personality disorders) |
CULTURAL ISSUES/BIAS/PRIVILEGE
Watch the video and read the article below:
What are five ‘take aways’ you got from the sessions?
While they may be a numbered list, please explain why you are including them and how that information can impact you or others (or HR).
Next, read the case study -- Meet Me at Starbucks for this assignment (attached in Blackboard) and check out the Resource links at the bottom of page two. Answer the nine discussion questions on this case study link as part of this section’s submission and include the questions along with your responses.
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS FROM AROUND THE WORLD (not all-inclusive)
Christianity (Catholic, Protestant and (Eastern) Orthodox
Choose two religions under Christianity religions and compare and contrast them. Discuss the basis for doctrine; who is a true Christian; basic beliefs; and practices. Feel free to use a table to display your information.
| Anglican | Christian Science | Latter Day Saints/Mormon | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God | Episcopalian | Lutheran | Presbyterian |
| Baptist | Evangelical | Methodist | Roman Catholic |
| Catholic | Jehovah’s Witnesses | Mennonite | Seventh-Day Adventist |
Non-Christian Religions
Choose two religions under non-Christian religions and compare and contrast them. Consider things like their views on: God(s) and Universe/Name of Deity; Holy Book; Leadership; Basic Beliefs; Practices; Place of Worship; and Afterlife. Feel free to use a table to display your information.
| Bahá'í Faith | Hinduism | Judaism | Taoism |
| Buddhism | Islam | Shinto | Zoroastrianism |
| Confucianism | Jainism | Sikhism |
After comparing and contrasting the two Christian religions and two non-Christian religions, explain in your own words how having employees with these religions might impact the workplace. What opportunities and what challenges might exist? What religious accommodations may need to be considered? What most interested you in learning about these religions you did not know before? How does knowing about other religions assist you in the workplace?
GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES
Provide a chart/table that highlights generations in the workplace which includes these generations:
Include all these items in your table:
| Attitude towards technology | Leadership style | Assets (positive attributes they bring to the table) |
| How they prefer to be trained | Feedback and rewards | |
| Preferred communication method | Views on work and family life |
While these are broad characteristics attributed to generations, views of individuals may differ despite being part of their generation. List three ways the above information may impact the workplace.
