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 inM2: Assignment 1and 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.
ByWednesday, October 26, 2016, deliver your assignment to theM2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsIdentified important benefits of diverse workgroups and persuasively presented them to the specified target audience.40Proposed practical suggestions on scheduling.50Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.10Total:100