Realizing the Advantages of a Diverse Workforce in an Organization

question 9

Essay

Realizing the advantages of a diverse workforce in an organization, Michael, the CEO of a food processing firm, announces a workforce expansion policy that will concentrate on recruiting people from diverse backgrounds. Michael calls on his senior HR manager to ask for suggestions on the recruitment policy. If you were the senior HR manager, what would you suggest to make the recruitment policy workable?

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Definitions:

Automatic

Occurring or functioning independently without conscious thought or intention, often referring to processes or reactions.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering well-being and personal growth.

Symbolic Immortality

A culturally shared belief that, by being part of something greater and more enduring than our individual selves, some part of us will live on after we die.

Basic Human Need

Fundamental requirements necessary for individuals to survive and thrive, including food, water, shelter, and social interaction.