Essay question:

Examine the impact of diversity on today’s organisations.

Provide evidence, theoretical analysis and refer to academic journals to support your essay discussion.
You are required to address/discuss the following:

• Define diversity
• Discuss some positive effects of diversity on today’s organisations
• Discuss some of the negative effects of diversity on today’s organisations.

Essay
Name:

Introduction 1. Background Statement (justification to the topic)
2. Purpose of the essay
3. Structure of the essay (plan) 20%
Body/
discussion
1. Definition and understanding of diversity
2. Discussion of the positive effects of diversity on today’s organisations
3. Discussion of the negative effects of diversity on today’s organisations
4. Use examples throughout the essay.
40%
Conclusion The major points of the essay should be restated. The conclusion re-emphasises and explains how scientific management is used within organizations both in its traditional form and more recently within modern organizations. 20%
Use of information (including evidence and examples • Need to correctly cite at least 5 references (Minimum 4 academic journals and 1 Management text book)
• Use Harvard referencing method
• Plagiarism should be avoided (when the material has been used from a source and has not been referenced then students will be penalised as this will constitute plagiarism) 10%
Structure, Layout & Language
1. Essay format is used – Introduction, Body and Conclusion
2. Write in a clear and logical manner
3. grammar and spelling
4. Ensure your written English expression is of quality and that you write in the third person.
5. All paragraphs include a topic sentence; supporting sentences; &concluding sentence
6. Presentation requirements adhered to (font size& type and spacing) 10%
TOTAL 100%