Question
Scenario:
Imagine you work for a US-based firm and are partnering with a team of workers stationed in a progressive Middle Eastern country. The team’s purpose is to develop a
modern marketing campaign for a financial services customer. Their goals include completing the campaign design on time, satisfying the customer, and integrating the
expertise represented by employees in each country to deliver a quality product to the client. The team is on a strict deadline and reputations and bonuses are at
stake.
In this country, there is very little separation between a workers religious beliefs, family, and work. Your team is on a strict deadline, and bonuses are at stake.
The local employees take a midday break for two hours for prayers every day. Friday is a religious holiday, which begins at sundown on Thursday and continues through
Friday. Saturday is considered a regular day off and they do work on Sunday. The project is due on Monday morning, and the other employees are resentful for having to
work overtime.
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 in M2: Assignment 1 and 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.
By Wednesday, April 16, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
