BSBDIV601 Assessment

Assessment 1: Short Answer Questions

Question 1
What are the potential benefits of diversity to a business organisation and how is diversity
linked to the success of different business operations? You need to consider contemporary
diversity theory.
To answer this question, conduct independent research and try to address benefits from a
different perspective.

Question 2
Explain what diversity means in a workplace context. Consider individual differences, cultures,
beliefs, and the traditions and practices of people.

Question 3
On what legislation, codes of practice and national standards might the development of
organisational diversity policies be based?
Consider codes, standards and legislation relevant to your own state or territory and the ways
in which legislation will be incorporated into business operation. Conduct appropriate research
to answer this question.

Assessment 2: Case Study

You have just been employed as a HR manager in ABC Company. As an organisation, ABC
Company has embedded diversity into its charter as is indicated by company diversity policy,
but neither company mission nor the current operational plan contain any detail for
implementation of the diversity policy. The current diversity policy has not been updated for 4
years.
According to your database, more and more international staff members joined ABC Company.
Now, ABC believes that diversity has the benefits below:
 better business performance and higher employee productivity
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  an increase in creative thinking and innovation
 improved staff health and wellbeing as a result of a culturally safe environment
 lower risk of discrimination and harassment in the workplace
 a culture that accepts difference
 an environment that supports the health and well-being of workers
 increased levels of employee satisfaction, therefore higher productivity and less
attrition
 Respect and appreciation of all employees, regardless of their backgrounds (without
regard to gender, age, sexuality, race, nationality, family circumstances, marital status,
disability, religion, political preference, trade unionism or any other classification
protected by applicable law), is integral to creating a collaborative workplace culture,
competitive advantage in a global environment and, ultimately, sustainable business
success.
Your CEO developed your position description with an emphasis on transforming the mission
statement and diversity policy into a plan for implementation. You need to complete the tasks
below.
1. Why should ABC analyse existing practices in relation to diversity?

2. Explain the benefits of diversity in ABC and how diversity relates to achievement of
business objectives.

3. Why might it be a good idea to access and review diversity policies from organisations
that are similar to the ABC?

4. What other sources of information might be useful? List 2 sources and briefly describe
the information that might be collected from these sources.

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5. Who should be consulted and involved in the development/ amendment/ improvement
of diversity policies for ABC and why?

6. Note and describe the steps that would be followed, after the initial research phase, to
prepare a diversity policy. You also need to have your diversity policy ready and
develop an action plan for the policy.

7. A diversity policy has been developed and finalised. What are the next steps? Consider
tools, presentation, communication and stakeholders. Develop benchmarks and
indicators to measure impact of policy implementation. Explain how to monitor
business activities, team plans and staff performance to ensure diversity policy is
effectively implemented.

8. Once the policy is implemented and has been operational for a period of time it will be
necessary to review it. Explain why this is necessary, how it might be done and what
might occur as a result of a policy review.

9. Have your new policy and procedures ready. Consult and communicate effectively with
finance manager, business operations manager, project managers, customer service
manager and sales manager (your classmates) and CEO (your assessor) to develop,
implement, monitor and review the new diversity policy and procedures. You need to
ensure your managers are clear about your new policy and answer all their questions.
After the communication, you may update your policy and procedures according to the
feedback.

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