PROJECT DIVERSITY AUDIT
PROJECT DIVERSITY AUDIT
For the Course Project, each student is to select an organization and perform a diversity audit. You will then prepare a paper outlining your research and results. STEPS: Choose Organization Determine Audit Methods Select Audit Criteria Conduct Audit Primary Research Secondary Research Write Description of Diversity Initiatives Conduct Evaluation Prepare Recommendations Write Final Report Write Executive Summary There are graded deliverables due in Weeks 2 and 3 as outlined below, and the final Course Project is due in Week 7. Papers should be 8- to 12-typed pages, not including references, cover sheets, table of contents, appendices, and so forth. To be considered complete, papers must include a title page, table of contents, executive summary, appropriate appendices, and reference list (APA format). Substantial points will be deducted for failure to include all of these items. See the grading rubric below. Week 2: Course Project Proposal Due STEPS 1 AND 2 I WILL NEED FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON This week, you should be working on Steps 1 and 2 of the project (See the process flowchart in the Course Project section under Course Home.). Identify the organization you selected for the Course Project. Instructor approval is required. Be prepared to provide the following information (in bulleted format) regarding your selection. Describe the industry of the selected organization. Explain why you selected this organization. Discuss what steps you will need to take to complete the diversity audit (What interviews will you conduct? What other steps will you take?, etc.). What steps will you need to take to complete the audit? What secondary research will you need to evaluate? This might include company websites, annual reports, news articles, and so forth. What primary research will you conduct? This would include personal interviews (can be conducted in person or over the phone). You might choose to utilize a questionnaire or survey. Week 3:...