During this unit, we have focused on the importance of the organization’s culture to be based on acceptance and focused on diversity and inclusion. This assignment will have two parts.
Part 1: Create a diversity wheel diagram
The diversity wheel diagram represents the various dimensions of diversity within an organization. You will create a diversity wheel diagram based on the organizational dimensions, secondary dimensions, and core dimensions of the organization. You will create the diversity wheel diagram in a PowerPoint presentation.
Part 2: Explain the dimensions of the wheel and why each of these dimensions are important to the organization.
Finally, you will provide suggestions for how these dimensions can be improved to ensure a culture of acceptance for diversity and inclusion.
Age: The person's chronological age.
Gender: A person's identity as male, female, or another gender.
Ethnicity: The cultural background and origin of a person, often related to shared customs, language, and heritage.
Race: A social construct that groups people based on physical characteristics.
Sexual Orientation: A person's romantic or sexual attraction to others.
Physical Abilities/Qualities: A person's physical capabilities or disabilities.
Organizational Dimensions (Outer Circle): These are aspects of diversity that relate to a person's role in an organization. They are often defined by the organization itself.
Functional Level/Classification: The person's rank, role, or department within the company (e.g., manager, engineer, administrative assistant).
Work Content Field: The specific area of work a person is in (e.g., finance, marketing, human resources).
Division/Department/Unit/Group: The specific team or business unit they belong to.
Seniority: The amount of time a person has been with the organization.
Union Affiliation: Whether the person is a member of a union.
Management Status: Whether a person holds a leadership or managerial role.
Secondary Dimensions (Middle Circle): These are aspects of a person's identity that are more fluid and can be changed or are acquired over time. They are still important and influence how a person is seen.
Education: A person's level of formal schooling and training.
Marital Status: Whether a person is single, married, divorced, or widowed.
Religious Beliefs: A person's spiritual or religious affiliations.
Income: A person's economic status.
Sample Answer
Creating a diversity wheel and explaining its dimensions is a great way to understand the many layers of a person's identity and how they relate to an organization's culture. I can help you with the content for both parts of your assignment, which you can then use to create your PowerPoint presentation and written explanation.
Part 1: The Diversity Wheel Diagram
The diversity wheel is a model developed by Marilyn Loden and Judy Rosener that helps visualize the different aspects of diversity. It's often shown as a series of concentric circles. Here's a description of each layer that you can use to create your diagram:
Core Dimensions (Inner Circle): These are the aspects of a person's identity that are difficult to change and have a powerful impact on how they are perceived by others. They are the most central parts of who we are.