Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
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Running head: SUSTAINABILITY, LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY IN ITSustainability, Leadership and Diversity in ITName of the studentName of the UniversityAuthor note
1SUSTAINABILITY, LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY IN ITExecutive SummaryThe purpose of this assignment is to reflect on the issue of sustainability in the workplace. Thiswill focus on how to tackle environmental resources that would help in reducing adverse impacton the environment. It will also throw light on leadership issues and ideal leadership behaviorthat will create a perfect atmosphere in the office and lead to the overall profit of an organization.The key traits of being a successful leader will be talked about in this essay. It will also elaborateon the importance of having different culture and ethnic diversity in the workplace. Theadvantages of having people from different ethnic background will be talked about in thisassignment.
2SUSTAINABILITY, LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY IN ITTable of ContentsPart 1: Sustainability in IT...............................................................................................................4References:......................................................................................................................................6Part 2: Leadership............................................................................................................................7References:......................................................................................................................................9Part 3: Harnessing Culture and Diversity......................................................................................10References:....................................................................................................................................12
3SUSTAINABILITY, LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY IN ITPart 1: Sustainability in ITSustainability in IT refers to the principles and methods that will help in effective runningof an organization. Running an organization is a complex process and many environmental,social and economic dimensions have to be kept in mind for a successful company (Bebbington,Unerman and O'Dwyer 2014). In accordance with the Australian Government ICT SustainabilityPlan, green initiatives have been integrated into the workplace that will contribute in reducingpressure on the environment.In order to reduce environmental pollution, the cardboard boxes can be reused. Throwingaway such boxes will lead to wastage. The card boxes can be used to make stationary containersand egg cartons. They can be used in the office and the egg cartons in the kitchen. They wereutilized to make disposal bins and shelves at the workplace. It reduced the necessity to buy thesefrom outside thus reducing the average expenditure. External help from environmentalists andgreen house specialists guiding the process would be of great help (Crane and Matten 2016). Thedisposal bins can be kept at different places which would help in reducing the clutter and help inkeeping the office clean. The shelves can be utilized to keep books and stationary articles thatwould help in cleaning up the tables. Motivators can be called in from outside who will talkabout the advantages of using recycled products. Everyone’s contribution is crucial when itcomes to reducing the environmental waste. The recycled products will give rise to therealization that the world can be such a beautiful place by using natural made products. Thematerial of cardboard is also biodegradable which lessens environmental footprint. It offers“green” solutions of packaging. Their reuse percentage is 100% which can then be used tomanufacture innovative cardboard products. It also helps in creating more jobs as it requires the
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