BUSN304 Learning Based on Module

REFLECTION 1
Unit Code: BUSN304 WORKING WITH
DIVERSITY AND CONFLICT
Assignment 1- SELF ANALYSIS REFLECTIVE ESSAY
INDIVIDUAL
Student Name: MD MASIUR RAHMAN
Student Number: S00256074
Lecturer Name: SHARNAI JAMES - MCGOVERN
Due Date: 03/04/2020
Word Count (excluding reference list): 1500 WORDS

REFLECTION 2
Reflective Essay
Introduction
This reflective essay is based on learning based on module BUSN304: Working with
Diversity and Conflict (WDC). The entire module made me learn how to apply theory to
practice while exposing me to several real-life scenarios. I could develop self-awareness in
my personality which will allow me to develop in the future. Thus, this essay is going to
integrate the key lessons gained from the WDC module in the form of concepts like BIAS,
MBTI, DISC, Johari Window, self-analysis, and most importantly conflicts management
(Arbath et al., 2018). With the help of this essay, I am going to demonstrate the key skills
acquired from the WDC module. The key skills acquired are self-management skills, critical
thinking skills, reflective skills, personal values, and many more. The whole module learning
is helpful for my future development from both personal and professional perspectives.
Self-Analysis
In order to define diversity, I would like to mention that it is a condition of being composed
of diverse elements or we can say variety (Marina, 2015). It can be better understood with an
example of the inclusion of many types of people in a group or team. To me, the definition of
diversity is that diversity is an instance of having different qualities or elements (Desmet et
al., 2017). It can be of any type include cultural, racial, religious, age, sexual or disability. In
this context, diversity awareness refers to an individual’s capability to embrace the
individuality of all individuals along diverse dimensions like race, ethnicity, religious beliefs,
age, gender, political beliefs, physical abilities, and socioeconomic status. Here, I would like
to mention that my skills and personal attributes make me diverse among others (Davies,
2016).

REFLECTION 3
Source: (Davies, 2016)
The WDC module and subjects made me learn a lot about myself as I could conduct self-
assessments while analysing my background by using the different useful tools throughout
the weeks 2 and 3. Such tools included DISC, MBTI and Johari window which are the most
popular tools for self-assessment (Moon, 2015). I believe that self-analysis is the biggest
power one can have for being successful in this competitive world. It is because self-analysis
allows us to work upon our weaknesses as well as threats as a personality which further helps
in future personal and professional development. Thus, I am going to demonstrate a self-
analysis I am using the self-assessment tool Johari window. I have learned a lot from self-
analysis from the use of the Johari window (JW). I learned that the key purpose of the JW
tool is to get the understanding as well as training about self. My learning based on the JW
tool suggests that the application of the JW tool is a great way of being self-aware. I also
learned that the JW tool allows one to know about personal development, intergroup
relations, team development, group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, improving
communications in relation to self.