Development and Implementation of Diversity Policy

Running Head: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY POLICY
Development and Implementation of Diversity Policy
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DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY POLICY
Table of Contents
Question 1...........................................................................................................................3
Question 2...........................................................................................................................4
Question 3...........................................................................................................................7
Question 4...........................................................................................................................8
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DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY POLICY
Question 1
a) Workplace diversity refers to the diversity of the workforce employed in an organisation. A
diverse workforce means people with a wide range of different characteristics.
b)
Acronym What it stands for What it means
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity Giving everyone a fair opportunity for
work without discriminating on any
grounds
AA Affirmative Action Policies supporting a disadvantaged
individual or group that have been subject
to discrimination previously
EEOW Act Equal Employment Opportunity
for Women Act
Australian legislation to promote equal
opportunity for women in employment
c) 5 categories of diversity that an organisation should consider in their diversity policy are:
 Race and Ethnicity
 Gender and Gender Identity
 Religious and Spiritual Beliefs
 Disabilities
 Socio-economic status and Background
d) Organisations can do a workforce analysis to estimate the ratio of the different types of
employees to determine if there is a disparity in the company’s workforce. Laws like the Sex