MBA502 Assessment 2: Evaluating Diversity Management at Wesfarmers

This presentation, prepared for MBA502, provides a comprehensive analysis of Wesfarmers' approach to diversity management. The student begins with a personal introduction, followed by an overview of Wesfarmers, highlighting its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical practices. The presentation focuses on key diversity initiatives, particularly those related to gender balance and indigenous representation within the Australian context. It details the various programs and policies implemented by Wesfarmers, including its focus on gender diversity, representation of the Australian workforce, and collaboration with organizations like White Ribbon Australia and WesCEF. The student evaluates the success of these initiatives, citing sources such as the company website and annual reports. The presentation also offers recommendations for further improvement, particularly in areas such as disability inclusion, health insurance, and training opportunities. The conclusion emphasizes the positive steps Wesfarmers has taken while suggesting additional efforts to encompass a broader range of diversity aspects, including sexual orientation and disability inclusion.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIVERSITY
Name of the Student
Name of the University:
Author's Note:

Personal Introduction
 I am a student of management study course. I
am enrolled in the course of MBA502. Today I
will be presenting a detailed analysis that has
been undertaken on the subject of Emotional
Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and
Diversity
 I have selected the company Wesfarmers
 Gender balance and Indigenous representation
are the key factors

Introduction
 Wesfarmers have been able to sketch a proper
connection between the ethics and CSR. The
company is working over gender inclusion and
also indigenous culture representation their
workplace (Wesfarmers.com.au.2019).

An overview of the firm
 Wesfarmers is one of the well known and
listed companies of Australia.
 It is one of the leading supermarket chains
trying to give the best returns to their
shareholders
 They are doing some considerable work in the
filed of gender inclusion and diversity

Diversity related Initiatives
 Constant focus over gender balanced
workforce
 Representation of the Australian Workforce as
well
 As Australia is a land of indigenous people ,
they are also focussing over the inclusion of
the people from backward reserved
community
 Office works collaboration

Gender Diversity objectives
 White Ribbon Australia
 Measurable objectives set by Wesfarmers
 The Wesfarmers Board takes due initiative in
maintaining the gender diversity policies
within each level of the firm
 Equal pay and Remuneration of employees
irrespective of their gender and ethnicity
 Remuneration

Diversity among Indigenous people
 Wesfarmers has welcomed the people from
Indigenous community as well
 Involvement with WesCEF

Sources of Information
 Company website of Wesfarmers
 Annual reports

Success of Diversity Initiatives
 Officeworks association for equal inclusion of
women in their workforce
 WesCEF-23 job opportunities created in the
supply and logistic department for the
indigenous people
 Wesfarmers Corporate Office has been
officially recognized by White Ribbon
Australia

Recommendations
 Working towards better health
insurance activities
 Developing for working from home
provisions for the
 Opening up more education and
training facilities even in the remote
regions
 Developing disability inclusion
programs

Additional Sources of Recommendations
 Opening up more opportunities for disabled
workers inclusion
 Arranging for proper medical and training
facilities for the disabled workforce

Conclusion
 Thus it can be concluded that Wesfarmers is
currently doing a good job in supporting the
community. However they will have to take
additional efforts for disability funds, sexual
orientation and others.