Workplace Diversity — DU B.Com. (Hons.) Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) Explain the concept and meaning of diversity. Discuss the types and dimensions of diversity with examples. (9) (b) Discuss the issues and challenges faced by organizations in managing diversity. (9) (c) Define workforce diversity and inclusion. Discuss their meaning and significance in modern organizations. (9) (d) What is team diversity? Explain its advantages and challenges in organisations. (9) 2. (a) Define organisational culture and discuss its meaning and significance in global organisations. (9) (b.) Discuss the role of diversity in interpersonal relationships and cross-cultural communication in global organisations. (9) (c) "Managing organisational culture `is critical to the success of global organisations". Discuss. (9) (d) How does workplace diversity influence organisational performance? Explain with examples. (9) 4. 5. (a) What is diversity management? Discuss the major approaches to divers'ity management with suitable examples. (9) a) Explain the measures .to be adopted to overcome the challenges of cultural differences in organisations. (9) (c) Discuss how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives can be used as tools for managing diversity. (9) (d) Explain the role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and diversity trainirig in organisations. (a) Discuss the ethical issues involved managing workplace diversity. How can organisations use ethical framework such as Stakeholder Theory and Ethical Leadership Theory to address these issues? (9) (b) Discuss recent trend.s in workplace diversity, including the role of technology and innovation. (9) (c) What are the legal issues in managing diversity in organisations? Discuss the importance of equal employment opportunities laws, anti-discrimination legislation, gender pay equity.and disability inclusion laws. (9) (d) Discuss organisational strategies for managing workplace diversity, including leadership, training, and inclusion practices. (9) Write short notes on any.three of the following : (a) Diversity and Multiculturalism (b) Flexible work programs (c) Mentoring as a diversity strategy (d) Global workplace diversity (e) Impact of diversity on HR functions (6x3-18) StoS lEe Jaz dh talE (6) ague lodbe (6)