week 8 discussion 1 As U.S. demographics shift and economic globalization continues, organizations are becoming increasingly diverse. To sustain a competitive advantage and enhance organizational performance, HRM professionals must to

week 8 discussion 1 As U.S. demographics shift and economic globalization continues, organizations are becoming increasingly diverse. To sustain a competitive advantage and enhance organizational performance, HRM professionals must to develop an environment that acknowledges and values employee differences. Throughout your career, you will see national demographics evolve and the make-up of the nation’s population change. Diversity will become the norm and not the exception in the coming years. This is not a matter of policy; it is a matter of the changing face of the country. HRM professionals are at the forefront of the evolving landscape of the nation. This means that you should work to expand your knowledge of diversity and the many cultures that now comprise our nation. In an effort to guide this part of your development you will be presented with readings about cultural competence. It is a very important portion of the course and the reality of the modern workplace. For this discussion, address the following: Note: You may use this discussion as a starting point for your SWOT analysis in this unit’s assignment. We are now near the end of our course. Early congratulations on all the hard work accomplished thus far! Read the posts of your peers and respond to the posts of at least one other learner. When responding, seek clarification, share your personal experiences that relate to their experiences, and provide feedback on their posts. Compare your organization to other learners’ organizations and note any common themes that emerge. Are there particular behaviors or actions related to cultural competence that are overused or underused by these organizations? In your studies for this unit, you researched two diversity challenges in an HRM area such as affirmative action or recognition for prior learning. For this discussion, address the following: 3 Paragraphs 2 references The Dolezalek article from the studies for this unit presents an approach to diversity management that goes beyond diversity training initiatives, to integrating diversity into organizational strategy. For this discussion, describe how you, as an HRM professional, could model inclusion within your organization. 3 paragraphs 2 references