Assignment
Organizational Issue: You are the new HR Manager of a large organization where competitive advantage is derived from knowledge sharing in a team based workgroup. However, you have noted a lack of understanding and willingness between team members to consider the validity of other team members’ opinions. You were advised that the Weiss-Lyon Scale may be an excellent tool for a workshop and discussion about diversity. You have decided to check out this resource as see not only your results, but also how they could be used in the work environment.
Bonus Assignment Commentary:
In this challenge you will investigate your own perceptions of cultural diversity and consider the usefulness of such contemplation in the work environment. In this assignment you will demonstrate skill in identifying and using credible and reliable sources of information.
Web Search Directions:
Go to the Weiss-Lyon Scale web site and take the Weiss-Lyon Scale.
Weiss-Lyon Scale web site http://www.tarleton.edu/Faculty/dweissenburger/wls/
How did you do?
Assignment Response:
Provide a 150 to 300 word written response to the following:
After taking the Weiss-Lyon scale share with us how accurate do you think the results are for yourself? Do you learn anything new about yourself?
Consider your organizational issue. Do you think the Weiss-Lyon Scale would be helpful in conducting a workshop related to diversity in a team-based environment? Why or why not.
Provide APA in-text citations and an APA reference for the website and any other source of information you may include. Other sources are optional.