MNG2602
Assignment 1 , Semester 2, 2022
Unique Number: 164601
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, Question 1
Refer to the following individuals’ actions as described in the case study. State which
managerial role(s) that contribute to effective diversity management their actions point
to.(3 marks)
1.1 Eliza Jones (2)
1.2. Zandile Ngwenya (1)
Answer:
1.1 The managerial roles played by Eliza Jones includes the leadership role and monitoring
role.
1.2 The managerial roles played by Zandile Ngwenya is the Dissemination role.
Question 2
Identify and discuss the approach to diversity that Aspen follows. Also provide a quotation
from the case study to support your answer.(3 marks)
Answer:
The approach to diversity that Aspen follows is the ‘value of differences’ approach. This
approach recognizes differences and acknowledges that they exist, but does not require
people to be assimilated into the dominant culture. It allows for the individual mosaic of
people to create the aggregate picture of an organization. As indicated in the case study,
‘Aspen values diversity as part of building a strong brand and a dedicated workforce,
welcoming diversity as part of creating a strong and innovative corporate culture’.
Do not plagiarize. Use this document merely as a guide!
Assignment 1 , Semester 2, 2022
Unique Number: 164601
Do not plagiarize. Use this document merely as a guide!
, Question 1
Refer to the following individuals’ actions as described in the case study. State which
managerial role(s) that contribute to effective diversity management their actions point
to.(3 marks)
1.1 Eliza Jones (2)
1.2. Zandile Ngwenya (1)
Answer:
1.1 The managerial roles played by Eliza Jones includes the leadership role and monitoring
role.
1.2 The managerial roles played by Zandile Ngwenya is the Dissemination role.
Question 2
Identify and discuss the approach to diversity that Aspen follows. Also provide a quotation
from the case study to support your answer.(3 marks)
Answer:
The approach to diversity that Aspen follows is the ‘value of differences’ approach. This
approach recognizes differences and acknowledges that they exist, but does not require
people to be assimilated into the dominant culture. It allows for the individual mosaic of
people to create the aggregate picture of an organization. As indicated in the case study,
‘Aspen values diversity as part of building a strong brand and a dedicated workforce,
welcoming diversity as part of creating a strong and innovative corporate culture’.
Do not plagiarize. Use this document merely as a guide!
