In this assignment, you will explore the concept of discrimination as an ethical issue. You will choose a category of discrimination that interests you from the EEOC Laws and GuidanceLinks to an external site. and apply it to the below scenario. You will use the knowledge and skills you have gained from your textbook, other readings, videos, and your own research to design an ethical audit. As you have learned, designing an ethical audit involves a systematic and thorough assessment of the organization's policies, practices, and culture to identify areas of potential bias and discrimination. For this audit, you will focus on the specific type of discrimination you selected as it relates to hiring, training, and promotion for the organization in the scenario.

Scenario

QuantumNet Innovations is a well-established tech firm that prides itself on innovation and diversity in the workplace. Recently, employees and job applicants have raised concerns about potential discriminatory practices within the company related to hiring, training, and promotions. As an HR manager responsible for ensuring fair and inclusive practices, you have decided to investigate recent allegations of discrimination by designing an ethical audit to gather important data. (Note: This is a fictional company and scenario that should be used as a starting point for the assignment. Make all assumptions necessary based on your knowledge of human resource management.)

Instructions

Research: Visit the EEOC Laws and GuidanceLinks to an external site. website to choose one type of discrimination you want to research and audit for this assignment. See "Discrimination by Type" on the right side of the website. (Note: Later in the course you will use that data to create and implement recommended changes to promote a more inclusive and diverse work environment.)

• Preview the assignment instructions below and take notes on the type of discrimination you want to use for your report.

Report: Create a 7-8 page report for the company leadership that represents your recommendations on designing the ethical audit.

Include the following:

1. Establish Clear Objectives: Define the purpose and scope of the ethical audit focusing on the chosen type of discrimination.

• Clearly outline the audit process's goals, expectations, and desired outcomes.

2. Review Policies and Procedures: If you were to examine QuantumNet's HR policies, procedures, and practices what might you uncover related to recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and employee development?

• Recommend how two or more of these policies could be revised to better promote equal opportunities for all employees. (Note: Make all assumptions necessary based on your knowledge of human resource management.)

3. Analyze Data and Metrics: Determine what workforce demographic data you would review to identify any patterns or disparities related to the type of discrimination.

• Summarize the workforce demographic data you would review.
• Describe the data analysis needed to determine if there are any trends indicating bias in decision-making processes.

4. Gather Employee Observations and Experiences: Gather qualitative data from employees.

• Describe how you would engage with employees at all levels of the organization to gather feedback on their experiences related to diversity, inclusivity, and discrimination.
• Identify three types of questions you would ask to encourage open and honest communication to uncover any underlying issues.

5. Assess Training and Awareness Programs: Assume the company has existing diversity and inclusion training programs.

• Recommend two methods to evaluate the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion training programs.

6. Review Recruitment and Selection Practices: Imagine you have examined the organization's recruitment strategies, job descriptions, interview processes, and selection criteria. What would you look for to identify any biases that may disadvantage candidates based on your chosen discrimination type?

• Describe one example per category (recruitment, job descriptions, interview processes, and selection criteria).
• Recommend two strategies to improve organizational policy that would help ensure that hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, and qualifications rather than discriminatory stereotypes.

7. Evaluate Leadership Commitment: You want to ensure buy-in from company leadership to make the necessary changes to reduce discrimination and promote a culture of respect and acceptance for all employees.

• Determine three ways to assess the commitment of organizational leaders and managers to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Provide a minimum of 3 quality academic resources