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Assessment item 2

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement

Value: 35% Due Date: 03-Sep-2018 Return Date: 24-Sep-2018 Length: 2,200 words (+/- 10%) Submission method options: EASTS (online)

Task

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Develop or redevelop an equity and/or diversity and/or inclusion focused mission statement for an organisation of your choice.

Your mission statement should include the following sections:

Cover Page (not included in word count)

Table of contents (not included in word count)

Introduction (about 150 words)
- briefly introduce your submission by explaining which organisation your equity, diversity and inclusion mission statement is being written for, and why you selected this particular organisation.

Organisation (about 200 words)
- provide a brief overview of the organisation you have selected.

Theory and Practice (about 850 words)
- define equity, diversity and inclusion, explain why actualising these concepts is important in organisations. Provide examples, make appropriate links to theory and practice, and support your views using relevant quality research sources.

Mission Statement (about 850 words)
- provide your actual new or redeveloped mission statement. This should cover the organisational definition of and mission regarding the achievement of equity, diversity and inclusion. Note: you are permitted to combine this section with the theory and practice section if you prefer to, but do please use plenty of sub-headings to break the section up.

Conclusions (about 150 words)
- briefly wrap up your submission in a final paragraph.

References (required, not included in word count calculation)

Appendixes (optional, not marked and not included in word count calculation)

Important Notes:

Please listen to the week 4 recording from the lecturer which overviews the assessment task and the marking criteria. You are also highly recommended to attend the week 5 'live' online interactive session which focuses on the learning topics relevant to this assessment.
Please remember to support your views using relevant research including that from quality practice-based sources, relevant peer reviewed journal articles, and subject sources such as the prescribed text.
Please be careful regarding deadlines since late penalties apply for all assessment deadlines in this subject. Note that small extensions are available up until the deadline has passed.
Section headings are required for this assessment as are visuals (e.g. graphs, tables, and diagrams, but not images or pictures). Note that headings and visuals (as well as any direct citations) are included in your word count calculation.
It is fine to write your actual mission statement in the first person, (e.g. 'we will ...'), however the rest of your submission should be written in the third person.
Please only submit a MS Word file for assessment in this subject (e.g. please do NOT submit a PDF file through EASTS).
Please don’t forget to include a cover page, a table of contents and a reference list when submitting your file through EASTS. You are also welcome to include an appendix, though this is not a marked section. Please note that these are not included in the required word count calculation. Please stay within 10% below to 10% above the word count to avoid the possibility of negatively impacting your marks.
Please read all other sections below before commencing work on this assessment

Rationale

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This assessment task will assess the following learning outcomes:

be able to identify, define and discuss contemporary issues in the field of human resource management.
be able to analyse and evaluate the implications of human resource issues for individuals and organisations.
be able to develop and rationalise contextual solutions to selected human resource issues or challenges for specific organisational environments.

This assessment is about providing you with a chance to reflect further on the content and issues covered in topic week 4. The assessment affords you an opportunity to practice and demonstrate your research, analysis, critical thinking, writing, and referencing skills. The assessment serves to allow you the opportunity to create an important HR or organisational document..

Marking criteria and standards

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Criteria

G r a d eS t a n d a r d s

Mark

High Distinction

Distinction

Credit

Pass

Fail

Organisation (10)

(choice of organisation is clearly identified and robustly rationalised.)

Choice of organisation is clearly identified. Rationale for choice of organisation is profoundly contextually robust and credible.

Choice of organisation is clearly identified. Rationale for choice of organisation is contextual and robust.

Choice of organisation is clearly identified. Rationale for choice of organisation is robust.

Choice of organisation is clearly identified. Rationale for choice of organisation is clear.

Choice of organisation is not clearly identified and/or rationale for choice of organisation is unclear.

/10

Mission Statement (35)

(mission statement clearly communicates the organisational definition of and mission regarding the vision for equity, diversity and inclusion in an appropriately contextual manner.)

mission statement profoundly communicates the organisational definition of and mission regarding the vision for equity, diversity and inclusion in an outstandingly contextual manner

mission statement highly effectively communicates the organisational definition of and mission regarding the vision for equity, diversity and inclusion in a highly contextual manner.

mission statement effectively communicates the organisational definition of and mission regarding the vision for equity, diversity and inclusion in a contextual manner.

mission statement communicates the organisational definition of and mission regarding the vision for equity, diversity and inclusion in a clear manner.

mission statement fails to communicate the organisational definition of and/or mission regarding the vision for equity, diversity and inclusion in a clear manner.

/35

Research (15), Knowledge, Theory, Practice and Examples (20)

(identification and utilisation of peer-reviewed, practice-based, and subject sources in the student’s submission)

(demonstrated understanding and application of subject and assessment topic related knowledge, theory and practical concepts (including examples) evident in student’s mission statement and other sections)

A minimum of 15 sources in the student’s submission which include outstandingly relevant peer reviewed, high quality practice-based, and the prescribed text. Sources are utilised in a profoundly effective manner within the student’s mission statement and other sections.

A highly contextualised and highly sophisticated level of demonstrated understanding and application of subject and assessment topic related knowledge and theory and practical concepts (including examples) evident in student’s mission statement and other sections

A minimum of 13 sources in the student’s submission which include relevant peer reviewed, quality practice-based, and the prescribed text. Sources are utilised in a highly effective manner within the student’s mission statement and other sections.

A contextualised level of demonstrated understanding and application of subject and assessment topic related knowledge and theory and practical concepts (including examples) evident in student’s mission statement and other sections

A minimum of 11 sources in the student’s submission which include relevant peer reviewed, quality practice-based, and the prescribed text.

Demonstrated understanding and application of subject and assessment topic related knowledge and theory and practical concepts (including examples) evident in student’s mission statement and other sections

A minimum of 10 sources in the student’s submission which include peer reviewed, practice-based and a subject source.

Demonstrated understanding and/or application of subject and assessment topic related knowledge and theory and practical concepts evident in student’s mission statement and other sections

Less than 10 sources in the student’s submission and/or failure to utilise (all of) peer reviewed, practice-based and a subject source.

Lack of demonstrated understanding and/or application of subject and/or assessment topic related knowledge and/or theory and/or practical concepts (including examples) evident in student’s mission statement and other sections

/35

Referencing (5) and Mechanics (5)

(Utilisation/formatting of both in-text and reference section references correctly in APA 6 style.)

(Use of grammar, spelling, expression and structure to effectively communicate the student’s submission regarding the mission statement and other sections.)

Perfectly correctly utilised and formatted references in the student’s submission both in-text and in the reference section in APA style.

Perfectly correct grammar and spelling and expression and structure, which profoundly effectively communicates the student’s submission regarding the mission statement and other sections.

Almost entirely correctly utilised and formatted references in the student’s submission both in-text and in the reference section in APA style.

Almost entirely correct grammar and spelling and expression and structure in the student’s submission, which highly effectively communicates the student’s submission regarding the mission statement and other sections.

Mostly correctly utilised and formatted references in the student’s submission both in-text and in the reference section in APA style.

Mostly correct grammar and spelling and expression and structure in the student’s submission, which effectively communicates the student’s submission regarding the mission statement and other sections.

Generally correctly utilised and formatted references in the student’s submission both in-text and in the reference section in APA style.

Generally correct grammar and spelling and expression and structure in the student’s submission.

Often incorrectly utilised and/or formatted references in the student’s submission both in-text and in the reference section in APA style.

Often incorrect grammar and/or spelling and/or expression and/or structure in the student’s submission.

/10

Presentation (10)

(Use made of section headings and visual communication devices such as table/s, graph/s and diagram/s to effectively present and communicate student’s mission statement and other sections in a professionally appropriate and engaging manner.)
Use made of section headings throughout, including sub-section headings, and at least 4 (including 3 self-developed) visual communication devices such as table/s, graph/s and diagram/s to present and communicate student’s mission statement and other sections in a highly professionally appropriate and engaging manner
Use made of section headings throughout, including sub-section headings, and at least 3 (including 2 self-developed) visual communication devices, such as table/s, graph/s and diagram/s to present and communicate student’s mission statement and other sections in a professionally appropriate and engaging manner
Use made of section headings throughout and at least 3 visual communication devices such as table/s, graph/s and diagram/s to present and communicate student’s mission statement and other sections
Use made of section headings throughout and at least 2 visual communication devices such as table/s, graph/s and diagram/s to present and communicate student’s mission statement and other sections
Use not made of section headings throughout and/or at least 2 visual communication devices such as table/s, graph/s and diagram/s not used to present and communicate student’s mission statement and other sections
/10

Sarabjeet · Accepted Answer

Running head: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement 
Student Name
University Name
Unit Name
Unit Code
Contents
Introduction	3
Overview of Woolworths	3
Theory and Practice	4
Equity	4
Diversity	7
Inclusion	8
Mission Statement	9
Achieve the Mission Statement	9
Conclusion	12
References	14
Introduction
Woolworths Group Limited is a top Australian company with the extensive retail businesses in New Zealand and Australia. The company is Australia's second largest revenue company, second only to Perth's retail group Wesfarmers, and is New Zealand's second largest company. In addition, Woolworths Group is Australia's largest takeaway alcohol retailer, Australia's biggest hotel and gaming poker machine operator, and world's 19th largest retailer in 2008. Equity, diversification and inclusive programs are being prepared for Woolworth’s retail supermarket giant. The retail giant faces some challenges in hiring employees and in ways that suppliers deal with environmental responsibilities. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an appropriate fair, diverse and inclusive mission statement, trying to make the supermarket giants change their face and regain their shrinking glory. After Aldi entered the Australian supermarket industry, Woolworth and Coles lost a large share of the market. Before entering Aldi, the two supermarkets controlled more than 80% of the market. The two rely mainly on price collusion to block other participants. Therefore, the mission statement will provide Woolworths with another opportunity to shine in the industry. 
Overview of Woolworths
Woolworths is the largest supermarket chain in Australia. Woolworths operates 995 stores in Australia and depends on 115,000 team members in the stores, support offices and distribution centers to make available to our consumers with the quality service, value, convenience, and range (Allen, Dawson, Wheatley & White, 2007). The Woolworths prides itself on operating closely with the Australian farmers and growers to guarantee the best products for our buyers purchasing 96 percent of fresh vegetables and fruits and 100 percent of fresh meat from the Australian growers and farmers. This makes the Woolworth Australia’s fresh food person. As one of Australia's most creative retailers, Woolworths comprehends that customers are looking for novel and simple ways to shop. Customers can use the Woolworths supermarket app to shop on a comfortable computer at home and on the way home from work. The best part is that their groceries can be sent directly to the kitchen bench. Woolworths is an Australian company founded in 1924 (Berry & Sam, 2013). The company is operated by Country Road and Woolworths as a subsidiary. It works with the joint venture's Woolworths Financial Services. The company is the market leader in the markets in which it operates. It also has become Australia's leading domestic online retailer. However, the company's directors acknowledged significant changes in the industry's competition and customer behavior in the market. Woolworths has a unique platform that enables it to serve more than 29 million buyers per week (Bleijenbergh, Peters & Poutsma, 2010). The Bella Vista-based company controls more than 70% of Australia's markets. In addition to groceries, the retail giant also sells other goods such as stationery and groceries. In Australia, the retail giant operates 980 stores. Woolworth has the ability to work closely with farmers to provide the best products for the market. It purchased 96% of farmers' fresh produce and 100 percent of fresh meat from the farmers of Australia. 
Theory and Practice
Equity
Equity refers to the fairness of the treatment, opportunity, access, and promotion of everyone working in an organization. Standing for equity requires the identification and elimination of barriers that hinder the full participation of historically underrepresented and underserved groups and individuals (Davidson, Simon, Woods & Griffin, 2009). Achieving equity requires organizations to ensure that everyone has the tools and avenues needed to ensure their goals are completed. According to XYZ, if their ratio of inputs and outcomes is equal to the proportion of people around them, they will think they are treated fairly. Therefore, when other conditions are the same if a senior colleague gets a higher salary and his investment and experience are higher, the employee can accept it (Jones & Hill, 2012). If employees realize that their colleagues have received more rewards and recognition, and their work quality and workload are the same, they will be persuaded to be dissatisfied. This dissatisfaction may cause employees to lose motivation and make them feel worthless.
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In her theory of Equity, Stacy Adams divides the benefits of employment and rewards into outputs and inputs. Benefits and rewards represent output and work effort to indicate input. Examples of benefits include hours of work for workers, job responsibilities of employees, employee loyalty, and employee flexibility, which require tasks to be completed in a short period of time. Outputs include wages, bonuses, bonuses, job promotions, pensions, annual leave, employer flexibility, positive job appraisals etc (Keith, 2012).
As per Adams, if the employee thinks that their work is not equal to the results of their work, they will lose motivation. The theory considers the idea that employees will try to equate their work outputs and inputs with their colleagues. Employees are likely to equate their work output and inputs with colleagues in other similar positions. According to the equity theory, if the comparison leads to low employee compensation, employees may be Al-Zawahreh and Al-Madi (2012) the theory says that people feel distressed when they realize they are in the inequitable relationship. As Verbeek and Penninx argue, there is, therefore, the requirement for management of the organization to observe the earnings of the workforces, have a conversation with their managers, conduct an evaluation of employee’s efficiency and look for means of giving intangible rewards (Knox, 2015).

Assessment item 2 back to top Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement Value: 35% Due Date: 03-Sep-2018 Return Date: 24-Sep-2018 Length: 2,200 words (+/- 10%) Submission method options: EASTS...