Building a Culture of Inclusion at Whirlpool
Diversity and inclusion are central to Whirlpool Corporation's goal of placing its appliances in "every home everywhere". Whirlpool believes that differences create value and they practice inclusion because it enables the company to best respond to the needs of its diverse customers. Whirlpool understands that its leaders must first show an understanding of and interest in diversity before they can become part of the company culture.
Write a 3-4 page APA paper on the Whirlpool case integrating concepts from the text and respond to the following:
1. Do you agree that Whirlpool can realize a competitive advantage through its diverse employees?
2. How else can technology be used to enhance Whirlpool's culture of inclusion?
3. Do you feel that Whirlpool's efforts to create a culture of inclusion are worthwhile? Explain.
This assignment is used to assess the Global and Intercultural Competency components of the Excellence System.
Rubric & Guidelines – Whirlpool Case MGMT321
Does Not Meet
Expectations or
Missing
62% or below
Needs
Improvement
63-76%
Meets
Expectations
77-92%
Superior work
93– 100%
Critical Thinking
Does not attempt to analyze key issues, problems and questions.
Attempts to analyze key issues, problems and questions. Analysis uses facts or theory incorrectly.
Addresses key issues, problems and questions. Generally accurate, but may rely too much on facts and not clearly apply to the prompts.
Clearly addresses key issues, problems and questions. May include unique insight.
Idea Development
Lacks insight. No sources.
Some new insight, but not supported by sources and examples.
Well-developed ideas. Introduced new perspective(s), or added depth to the analysis. Uses the textbook as a resource to support analysis.
Well-developed ideas. Introduced new perspective.
Supported idea(s) with the textbook. Included two or more professional references.
Writing and Mechanics
Errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA requirements, which detract from the content.
Several errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA requirements.
Few errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA requirements.
Error-free grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA requirements.
Diversity and inclusion are central to Whirlpool Corporation's goal of placing its appliances in "every home everywhere". Whirlpool believes that differences create value and they practice inclusion because it enables the company to best respond to the needs of its diverse customers. Whirlpool understands that its leaders must first show an understanding of and interest in diversity before they can become part of the company culture.
Write a 3-4 page APA paper on the Whirlpool case integrating concepts from the text and respond to the following:
1. Do you agree that Whirlpool can realize a competitive advantage through its diverse employees?
2. How else can technology be used to enhance Whirlpool's culture of inclusion?
3. Do you feel that Whirlpool's efforts to create a culture of inclusion are worthwhile? Explain.
The textbook should be used as a reference to support your analysis. References from professional sources may be included but are not necessary. A title page and reference page are required, an abstract is not needed. This assignment is used to evaluate the Global and Intercultural Competency components of the Excellence System.
