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M6D2: The Role of Religion in Today’s Workplace
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Module 6: Overview & Outcomes
Overview
This module examines the importance of diversity consciousness and the challenges of developing diversity consciousness. It reviews the diversity of religions and the functions of religion in society. This module also examines the question of the appropriate place of religion in the workplace.
Module 6: Learning & Assessment Activities
During this module you will:
Read:
Required
Bucher, Diversity Consciousness: Opening our Minds to People, Cultures and Opportunities
Chapter 4: Developing Diversity Consciousness
Diversity Consciousness: Opening our Minds to People, Cultures and Opportunities Third
Author(s) Publisher
Bucher, Richard, D Prentice Hall
The following web page:
Religious discrimination. EEOC(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/religion.cfm
The following article:
Grossman, R. J. (2008). Religion at work.(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. HR Magazine, 53(12), 26—33. Retrieved from
http://web.ebscohost.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/ehost/detail?sid=be9e9426-e99d-495a-b1ef-3498d2874ab0%40sessionmgr14&vid=1&hid=9&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=bth&AN=36075245
Note: Reading these articles requires logging into the Excelsior College Library.
Module Notes.
View:
Required
Church and state: Christianity, religious diversity, and secular humanism in America (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8).(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.[Video File 26.21 mins] (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Module 6 Presentation [PDF File Size 19.0 Mb]
Module 6 Presentation Plain Text File
S. Religious Landscape Survey. The PEW Forum on Religion and Public Life.(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Retrieved from
Module 6: Module Notes: Diversity Consciousness and Religious Freedom in the Workplace
How can we develop the diversity consciousness that we discussed in previous modules? Do we really have to change anything? What difference does it make? How will becoming more aware of differences affect my life?
Religion and religious differences have become an increasingly popular topic of conversation. Is the U.S. a religious country? What does religious freedom mean when it comes to the workplace?
Module 6: Module Notes: Diversity Quotient
Diversity Quotient
You are the manager of a large accounting firm that has a central pool of word processors and data entry personnel. One of your staff has very strong religious beliefs. A Bible is on his desk, and biblical pictures adorn his cubicle walls. During breaks, he often speaks to other staff about his church and encourages them to attend a service. Several of the staff has complained that they are having increasing difficulty remaining focused on their work. What would you do in this situation?
Select the appropriate option to review an expert’s feedback.
Provide suggestions to the staff about how they might start a dialogue with this individual to explain their feelings.
Not do anything and hope things will settle down. You are concerned about infringing on the employee’s freedom of religion.
Talk with the employee. Explain that although he is free to practice any religion of his choice, his attempts to proselytize are interfering with the ability of others to do their job. Tell him he is free to keep the Bible and pictures where they are but that you expect him to refrain from discussing religion with others while in the work area.
Send out a memo to all staff stating that although your company welcomes differences in both politics and religion, neither has any place in the office and should be confined to other activities they engage in.
Of the following, which most accurately describes your approach to diversity in the workplace?
Select the appropriate option to review an expert’s feedback.
I try to make sure that my company hires people of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
I consciously seek out opportunities to work with people of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
I act as a facilitator between employees when I see situations of cross-cultural misunderstandings.
I do not necessarily enjoy being around all of the people I work with, but I accept differences that annoy me so long as they do not affect my ability to do my job. I draw the line when a difference makes it impossible for me to get my work done.
You belong to a ten-member technical group that meets weekly to go over progress and business developments. One member is an Asian American woman whose technical skills are superb and are valued by the group. However, the group has a strong preference for active verbal participation, and she tends to sit quietly during these meetings. How would you handle this situation?
Select the appropriate option to review an expert’s feedback.
You recognize that there are probably some cultural factors at work here. But you also know that she is doing an excellent job. So you do not call the matter to your co-workers’ or anyone else’s attention.
You speak to your supervisor about your observations and ask her to encourage your co-worker to participate more in the meetings.
You seek out your co-worker and discuss your observations. You ask her if there is anything you can do to help her become more involved in these meetings.
During the meetings, you actively solicit inputs from your co-worker.
Reference:
Thomas, Jr., R. R., & Woodruff, M. I. (1999). Building a house for diversity: A fable about a giraffe & an elephant offers new strategies for today’s workforce (pp. xvi, xvii, 245). AMACOM.
M6D2: The Role of Religion in Today’s Workplace
Upon completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
Examine religion in today’s society and workplace.
INSTRUCTIONS:
After reviewing The Pew Forum report and the video on church and state and as well as Durkheim’s three major functions of religion in society, respond to the following:
Do you see religion fulfilling these functions today? If so, give examples of each from your own experience or observation. If not, what role or roles does religion play in society? Do you see any changes in the way we view religion or in the roles religion plays in society today?
Would you describe your organization (or past organization) as faith-frosty, faith-friendly or faith-focused? Explain.
Which do you think is appropriate for a work environment and why?
Be sure to review your writing for grammar and spelling before posting.
Keep the following points in mind:
Durkheim’s functions of religion, the role of religion in the workplace, and current attitudes to religious expression are explained accurately, with pertinent examples and reference to the required readings and videos.
Evaluation Criteria
Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings in the instructions with proper APA style formatting.
Note from professor:
This course is about thinking outside of the box and applying course materials and real-life experiences. I would like to see that reflected in your assignments.
When completing your posts and papers, please make sure that you are incorporating the course materials and concepts into your initial posts and responses. Although it is wonderful to hear about your personal experiences, that is only a partial part of the assignment.
