Social Issues
Final Paper
Social Issues and the Workplace. Due by Day 7. For the Final Paper, you will choose a social issue affecting the workplace and working environment, and develop a paper that thoroughly discusses the issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints. Be sure to include the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected (e.g., women, immigrants, LGBTQ citizens, the working or middle classes, and racial, ethnic or cultural groups). Analyze how the issue could be positively supported using various social controls (e.g., laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government or corporate involvement, or social change) and recommend interventions in these areas. In addition, discuss the potential social or economic benefits which may result if your recommendations were implemented.
Choose one of the following social issues:
The role of women in leadership
Faith-based decision making in business (hiring and customers served)
The use of immigrant labor in California
Sexual harassment
Executive versus worker compensation disparity
The gender wage gap
Whistleblowing
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
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Discrimination of women in the workplaces has been dominant since time immemorial. They are perceived as weak and not able to effectively disseminate leadership duties in their workplaces. Many leadership especially the high positions are given to men. Men are perceived by the society to be more effective in leadership……………..
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