Overview:

In our Unit 5 assignment you will compare and contrast the five economic and/or social classes of diversity, and explain how economic diversity impacts business and workplace relationships.

Assignment Details:

Answer the following two questions:

• What are the five social classes?Explain each of them in full detail.
• Consider the high and low end of our social classes. There are some that consider CEOs overpaid and the minimum wage too low.Do you agree or disagree?How can the disparity between these two classes be realistically reduced?

Submission Requirements:

• APA format is required, which includes:
  • Title page
  • 12pt. font in Times New Roman and double-spaced
  • Reference page, with in-text citations
• Question #1 should have an answer of 300-words or more in length.
• Question #2 should have an answer of 300-words or more in length.
• Include an introduction and conclusionArticles, Websites, and Videos:This is an interesting article that highlights the social classes and economic gap through pictures and statistics.
  • Barone, E. (2014). III. Who we are. Time, 184(9/10), 53-58.

  This article provides the financial benefits to companies for hiring veterans.

  • Christian, B. (2012). Hire a hero, enjoy the benefits. Journal of Accountancy, 213(5), 54-57.

  This article focuses on what state governments are doing to partner with their local veterans. The benefits veterans bring to a company are also highlighted.

  • Dewitte, D. (2013). Major Iowa employers seek to hire veterans. Corridor Business Journal, 4.

  This article provides us a look into an employee’s needs in regards to religion. You will be interested to see the research and associated findings on this subject.

  • Borstorff, P. (2011). Protecting religion in the workplace? What employees think. Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues, 14(1), 59-70. Retrieved from https://postu.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=prodbb&url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/886552633?accountid=39363

  This article takes a look at corporate images versus religious rights of employees. You’ll also be introduced to many excellent case studies that reinforce your learning.

  • Flake, D. F. (2015). Image Is Everything: Corporate Branding and Religious Accommodation in the Workplace. University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 163(3), 699–754. Retrieved from https://postu.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=prodbb&url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=101376398&site=eds-live&scope=site

  This article does a great job of connecting economic status to its impact on the workforce. You will specifically be shown trends and many supporting statistics.

  • Williams, J. R., & Rosenstock, L. (2015). Squeezing blood from a stone: How income inequality affects the health of the American workforce. American Journal of Public Health, 105(4), 616-621.

  Watch Video Simon Sinek: Why good leaders make you feel safe User: TED –Added: 5/19/14 YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo	Watch Video Religion in the Workplace User: n/a –Added: 11/17/08 YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9uT7o25K00
  Our military service members have much to offer the civilian sector. This video provides you a great perspective of leadership and how business can learn from our military.	As you will see in this video, religion is a very emotional subject. This video will show some emotion, but also provide you good, objective concepts regarding how religion fits into our workplace today.
  Watch Video Richard Wolff on Economic Inequality User: Workplace Democracy –Added: 8/24/14 YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLyWvclg1FM	Watch Video Are the Rich Getting Too Much of the Economic Pie? User: The Atlantic –Added: 8/19/13 YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21DrOfLH5WQ
  An interesting video regarding economic inequality. Ignoring the political focus, consider how the economic status of employees impacts our workplace.	Another economic perspective. This video will highlight the economic gap in America, and ask; Does it matter?
  Watch Video Social Classes in the United States User: Brandi Mary –Added: 12/9/14 YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHKn29n6t3M