Prepare a word-processed file of no more than 10 -15 pages (does not include a cover page and references), double spaced, with a font size of no more than 14 and no less than 12.

GCE Assignment (Individual, 20%)
Purpose of Assignment: To examine beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and
community identities and the basis for respectful relationships in the workplace.
Review the case titled DESSA: Growing a diverse and inclusive artificial intelligence
company and prepare a report answering the questions listed below:
1. Your report must have an introduction and a conclusion.
2. Provide a discussion on what diversity and inclusion mean. How has the meaning of these
concepts evolved over the past decade?
3. Discuss why diversity and inclusion are important for Dessa.
4. How does Dessa compare with the Information technology sector in terms of diversity and
inclusion.
5. Assess the hiring practices at Dessa, discuss where bias might play a role in selection process.
6. Discuss the legal implications of biased recruitment practices and selection decisions for
Dessa.
7. With the current process, what is the risk some pools of highly qualified candidates will be
overlooked and underutilized.
8. Discuss steps Wong can take to increase the chances that strategic hires will be more diverse.
9. Describe elements of a diversity and inclusion program which Wong can implement at Dessa.
10. Describe steps Wong can take to measure success and the business impact of the diversity
and inclusion program at Dessa.
Submission Instructions:
This assignment requires you to prepare a written individual report based on the details noted
below.
1. Prepare a word-processed file of no more than 10 -15 pages (does not include a cover
page and references), double spaced, with a font size of no more than 14 and no less than
12.
2. Please include a cover page, and note your names and student IDs.
3. Please submit your assignment in the online dropbox on eCentennial in week 8. Late
papers will be penalized 5% per day (including weekends) unless extenuating
circumstances prevail.
4. No late submissions will be accepted a week after the deadline and once the grades have
been posted.
5. The paper must be authored by the HRMT 301 students to be graded.
6. To assist you in preparing your paper please review Chapters 2, 7, and 8 in your text. I
also encourage you to visit the Ontario Human Rights website at http://www.ohrc.on.ca.
7. You must conduct secondary research to cite a minimum of 3 academic sources and 3
different sources utilizing standard APA format for all aspects of your report (title page,
page numbering, in-text citations, references, etc.). All sources of information must be
credited, whether a direct quote or not. You can see the Centennial Library for APA
citation style guide references online.
8. Assignments submitted without references or proper citation may incur a penalty
including a zero mark for the assignment.
Due: Friday, November 4 before 11:59 PM EDT