• “Diversity in the Workplace and Work-Life Balance” Please respond to the following:

• Determine which class protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had the greatest impact on the workforce of the 20th century. Next, determine which class might have the greatest impact on the workforce of the 21st century. Support your positions.

From the e-Activity, select the single most significant European work / life balance practice that U.S. companies could most easily implement. Provide a specific scenario or example to support your response.

2-AGREE OR DISAGREE AND WHY?

After reading carefully i believe that African Americans was protected by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law prohibitted employers from discrimination against color, race, sex, and religion and so much of that was going on during this time. Women ha sthe greatest impact on the workplace of the 20th century because they were allowed the same opportunities and jobs as men. They were able to vote and normally married women couldn’t work but that changed too.New technology and economic changes made work a little easier for them. Some women could even work from home and on the jobs they got equal pay as men. The number of women in managerial and othe rhigh paid jobs increased greatly for women during this time.

The hispanic class would have the greatest impact on the workplace in the 21st century. It is reported that the hispanic population will increase by 50% and they will make up nearly half the population in the US. one in ten Americans would be Asian or Pacific origin. Because of globalization  and it’s competition this will affect the type of work being done in American workplaces.Technology and computers will increase and work and skills will be redefined.

US companies could implement work/life balance is flexibility, telecommuting, and employee assistance programs. I don’t believe ther’s only one way to help out there’s alot of ways they just have to be willing to do it. By having these resources for your employees an employer can attract and retain quality workers. As a single mother of two small children flexibilty is a must for me. I don’t have a support system and i can’t work all kind of hours. The best hours for me would be during school/daycare hours and if an emergency comes up i need to be allowed to have that time too.

3- “Health and Safety in the Workplace (OSHA)” Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, determine at least three (3) ways in which United States’ businesses can address the adverse effects of sweatshop labor practices. Provide one (1) specific example of each way that you have just determined to support your response.

Considering the effect of worker rights on global and developing economies, take a position on whether or not the United States government should regulate the global workforce of the United States corporations. Justify your response.

4- “Environmental Responsibility” Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, determine two (2) other costs that BP might have incurred. Give your opinion as to whether or not BP would have been better off had the company taken the necessary precautions to prevent or minimize an oil spill. Support your answers.

Give your opinion on whether governments should be able to rezone and condemn residential land and displace homeowners in the process, in order to facilitate commercial development. Explain your rationale.