Module 1 – Case
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & HRM
Case Assignment
(Signature Assignment: Information Literacy, Reinforced
Level)
In this Case 1 you will be finding, selecting, and
incorporating the most effective sources of information to support your
discussion of Atlantic Shrimp’s actions as they relate to discrimination laws
and regulations. Give special attention to the quality of sources utilized.
Exploring Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination
Before starting this assignment, use the following links to
familiarize yourself with relevant law:
HR Hero. (2017). Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/age-discrimination-in-employment-act-adea/
HR Hero. (2017). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/title-vii-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964/#.
U.S. Supreme Court. (1971). Griggs v. Duke Power Co.,
Retrieved at http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/401/424.html
Terms: Disparate/adverse impact; disparate/adverse treatment
U.S. Supreme Court Case: Griggs vs. Duke Power Company
Begin this assignment by reading the following scenario:
Atlantic Shrimp is a major processor of fresh and frozen
shrimp sold throughout the United States. Atlantic shrimp employs 301 workers
at its principal processing plant. The plant has a relatively young crew with
73% of the workforce between the ages of 23 and 31. The plant is in Savannah,
Georgia. Atlantic Shrimp requires a high school diploma or GED as a condition
of employment for its cleaning crew. Right now, the entire cleaning crew at
Atlantic Shrimp is Caucasian.
Prepare a 4- to 6-page paper, not counting the cover page,
the requested appendix, and reference page. Address the following questions in
your paper:
How would information about Savannah’s labor market be
important in considering whether or not Atlantic Shrimp is in compliance with
the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Discuss relevant data you find associated with
Savannah’s demographics.
Based on your readings and research, does Atlantic Shrimp
need to make policy changes to ensure compliance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964? Should there be changes to comply with the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act? If so, what changes should Atlantic Shrimp
make, and why are they necessary to comply with each of these important laws?
Use at least six (6) sources, at least four (4) of which
should be found on your own (outside of the module readings). Provide a 1- or
2-page Appendix discussing why your non-module sources (ones found on your own)
were chosen and what criteria you used to determine that they were appropriate
sources to utilize for your academic paper.
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in
the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects
of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using
sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level
analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions,
and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the
formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and
well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for
graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct
quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate
that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background materials
for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research,
as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do
additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do
they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding
of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased
text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references
used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research)
been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the
paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC
(Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
