E-FACI 2 – TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

Chapter 5: Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and

Sustainability
 Ethics

Chapter 11: Managing a Diverse Workforce

 Diversity Today
 Managing Diversity and Affirmative Action
 How to Cultivate a Diverse Workforce
 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

 Share examples of unethical

behaviors/issues at the workplace.
 What are the consequences of
unethical behaviors?
 How to solve unethical issues at the
workplace?
 DEFINITION: VALUE/CORE VALUES
 Values/Core values can be defined as those things that are important to
or valued by someone or organization.

Common core values:

 UNIKL’s core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, innovativeness,
excellence.
 Petronas core values:
 Integrity and Transparency at all levels at all times
 Best-in-Class Risk Control and Governance at all times
 Team work resulting in team success
 Accountability through empowered teams and leaders
 Quick decision making as a competitive advantage
 ETHICS – EXAMPLE 1
 The Ethics Committee decided that the
company’s practice of dumping wastewater
from its processing plants into the local rivers
wasn’t good for the environment or the
consumers.
 Disobey The Company’s Rules & Regulation -
tardiness, inappropriate dressing, and
language
 Irresponsible, lies, taking credit for others
hard work,
 Extended break
 QUESTIONS
 You are given the responsibility of
handling this task – discuss strategies you
would undertake to solve unethical l issues
at the workplace.

 Discuss the benefits of Diversity.

 How would cultivate a diverse workforce in

your organisation?
 WHAT IS DIVERSITY?
 Diversity is any dimension that can be used to
differentiate groups and people from one
another.
 In a nutshell, it’s about empowering people by
respecting and appreciating what makes them
different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity,
religion, disability, sexual orientation, education,
and national origin.
 Its not a simple subject to digest. WHY???
 EXAMPLES OF MOST COMMON
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
 Age

 Citizenship status
 Cognitive abilities
 Cultural differences
 Education
 Ethnicity
 Family gender
 Geographical location
 Socio-economic status
 Upbringing
 Work experiences
 Skills
 MULTI-CULTURAL WORKFORCE
• Still a huge component
• Demographic shifts
• Talent shortage
• Clients demand it
• Competition
• Changing economy
• Unemployment
• Globalization
• Diversity of thought
• It’s the right thing to do
 WHAT IS INCLUSION

 Inclusion is a global concept and basic human right

based on embracing everyone regardless of race, age,
gender, disability, religious and cultural beliefs and
sexual orientation.
 The achievement of a work environment in which all
individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have
equal access to opportunities and resources, and can
contribute fully to the organization’s success.
 Inclusion – creating an environment where employees
perceive a sense of efficacy, belongingness and
valued.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
 DIVERSITY VS INCLUSION
 As the owner of a large business in his hometown, Ted
has worked doubly hard to build a diverse workforce that
represents people from all walks of life. Employees of
different races, ethnicities, genders, ages and religion
make up his 100-person team because he knows that
diversity means good things for customer satisfaction,
decision making, reaching goals, and growing his
business.

 QUESTION 1: WHAT IS THE PROBLEM HERE?

 QUESTION 2: DISCUSS REASONS ON THE
IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSION AT THE WORKPLACE.
HOW TO BUILD YOUR CASE – DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION
 You must have leadership buy-in
 It must be part of your culture
 All levels must see its importance
 Metrics and value proposition
 Satisfaction survey scores
 Diversity strategy in recruitment
 Mentorship development
 Do away Ï”- instead “WE”
 Diversity and inclusion matters to business today.
 Diversity and Inclusion must come equally.
 Companies must believe that diversity of ideas, perspectives and backgrounds is
critical for business success.
 Companies must provide equity in professional development, career advancement
and business opportunities.
 Companies must promote a culture of inclusion that embraces everyone’s differences
and involves all voices.
 Diversity and inclusion is key to problem solving, innovation, productivity.