Discussion Response
Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.
This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Review the following TED Talks:
Video 1: How equal do we want the world to be? You'd be surprised
Video 2: Color blind or color brave?
Read the following articles:
Age Discrimination in Employment
Ageism in Action? Ageism Inaction
Using the articles and video as resources, address the following questions:
Have you observed any examples of discrimination in the workplace? How did the incident relate to what you have watched and read this week?
Do you feel that discrimination in the workplace violates Kant's categorical imperative? Why or why not?
What suggestions would you offer a manager who is trying to prevent discrimination in the workplace?
A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.
Peer Responses: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply, and consider the following question:
Do you agree or disagree with your peers' perspectives on discrimination in the workplace? Why or why not?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
References
Peat, J. A. (2004). Age discrimination in employment. In M. J. Stahl (Ed.), Encyclopedia of health care management. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved March 17, 2017 from the CREDO database in the CEC Library.
Raynor, B. (2015). Ageism in action? Ageism inaction! Generations, 39(3), 58-63.
TED. (2014, March). Mellody Hobson: Color blind or color brave? [Video file].
TED. (2015, March). Dan Ariely: How equal do we want the world to be? You'd be surprised [Video file].