Topic: Disabled Workers
Question # 00067014
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Updated on: 05/06/2015 09:29 PM Due on: 05/31/2015

Topic: Disabled Workers
Length: 800 words minimum In the U.S. what are the relevant laws, key managerial issues, and best practices for creating a workplace that welcomes and supports disabled workers? [Note: A current "Hot Topic" is whether severe obesity is/should be considered a disability.] Include the following information in your 800 word summary report:Summary of Law: Brief description of the law or issue (and who is affected/covered by it), using simple language and your own words.Relevance & Importance: Well supported explanation of how and why this legal issue is important for you and your colleagues as current or future managers.Ethical Challenge(s): Brief discussion of at least one potential ethical concern associated with this law or legal issue, including your reasoning and a specific illustrative example.Practical Implications: Analysis of the implications for managers/leaders and their organizations if the law or legal issue is not adequately understood, prevented and/or properly managed. Include here issues related to trust as well as any specific implications for your particular industry and or functional area, if applicable.Recommendations for Managers: A set of well supported practical recommendations you can use yourself or give to a new manager. Each recommendation must be derived from your earlier discussion. Incorporate attention to justice rules (see Colquitt et al., Table 7-2) as appropriate.Suggested Resources: Reliable resources managers might consult should they confront this issue. This might include journal articles and government documents or Websites
Length: 800 words minimum In the U.S. what are the relevant laws, key managerial issues, and best practices for creating a workplace that welcomes and supports disabled workers? [Note: A current "Hot Topic" is whether severe obesity is/should be considered a disability.] Include the following information in your 800 word summary report:Summary of Law: Brief description of the law or issue (and who is affected/covered by it), using simple language and your own words.Relevance & Importance: Well supported explanation of how and why this legal issue is important for you and your colleagues as current or future managers.Ethical Challenge(s): Brief discussion of at least one potential ethical concern associated with this law or legal issue, including your reasoning and a specific illustrative example.Practical Implications: Analysis of the implications for managers/leaders and their organizations if the law or legal issue is not adequately understood, prevented and/or properly managed. Include here issues related to trust as well as any specific implications for your particular industry and or functional area, if applicable.Recommendations for Managers: A set of well supported practical recommendations you can use yourself or give to a new manager. Each recommendation must be derived from your earlier discussion. Incorporate attention to justice rules (see Colquitt et al., Table 7-2) as appropriate.Suggested Resources: Reliable resources managers might consult should they confront this issue. This might include journal articles and government documents or Websites

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Rating:
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Solution: Disabled workers