Why isn’t there more diversity among engineers at tech companies?

The purpose of analyzing cases is to apply concepts from class lectures and readings to real problems faced by real people. These cases require you to put yourself in the shoes of the protagonist, analyze situations, and make decisions despite uncertainty, risk, and limited information.

Managing Diversity and Inclusion at Yelp

In your case write-up answer the following questions:

1. Why isn’t there more diversity among engineers at tech companies?

2. Put yourself in Rachel’s shoes at the end of the case. What strategies should she propose in order to increase the diversity of the workforce?

3. Suppose Yelp were to implement some of these strategies. What approaches and criteria should they use to determine which approaches were most effective?

General Submission Instructions and Grading Criteria:

You will submit each homework assignment via Canvas. Assignments are due before the beginning of class on their respective due dates. Write-ups should be at most 2 pages long double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins. As always, your answers must be your own (not plagiarized from another source). Please let me know if you have any questions about plagiarism or academic honesty. All references and in-text citations need to be i n APA format.

You will be graded on substance, not on page length; if you can effectively communicate your points in less than 2 pages then by all means do so.

Homework assignments are worth 40 points. Your write-ups will be graded according to their: (1) accuracy, (2) depth and breadth (3) strength of argument, and (4) style and grammar. Each area is worth a possible 10 points.

 

· Accuracy reflects the extent to which you demonstrate comprehension of the material through the correctness of your answers.

· Depth and breadth reflect the extent you apply course concepts, theories, etc. to explain issues or reflection from multiple perspectives. Analysis is based on fact and supported by theory. Your opinion without supporting analysis will not be given credit

· Strength of argument reflects the extent to which you bolster your answers, assertions, and points with relevant evidence from the readings and from class.

· Style and grammar reflect the extent to which your write-ups are free from errors, and awkward or confusing writing. APA style is used for references and in-text citations.

Homework Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy reflects the extent to which you demonstrate comprehension of the material through the correctness of your answers.	10.0 pts Excellent All statements are accurate relative to the resource being examined and/or to the material in the textbook. Discrepancies between sources are indicated. 5.0 pts Good/minor improvements needed Most statements are accurate relative to the resource being examined and/or to the material in the textbook or assigned readings. Discrepancies are missed. 1.0 pts Inadequate/Needs substantial improvement More than one inaccuracy	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth and Breadth reflect the extent you apply course concepts, theories, etc. to explain issues or reflection from multiple perspectives. Analysis is based on fact and supported by theory. Your opinion without supporting analysis will not be given credit.	10.0 pts Excellent Response displays a full understanding of the complexity of the issue addressed and multiple points of view. Recognizes varied interpretations and implications. 5.0 pts Good/minor improvements needed Of the following 2 tasks, does one well and the other not at all or does both minimally: a) Recognizing varied points of view. B) Exploring the topic in depth from one point of view 1.0 pts Inadequate/Needs substantial improvement Response is both narrower than appropriate and superficial. Fails to recognize varied interpretations and implications of topic.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrength of Argument reflects the extent to which you bolster your answers, assertions, and points with relevant evidence from the readings and from class.	10.0 pts Excellent Thorough analysis includes of the following: *Identified problems are thoughtfully analyzed *Most relevant legal, ethical, or policy issues are analyzed 5.0 pts Good/minor improvements needed Analysis includes the following: *Identified problems are simplistically analyzed *One relevant legal, ethical, or policy issues is analyzed 1.0 pts Inadequate/Needs substantial improvement Fails to provide any meaningful analysis of the case OR No discussion of analysis at all	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle and Grammar reflect the extent to which your write-ups are free from errors, and awkward or confusing writing. APA style is used for references and in-text citations.	10.0 pts Excellent Consistently contains accurate and proper grammatical conventions, spelling, and punctuation. Clearly and consistently uses proper APA formatting for citations and references. Paper flows logically to convey ideas and is well organized. 5.0 pts Good/minor improvements needed Contains accurate and proper grammatical conventions, spelling, and punctuation most of the time; errors do not interfere with paper’s meaning. Consistently uses APA formatting for citations and references. Paper flows logically to convey ideas; is fairly well organized. 1.0 pts Inadequate/Needs substantial improvement Contains numerous errors in grammatical conventions, spelling, and punctuation that substantially interfere with reading the paper. Consistently fails to use APA formatting correctly for citations and references. Paper lacks logic in its organization; phrases and sentences are consistently awkward and writing is choppy.	10.0 pts
Total Points: 40.0