Building a Culture of Inclusion at Whirlpool

Diversity and inclusion are central to Whirlpool Corporation’s goal of placing its appliances in “every home everywhere”. Whirlpool believes that differences create value and they practice inclusion because it enables the company to best respond to the needs of its diverse customers. Whirlpool understands that its leaders must first show an understanding of and interest in diversity before they can become part of the company culture.

Write a 3-4 page APA paper on the Whirlpool case integrating concepts from the text and respond to the following:

1. Do you agree that Whirlpool can realize a competitive advantage through its diverse employees?

2. How else can technology be used to enhance Whirlpool’s culture of inclusion?

3. Do you feel that Whirlpool’s efforts to create a culture of inclusion are worthwhile? Explain.

This assignment is used to assess the Global and Intercultural Competency components of the Excellence System. 

Rubric & Guidelines – Whirlpool Case MGMT321

Does Not Meet

Expectations or

Missing

62% or below

Needs 

Improvement

63-76%

Meets 

Expectations

77-92%

Superior work

93– 100%

Critical Thinking

Does not attempt to analyze key issues, problems and questions.

Attempts to analyze key issues, problems and   questions. Analysis uses facts or   theory incorrectly.

Addresses key issues, problems and questions. Generally   accurate, but may rely too much on facts and not clearly apply to the   prompts.

Clearly addresses key issues, problems and questions. May include unique insight.

Idea Development

Lacks insight. No sources.

Some new insight, but not supported by sources and   examples.

Well-developed ideas. Introduced new perspective(s), or added depth to the analysis. Uses   the textbook as a resource to support analysis.

Well-developed ideas. Introduced new perspective.

Supported idea(s) with the textbook. Included two or more professional   references. 

Writing and Mechanics

Errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA   requirements, which detract from the content.

Several errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or   APA requirements.

Few errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA   requirements.

Error-free grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or APA   requirements. 

Diversity and inclusion are central to Whirlpool Corporation’s goal of placing its appliances in “every home everywhere”. Whirlpool believes that differences create value and they practice inclusion because it enables the company to best respond to the needs of its diverse customers. Whirlpool understands that its leaders must first show an understanding of and interest in diversity before they can become part of the company culture.

Write a 3-4 page APA paper on the Whirlpool case integrating concepts from the text and respond to the following:

1. Do you agree that Whirlpool can realize a competitive advantage through its diverse employees?

2. How else can technology be used to enhance Whirlpool’s culture of inclusion?

3. Do you feel that Whirlpool’s efforts to create a culture of inclusion are worthwhile? Explain.

The textbook should be used as a reference to support your analysis. References from professional sources may be included but are not necessary. A title page and reference page are required, an abstract is not needed. This assignment is used to evaluate the Global and Intercultural Competency components of the Excellence System.