Purpose:
According to the Harvard Business Review, supplier diversity programs are an important way for American companies to combat social injustice in the United States. In this assignment you will complete research and in doing so, will learn about supplier diversity programs.
Directions:
Explore supplier diversity programs. Write up your findings. Use footnotes for your citations of your sources, which should be in MLA format. Use headings, subheadings, paragraphs, and bullets to organize your ideas. Format your report so that it is readable. Feel free to be creative and use color, charts, and images to communicate ideas.
Introduction:
It is always a good idea to have an introduction as a way of introducing your reader to your work and prepare them for what they will learn.
Section 1: Supplier Diversity Programs
Answer the questions:
What is a supplier diversity program? (define it, explain where you got this definition)
How do supplier diversity programs improve equity in the U.S.?
What benefits does a company gain by having a supplier diversity program? (don’t just list, but explain in your own words at least three benefits)
Section 2: Research an American company with a supplier diversity program
You can search “Name of American Company + supplier diversity program.” Keep searching until you find a company with good information.
Explain the program. Here are some ideas for information to write about. You are not limited to this list.
Name of the American company and link to its supplier diversity program information
How does this company define supplier diversity?
Explain how this company’s supplier diversity program works:
How does a business qualify for the supplier diversity program?
Is there an application process?
Explain the company’s commitment or goals for supplier diversity.
Does the company publish any data about the impact their program is having on diverse suppliers?
Has the company earned any awards related to its program?
Conclusion:
Your conclusion should pull it all together. What are your final thoughts on the value of supplier diversity programs? Your conclusion should be 3 – 5 sentences.
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