Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values into the ethical frame

Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values into the ethical framework of organizations has become increasingly important. As an aspiring manager, you may be called on to review your organization’s DEI statement and practices. However, before engaging in such pursuits, it would be helpful to have a working definition of DEI and examine some example statements. This assignment will help you gain better familiarity with organizational DEI statements and why they are ethically important.
In order to better understand the ethical reasons why organizational DEI statements and policies are import, please read the webpage articles Why and How to Move Past the DEI ‘Business Case’ Links to an external site.and 5 Reasons Why Ethical Leadership Is Important to DEI Efforts Links to an external site..

In this assignment, you’ll be asked
After researching a credible or scholarly source, to provide, using your own words and not quotes from another source, a definition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
To research a Fortune 500’s company’s DEI statement. Describe that organization (i.e. type, size, industry, location[s]) and their stakeholders and clientele. Pay attention to any special demographics (e.g., historically marginalized and underrepresented populations) the organization may have a unique relationship with. The link Company Research in the UAGC Library Links to an external site.can help you better research the organization you are analyzing.
To explain if that statement adequately defines DEI for its stakeholders and followers, and why.
To explain two ethical reasons why organizations should adopt a DEI statement and policy.
Your response must be a minimum of 300 words.