IDS 105 Project Scenarios
Introduction
In this course, you will choose one of the scenarios below and use it to complete your Project Template.
Each scenario includes a detailed description of a conflict you will examine in Part Four of the Project
Template.
Scenario 1: School
In this term, you are interacting with a diverse group of peers who come from different cultures and
socioeconomic statuses and have different ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more.
You are a first-year college student and are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your coursework,
extracurricular activities, and your part-time job. You have a lot of assignments and projects due in the
coming weeks, and you are finding it difficult to balance everything while still maintaining a healthy
lifestyle and social life. Your close friend recommended that you meet with your academic advisor. Your
academic advisor is from a different culture than you and suggests that you leave your part-time job.
However, you need the job to help pay for college tuition and to remain in college.
Scenario 2: Personal
It’s the time of year when you gather with friends and family. Recent events in the news that impact
different cultures have caused differences of opinion related to issues of justice and fairness, creating
conflict with those you care about. You are hosting the next holiday celebration with your family
members and friends who have diverse thoughts and opinions. You and one of your relatives, who is
from a different culture, have always been close. Lately, you have been having disagreements about
politics. Your sister-in-law is a passionate supporter of one political party, while you align more closely
with the other party. You have had several heated debates about issues that impact different cultures
and identities, and you have both become increasingly frustrated with each other. One day, while having
dinner together, the conversation turns to a recent controversial policy proposal. You find yourselves on
opposite sides of the issue, and the conversation quickly becomes heated. You both begin to speak more
loudly and interrupt each other.
Scenario 3: Workplace
The organization you work for is expanding and acquiring an international business, increasing the total
employee population from 500 to 10,000. Employees are located in multiple states and countries across
the world. A new colleague recently joined your team, bringing a different approach to work. You prefer
to plan your day with a detailed to-do list, while your colleague prefers to handle tasks as they come up.
These differences have led to some challenges, such as overlapping tasks and duplicated efforts, due to
a lack of coordination. Finding a way to collaborate effectively, despite these differing styles, is
important for both of you to be successful.
Scenario 4: Create Your Own
Create a scenario that shows the importance of social justice principles in a specific setting with diverse
people. For example, consider a community organization where these principles are essential for
promoting fairness, inclusivity, and positive relationships. In your scenario, include a conflict between
the people involved that highlights the need for social justice. You can base this on current events or a
personal experience, but be sure to leave out any identifying details.
Note: If you choose the Create Your Own option, include a detailed description of the scenario in your
Project Template. Your instructor will help you ensure that it has enough information to meet the
grading requirements of the project.