against diversity in the workplace, first a general understanding of what diversity is must be developed. Knowing how diversity affects a workplace environment, advantages and disadvantages of diversity in the workplace, and the legal obstacles that surround both employers and employees when dealing with diversity and equality are important to understand. Based on the results from the survey completed with the employees, these topics are a great place to start in the training. What is Diversity? The
discriminate and separate genders, races, etc. in a workplace. This is not fair because it should not matter what you look like or who you are, we should all be treated the same no matter what. It is hard for someone to get a job because bosses can discriminate and that makes people not succeed. You should have to work towards the higher level position so you earn it and not just be given it because you are the gender the boss wants. Diversity should be acknowledged so everyone can have a chance
In the book entitled, Diversity and Public Administration by Harvey L. White and Mitchell F. Rice , White and Rice (2010) stated challenges will form from changes in demographics which are affecting the demands of delivery and visions of products and services. Since 2000, minority population has increased dramatically. In result of minority population increasing, public organizations have a more diverse work environment. In the workplace, diversity can be a benefit. According to the article entitled
Diversity is seen as the difference among people. These factors include gender, race, ethnicity, age,sexual orientation,religion,capabilities/disabilities. A Diverse workplace,in the last 30 years, become an important issue to emerge, and it’s effects this can have on a organisation. More and more research has gone into a diverse workplace and effects it can have on an organisation competitive advantage. Although having diverse workplace, brings about opportunities and threats, diversity is complex
Introduction This assignments topic is how diversity in Creativity and Innovation can give a company a competitive advantage over is competitors To discover how companies are able to use diversity in Creativity and Innovation to achieve an advantage over their competition. When companies embrace diversity they also take on the disadvantages, for example, misunderstanding, suspicion and conflict in the work place all of which can result in absenteeism, poor work quality, low morale and loss of competitiveness
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Introduction: Cultural Diversity refers to the differences in race, language, ethnicity, values systems, religion, and sexual orientation represented within a community (Amadeo, 2013). It is also defined as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, and valuing differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, disability, etc. (Esty and et. al. 1995). Cultural diversity can be found in all kinds of setting and
Before explaining the advantage and disadvantage of diversity we must know about diversity. what is diversity ? diversity is a work place where we find a range of following elements such as national difference- different language , religion , social status and sometime age also can be included in diversity . Managing diversity is very different job but if we manage diversity effectively then no one can gain competitive advantages. But if we fail then we have to be ready for facing the difficulties
Flexible Leadership in the Modern Workplace Angelica Zahrt Davenport University CAPS 799 Dr. James Loughran June 9, 2015 Abstract Introduction The management style of “one size fits all” is long gone. Managers today need to recognize that as generations composing today’s workforce change to progressively younger and more diverse generations, the leadership styles used in connection with that workforce must change as well
The Dilemma of Cross- Cultural Diversity in Modern Businesses by ZAID HATTAR PERSONAL MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS INTRODUCTION Workforce diversity is a multifaceted occurrence to manage in an organization. The management of workforce diversity as a method to increase organizational effectiveness cannot be ignored, especially with current changes widespread across the globe. “It is argued that organizations that value diversity will definitely cultivate success and have a future in this
organization and its competitive advantage depend on upon its ability to increase the number of diverse employees, and to realize the benefits of it. Furthermore, the diverse workforce has become an increasingly important part of the American workforce. People with different backgrounds, knowledge, experience, and skills will bring new ideas which will benefit the entire team. A diverse workforce brings with it a lot of different benefits, as well as the potential disadvantages for corporate managers to