For me to explain if my organization practices diversity or differences we need to understand the meaning of these words and what they would look like in practice in an organization. Variations within a work environment can be easily mistaken for practicing diversity within a group. Differences can be very similar to variety but there are a few key factors that distinguish the two. Ahmed (2007) suggested, "The overwhelming response to my question about the ‘turn' to diversity was that this term ‘arrived' partly as the result of the failure of other terms, especially ‘equality,' to work” (p.237).
Diversity primarily attributes those separate people from one another. There are primary and secondary dimensions that makeup diversity. According …show more content…
Decision quality is not improved when you have a group full of the same people that have the same background and the same beliefs. An organization should consist of all different types of individuals who are all different. These individuals come from different backgrounds, have different views, and they all think different. In this kind of environment, everyone can bring something different to the table whether that is an idea or experience from their own experiences. A diverse organization allows for better communication for the individuals who use the organization's services. Ivancevich, Konopaske, and Matteson (2014) stated, “organizations that are diverse can “tap the creative, cultural, and communicative skills of a variety of employees and use those skills to improve company policies, products, and customer experiences. Valuing diversity from organizational and leadership perspective means understanding and valuing core and secondary diversity differences between oneself and others” (p.66). Everyone is different and should be treated in such a manner for organizations to reap the most benefits within their …show more content…
This organization would be a great example of where a team uses diversity within the workplace. This center promotes equal opportunity, and they put in into practice. It can be seen higher management consist of men and women of different races and backgrounds. It can be seen from the more senior staff down to lower team the diversity of the individuals that are picked as managers and those who woke under the managers. I started off on a unit that was for elders 45 and old who are struggling with substance abuse. The patients consisted of most professionals (nurses, doctors, lawyers, etc) wh.o were of the white race. I started off as a technician, which is the lowest statue of the nursing staff. I followed the orders of the nurse doing vitals, assisting patients', doing inventory, etc. In that position, my opinions were considered in decision making. Our director was the type f guy that wanted input from all of his staff. He made sure that if any decisions were to be made that would affect his staff that he had control of he would make sure to get our input and thoughts first. He was not always able to please everyone, but he made sure that he showed his staff that he cared no matter what position they were in. Being a technician, I would have to float to different units to help out if we were short staffed. On the other units, I witnessed the same interactions with managers and
Diversity primarily attributes those separate people from one another. There are primary and secondary dimensions that makeup diversity. According …show more content…
Decision quality is not improved when you have a group full of the same people that have the same background and the same beliefs. An organization should consist of all different types of individuals who are all different. These individuals come from different backgrounds, have different views, and they all think different. In this kind of environment, everyone can bring something different to the table whether that is an idea or experience from their own experiences. A diverse organization allows for better communication for the individuals who use the organization's services. Ivancevich, Konopaske, and Matteson (2014) stated, “organizations that are diverse can “tap the creative, cultural, and communicative skills of a variety of employees and use those skills to improve company policies, products, and customer experiences. Valuing diversity from organizational and leadership perspective means understanding and valuing core and secondary diversity differences between oneself and others” (p.66). Everyone is different and should be treated in such a manner for organizations to reap the most benefits within their …show more content…
This organization would be a great example of where a team uses diversity within the workplace. This center promotes equal opportunity, and they put in into practice. It can be seen higher management consist of men and women of different races and backgrounds. It can be seen from the more senior staff down to lower team the diversity of the individuals that are picked as managers and those who woke under the managers. I started off on a unit that was for elders 45 and old who are struggling with substance abuse. The patients consisted of most professionals (nurses, doctors, lawyers, etc) wh.o were of the white race. I started off as a technician, which is the lowest statue of the nursing staff. I followed the orders of the nurse doing vitals, assisting patients', doing inventory, etc. In that position, my opinions were considered in decision making. Our director was the type f guy that wanted input from all of his staff. He made sure that if any decisions were to be made that would affect his staff that he had control of he would make sure to get our input and thoughts first. He was not always able to please everyone, but he made sure that he showed his staff that he cared no matter what position they were in. Being a technician, I would have to float to different units to help out if we were short staffed. On the other units, I witnessed the same interactions with managers and