their workplace. EEOC can be included in those organizations who have at least fifteen employees (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2015). Being a leader one must be open to diversity because there are lots of hidden opportunities and growth formulas in it. Diversity is difficult to manage and no one is a professional in managing it. One has to act according to the situation and develop a sense of equality while initiating diversity in the organization. Along with globalization, cultural diversity is taking the top most position. The situation seems to be confusing when the leader themselves is not from the native country or let’s say the leader is an outsider. In such situations different leaders may have a different experience of handling cultural diversity in the workplace. People have experience of being led by the people who are like them, but still today people will hesitate when an outsider come and lead them. This type of scenario is the result of intolerance. Employees should be given an idea how cultural diversity may change the way of leading or maybe how beneficial is it. Change can be said as a global rule and cultural diversity too is an inseparable part of this change. Leaders Role in Managing Cultural Diversity A leader has a big role to play while managing cultural diversity in the organization. Immigration is no more an uncommon phenomena in the world. People migrate from one country to another in search of better opportunity and life. Managing…
Benefits of Managing Ethics in the Workplace Many people are used to reading or hearing of the moral benefits of attention to business ethics. However, there are other types of benefits, as well. The following list describes various types of benefits from managing ethics in the workplace. 1. Attention to business ethics has substantially improved society. A matter of decades ago, children in our country worked 16-hour days. Workers’ limbs were torn off and disabled workers were condemned…
CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE THOMAS M. GILL WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Managing change in the workplace is continuous for all leaders. To remain applicable as a business you must regularly redefine your way of operating, your product/service offerings and the impact you have on your customers and the broader community. (Holmes, 2013) “As you are leading change (big or small) see to it that these four elements are on your checklist of things to do; Build a Sense of Urgency Create a Clear…
Intergenerational Issues Exploring the Intergenerational workforce, there are four dissimilar generations in the workforce currently. From the Traditionalists, to the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. Which makes it challenging, creating intergenerational issues in the workplace. Besides, complex depending on the group of people that are employed in an organization. However, as managers, is important to understand your employees, their cultural differences, providing all the necessary…
Managing Cultural Diversity in Different Countries Different countries have different ways to manage their diverse population. Each country has its own level of expectation and ways of influencing people to keep them happy. This very action further influences in the leadership process. Each one of us has a different vision while leading this is all because of the different culture and vision we have been brought up in. For instance, in high context countries employees seek for indirect messages…
Why are so many people reluctant to change in the workplace? In today’s society, constructive changes are needed in the workplace because employees are constantly looking for more creative and innovative ways to become more efficient and successful. New technology and initiatives are constantly flourishing daily and we must learn how embrace diverse culture, people, and other opportunities. Therefore, as a new director of a state agency, one has encounter many challenges and obstacles concerning…
Diversity in the workplace has changed throughout the 20th century and continuing into the 21st century, our views on ethnicities have significantly changed. The world is more evolved and accepting of people with different backgrounds. But are we more accepting once it comes to maximizing and capitalizing on workplace diversity? “Diversity in the Workplace” by Kelli Green describes a fictionalized company that faces the real organizational challenge. The challenges direct towards multiple…
Introduction “Rapid internationalization and globalization have resulted in a diverse workforce in most Western countries”(Netto et. al 2014). A diverse workplace refers to the variety of differences between people in an organisation… which encompassses race, gender, ethnic group, age, … education, background.. “ (Greenberg 2004). Establishing a diverse workforce allows organisations to have different solutions in solving the problems within the organisation, it also provides a wider service to…
• Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters- Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work by Megan Johnson and Larry Johnson Chapter Two- Baby Boomers: The Elephant in the Python and Chapter Three- Managing Boomers The promises of having a better future and having a voice in a constantly changing society greatly influenced and defined the lives of the Baby Boomer generation across America. After the end of World War II, American soldiers embrace the realistic possibility of starting a…
Perry HCA/250 08/11/2013 Miss Margaret Gocke Motivation and Organizational Culture The main goal of management and workplace psychology is to get their employees motivated in a positive way and make sure all employees are emotionally and mentally capable of handling the position or assignment they are hired to do. Mangers are leaders and should always set a good example in the workplace no matter what. However, Ayame’s background might affect the way she receives feedback…