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Diversity In An Organization
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The differences that make each of us unique.
Differences in people which include therenational origin, gender race, culture, economic
status, religion, sexual orientation, physical or
cognitive ability, age or family structure.
What Is Diversity?
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Diversity Is :
` About demographics
` About profitability` About values
` About behavior
` A long term process
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If Our World Were A Village Of 100
People
In the village there would be:
` 57 Asians.
` 21 Europeans.
` 14 from north, south, central America.
` 8 Africans.
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Types Of Diversity
Gender
Age
Race
Ethnicity
Culture
Religion
Language/Accent
Disability
Height/Weight
Sexual Orientation
Education Job Title Job Function
Job Skills Union/Non-Union Part-Time/Full-TimeMarital Status
Political affiliation
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Nature of diversity
Diversity can be in the following :` Diversity of industry.
` Diversity of business.
` Diversity of product.` Diversity of market from regional to national and international.
` Diversity spanning different sectors - private or public.
` Diversity in work force from different country, different culture,different ethnic background.
` Diversity in media
rganization Structure Should Be Flexible To Allow
rowth And Diversification.
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Dimensions of diversity
` Demographic attributes.
` Task related knowledge, skills & abilities.` Values , beliefs and attitudes.
` Personality, cognitive & behavioral styles.
` Status in the work group.
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Effects Of Diversity On Business
Performance
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What Is Managing Diversity
` Its the ability to effectively inspire people to
appropriately do what is needed, where needed,when needed & make most of resources available.
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managing the differences and similarities that existwith in our work force and within our costumer and
client population.
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Required Tools For Managing
Diversity` Managers must understand discrimination and its consequences.
` Managers must recognize there own cultural biases and
prejudices.
` Managers must be willing to change the organization if necessary
to be successful in future.
` Manager should focus on personal awareness.
` Organization need to develop, implement and maintain ongoing
training to change peoples behavior.
` Manager should promote a safe place to communicate like social
gatherings and business meetings.
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Managing Diversity
Requires Culture And Systemic Changes
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Prejudice :
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Stereotypes :
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Discrimination :
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Positive Benefits Of Managing
Diversity
` Diversity enhances costumer relations and
increases market share.` It enhances employee relations and
reduces the cost of labor.
` Diversity improves work force qualityand performance in term of diverse skills,
creativity, problem solving, & flexibility.
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Concept of diversity
` It determines how each individual thinks, behave, andbelieves
` It is the lens through which we see the world
` It encompasses all the influences that shape the way we
approach daily work and living
` Diversity is about Inclusion and Engagement leaving
no one behind.
` Diversification is mainly to maximize profit and theutilize the recourses to the optimum level and to
undertake new ventures.
` Profit and non-profit organizations need diversity to
become more creative and open to change.
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Conclusion
` Diverse work force is an reflection of changing worldand market place.
` Diverse work teams bring high value to organizations.
` Respecting individual differences will benefit the
work place by creating a comparative edge and
increasing work productivity.
` Most work places are made up of diverse cultures, so
organizations need to learn how to adapt to besuccessful.
` Diversity management creates a fair and safe
environment where every one has access to
opportunities and challenges.
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