...Diversity Management Student Name: Nedjam Laurent Group: 10 Name of Diversity Management Instructor: Jérôme Sutter Full reference of the article discussed: * Cronain D. 2010: ‘Keeping Turkey out of Europe’, The guardian * D’Netto, B. and A. S. Sohal, 1999: ‘Human Resource practices and Workforce Diversity: An Empirical Assessment’, International Journal of Manpower 20(8), 530-547. * Maxwell, G. A., S. Blair and M. McDougall. 2001: ‘Edging Towards Managing Diversity in Practice’, Employee Relations 23(5), 468-482. * Hodson R. 2008: ‘The personal context of work’, The social organization of work I hereby certify that the word count is 1334 words Student signature: | 1. Summary of the paper This article about the case of Turkish manufacturing industry raises the question of discrimination. Especially, it focuses our attention on the impact of demographic differences in the Turkish manufacturing industry. In fact, sources of discrimination are much more varied. We can consider the cases of the gender, age and ethnicity which are in general the most frequent, but as we can see in this article, there are other types of discrimination. So why managers have to face and resolve the problem of demographic differences in Turkish manufacturing industry? Sevki Ozgener tried to study this organization in establishing demographic differences with data collected from medium-sized business in Turkish manufacturing industry. There are many...
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...conquer 21st century, businesses started to recognize the significance of acknowledging the presence of diversity in their workplace. The concept of diversity according to the authors of Management 4th Asia pacific Edition diversity is “the term used to describe differences among people at work which mainly includes age, race, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, disability, personality, culture, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, education, experience, family status and many more.” (Schemerhorn Jr, et al., 2011). Therefore it is the variety and differences of the people working for a certain business or within the company but most of the people presume that is when we talk about diversity it is mostly the difference between ethnicity, race or gender. (UCFS: University of California, n.d.). It is very essential that businesses understand and encourage diversity in the workplace as it may arise to various advantages such as enhanced communication between employees, increase of flexibility within the business, eradication of discrimination and learning how to appreciate culture and wider range of opinions, perspective and talents that will result employees satisfaction and increase of businesses competitive edge against competitors. Advantage of working in a Diverse Workforce * Eliminate discrimination It is important for the business to encourage workplace diversity not only for the account of the business but also to the employees to prevent and eradicate discrimination...
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...HRD TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS QUESTIONNAIRE Basic information Age (please circle): 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56+ Gender:__________________ Nationality:____________________________ Please answer the following questions that relate to five separate issues within the broader topics of diversity in the workplace Age 1. Do you think that you as an employee would benefit from training that aims to provide you with skills in age diversity in the workplace? Y N 2. Do you believe that age differences in the workplace can impact on the overall teamwork & cooperation between staff members and management? Y N Please give a few examples: __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Would you prefer to work with people who from your generation or from a variety of generations? _______________________________________________ 4. Would you be interested in participating in a training seminar that will equip you with skills to better understand and work in an environment where age diversity is present? Y N Gender 5. From your point of view, should men and women be treated equally in the place of business in terms of rights and opportunities? Y N 6. Do you agree that men should have a higher...
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...1) Why is it important for an organization to have a clear definition of diversity? Diversity has been defined differently due to an intense history of civil rights. Because of this, it is very important for everyone within an organization to have a common understanding to avoid potential conflict. Although many see diversity as simple as race and gender, this definition limits of deeper, complex understanding of how the differences in everyone, and the way that these differences can be beneficial for the entire workforce. 2) Distinguish between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity. Why is it important to understand the difference between the two? Surface-level diversity is defined as the “easily perceived differences that may trigger certain stereotypes.” Deep-level diversity refers to the “differences in values, personality and work preferences.” The differences matter because of the way they affect the members of the workforce. The demographic characteristics that we tend to first think of when thinking of “diversity” (things such as race, gender, age and ethnicity) affect the way people perceive others, especially when it comes to assumptions or stereotyping. Deep-level differences affect the way people communicate, react to their leaders, negotiate, view organizational work rewards, and their general behavior at work. 3) What are the major trends in the changing populations of the United States and the world? Statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census...
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...Unit 2 - Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care. In this this report I am going to be talking about equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings. Equality Oxford dictionary definition “The state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities.” - 2014, Anonymous. Equality is treating everybody the same despite the differences that they may have. It’s about giving everybody the same chances or choices and treating everybody equally as if there are no differences involved. Why is equality important in society? Equality is very important in society this is because if there was no equality, our society would be segregated into different groups. For example there could be a segregation based on gender and that women shouldn’t be allowed to work and they should stay at home whilst men work and earn the income for the household. Another reason why equality is important to society is if equality wasn’t legalised and the law didn’t protect people then hate crime and violence would increase and nothing would be done about it. For example if people were judged on their race or religion then this would cause a lot of conflict between different races and religions and this could escalate and become a bigger problem this could also lead to segregation. Also why equality is important in society is because everybody should feel that they are treated as an individual. This means that people want to be treated individually rather...
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...level of maturation and wisdom. They are people in their retirement year when they feel they need to travel and relax they go without worries. They reach mental decline don’t like everyday life changes, reach a level independency. At this age generative stage and feel like they lost their sense of dependency. Doctors’ visits are more frequent because of decline. They are set in old ways from their past and don’t like to experience new ideas or change. In many instances they could be racist because of their upbringing. Not wanting to change the way they think regarding diversity. Also they start to think about deaf more and afraid of how that day will come. Another things poor physical health body aches, hearing, vision problem. One main issue. I believe feeling empty and Loneliness without their companion. Depression the feeling of not having appetite for sex drive and losing their memory loss of creativeness. The regrets of not making better decision when in a better stage of mind. • When you think about working professionally with members of this group, are there traits, characteristics, or other issues about the group that you would be curious about, concerned about, or intimidated by? Why would understanding diversity issues be important to you as a human...
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...Diversity and Inclusion Juanita Guthrie SOC/315 January 25, 2016 Jennifer Hudgins Diversity and Inclusion Cultural diversity has many dimensions which is what makes one person different than the other. Some of these dimensions include “cultural, gender, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, ability, age, and size differences (Harvey & Allard, 2009).” While some of these different dimensions can be chosen, such as, religion others cannot because they are born into it. Cultural diversity helps us to identify the different subordinate groups or minority group which is “a group whose members have significantly less control or power over their own lives than do the members of a dominant or majority group (Schaeffer, 2011).” The differences of each group help us to understand the differences of each and their accomplishments and struggles. We have learned with these differences so much with statistics for health and other related issues that give us insight to better prepare ourselves for different outcomes. I am a Mexican American. My mother was raised in Texas and my father in Wyoming. I have been fortunate to learn the culture, especially how to make Mexican food. Recently, with my work, I am have been able to learn more Spanish than I have growing up. My parents did not speak much Spanish to my siblings and I when we were younger. They did take us to events that celebrated significant dates that are special to Mexico though. My life was...
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...INTRODUCTION This TESCO case study for diversity summaries that, in a worldwide marketplace, big companies that hires a diverse workforce around the world, are better to explain and understand the different demographics of the global marketplace, TESCO better service and is equipped to grow in the marketplace because of its diverse workforce than that of all those small companies that has limited or small range of employee demographics. Tesco provides banking, insurance and telecommunications services as well as having a strong online presence. Tesco is a business that puts people first, ensuring its customers and colleagues are at the heart of everything it does. ‘Our core purpose is to create value for customers to earn their lifetime loyalty. Our success depends on people: the people who shop with us and the people who work with us. Earning customer loyalty is crucial and Tesco focuses to helping customers in lots of small ways which together can make a big difference. ‘Every little helps’ is more than just a slogan. It describes Tesco’s way of working with all of its stakeholders, and that includes colleagues as well as customers. Tesco works in a competitive market where products, stores, tastes and even the way customers shop are constantly changing. Tesco needs to be proactive in preparing to face these changes. This means finding talented people who will be ambassadors for the brand in the communities it serves. Diverse communities mean that it needs to recruit and...
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...Why is diversity important in the work place? Diversity in the workplace is described as the differences that each employee in the company brings to the table. Not one person is alike in a company. A person ethnicity, religion, sexual preference, and gender can set you a part from the individuals that you work with. Diversity impacts every part of the company.If diversity is accepted in a company the company will surely succeed. A company that creates a diverse environment shows its employees that no matter how different we are that we can all work together as a team. Employees should feel accepted by its company and fellow coworkers. In my research on diversity I came across an article about diversity in the New Zealand workforce or should I say the lack thereof. This article gave me further insight of the troubles that this countries workforce faced. These problems included migrant workers, the process of hiring employees, immigration process, and social partnership. The article is called Why Diversity Really Matters by Ruth Le Pla. The article gave me a understanding of exactly why their workforce was failing and how companies did not practice diversity. The article talked about Catherine Taylor who is the president of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand. Ms. Taylor surveyed many companies just to see the problems with their diversity. The results shocked me. New England’s workforce is in trouble and their labor pool is shrinking. Companies are not making it better...
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...PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE COURSE: MANAGIIGING DIVERSITY SEMESTER: SUMMER, 2015 INSTRUCTOR: MOLLIE ANDRAE Q 1. Which dimensions of business case for diversity are the most persuasive? Why? No matter which definition you put on work diversity, most organization if not all are acknowledging the importance of making diversity a business consideration. “Our work place is changing and diversity is no longer the exception, it is the norm now. It is good for business and when we achieve unity in diversity, everyone wins”. (Lativin, D.). Changes in the workplace are the result of various shifts in U.S. demographics. Among these are the country’s racial and ethnic makeup. People of color have reached over 100 million, according the U.S. Census Bureau. The dimensions of business case for diversity may vary from organization to organization depending on their priorities but the case for business diversity is somewhat the same across the board. The demographic shift creating a new customer base and workforce is not the only reason to implement diversity initiatives within a company’s business strategy. Increased globalization, improved financial results and employee retention are all part of a growing business case for diversity. To me, one of the most persuasive case for diversity is winning the competition for talent. The United States is the most diverse country in the world and no wonder is so economically successful and world super power as compared to other developed nations...
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...Diversity in the Workplace Diversity in the Workplace I have this image of America and the bronze plaque at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore”. We are a country of immigrates, built on the ideals, culture, and inclusion of our differences. Our profession should reflect the inclusive society in which America is built on. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of diversity in the workplace. Importance of diversity in the workplace “Despite modest gains in ethnic and racial minority representation in the nursing profession, the current nursing workforce does not mirror the U.S. population (Melillo, Dowling, Abdalah, Findeisen, & Khight, 2013, p. 102). According to authors, there is a clear link between lack of diversity in the nursing workforce and nursing's ability to effectively address health disparities with high-quality, culturally competent care (Melillo, Dowling, Abdalah, Findeisen, & Khight, 2013). Whether its age, gender, race or religion, the more inclusive we are the more likely we will be able to relate and understand the needs of our coworkers and patients. The intention of nursing being a discipline that embraces, integrates, and permeates cultural diversity is continually challenged and evaluated. The changes in the ethnic and cultural composition of the U.S. population constantly challenge nurses daily to...
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...Abstract Culture Diversity in Business is Simple you First have to have the steps in order to be successful both America and Overseas, which is not easy because you have to appeal to both areas and have the necessary steps put in place already in order to be successful. The second important thing in my eyes is that you have to make it diversity and appeal to all workers and customers of your business. Cultural Diversity In order to be a successful company overseas you have to have Cultural diversity but not only that I think you have to have attitude acceptance. I think that the reason why we as American work so good together is because we learn to welcome others people diversity and I think that is the reason why we are call the melting pot because we have so many different cultures in America and the military and I’m so thankful as a person I get to experience that as a soldiers and become wiser on life but sometimes in America we may have diverse cultures relating to ethnicity but then there is the culture we have as Americans that reflect the thoughts and actions of our environment. Because of our history of assimilation we are not always as acceptable of difference, but as we evolve and understand ourselves and the world around us that will also change and sometimes that is for the better. I feel that we as American don’t fully understand the cultural differences so then I ask you what is culture it is to me, what we think...
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...Cultural Diversity Activities Amanda Brogdon ELL240: Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Learners Instructor Jerrica Mesquita July 30, 2014 Cultural Diversity Activities “Connecting with families of ELLs is every bit as important as connecting with the learners themselves in the classroom” (Syrja, R. pg. 81. 2011). Learning about cultural diversity is an excellent way to get families involved. Cultural diversity is something that our children begin to understand at an early age. It is up to those who educate our children to help get parents as well as students involved in educating our children about the different cultures in our society as it is important in the success of their development. Some activities that could involve both students and their parents in cultural diversity education could include culinary diversity, arts and crafts, and culturally diverse textiles. Description of Target Group: “Building positive identities and a respect for differences means weaving diversity into the fabric of children's everyday lives. Working with families is an important first step in helping children accept, understand, and value their rich and varied world” (Gonzalez-Mena, J. & Pulido-Tobiassen, D. 2014). The target group for these activities is children in Kindergarten through second grade who are of American and Hispanic descent. They have been developed for students and their parents to do together and all three of them honor and respect cultural diversity in different...
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...Associate Program Material Diversity Worksheet Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use. 1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued? According to “Luther College” (2013), “Diversity encompasses complex differences in perspectives, identity, and points of view among individuals who make up the wider community. Diversity includes important and interrelated dimensions of human identity such as race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, nationality, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and age” (para 2nd). Diversity is valued because it powers the way people understand and interpret the world. Multiple identities, ideas, thoughts, emotions, moral and values makes the community and society work better. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? The "Dictionary. Com " (2013) website indicates that ethnocentrism is the propensity to evaluate other groups according to values and standards of their own ethnic group, particularly with the belief that their own ethnic group is superior than others group. Ethnocentrism can be detrimental to a society because of peoples false assumptions toward culture differences. It causes misjudgement and misinterpretation in the society and distorts communication between human beings. 3. Define emigration and immigration. Emigration is leaving the country or region you live in to settle in other country. For example...
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...Perspective on Discrimination in the Workplace Abstract This paper explores published articles that report on results from research conducted through the internet and non-internet resources on why do we as a society still need Affirmative Action and why isn't Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) sufficient to prevent workplace discrimination? The articles will take a look at affirmative action in admissions to public colleges, and the workforce, as well as why even with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws that protect people against sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding, family responsibilities, sexual preference, medical record, criminal record, trade union activity, political opinion, social origin, religion, and nationality or ethnic origin, workplace discrimination still occurs in today's society. This paper will also look into potential pros and cons of diversity management. Keywords: equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, discrimination, diversity In order to see why we still need Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity in our society today, I believe we need to look back at why we needed them in the first place. The term "affirmative action" was first introduced by President Kennedy in 1961 as a means to addressing discrimination that had persisted despite civil rights laws and constitutional guarantees (Brunner & Rowen, 2007). It was designed...
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