Group-9 (TIS-86) Rounak Agarwal Navnath Bagal Deepika Sharma
Shalaka Jaitapkar Sowmya Mishra Malar Kalaivani Diversity Defined Diversity is defined as a difference or variety. Without differences or variety among people in the world, the ability to grow and learn would be limited. What Is Diversity In The Workplace?
Diversity in the workplacerefers to differences werecognize in ourselves andothers, such as: Gender,Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Age,Religion, Sexual Orientation,Family Structures, Physicaland Mental Disabilities orChallenges. Importance of Diversity
It is therefore necessary to understand and embracediversity. It is also necessary to understand thateach persons contributions to the organization areimportant as a means for growth. Types of Diversity Benefits of Workplace Diversity
Increased adaptability Broader service range Variety of viewpoints More effective execution Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace
Communication Resistance to change Implementation of diversity in theworkplace policies Successful Management of Diversity in theWorkplace Our Diversified Family
"If we could shrink the earth'spopulation to a village of precisely100 people, with all the existinghuman ratios remaining the same,it would look something like thefollowing. There would be: Family Members 57 Asians 21 Europeans; 14 from the Western Hemisphere, both north and south 8 Africans 52 would be female 48 would be male 70 would be non-white 30 would be white 70 would be non-Christian 30 would be Christian 89 would be heterosexual 11 would be homosexual How to maintain it? Recognizing, appreciating, valuing, and utilizing theunique talents and contributions of all individuals Ward off change resistance with inclusion Foster an attitude of openness in your organization Promote diversity in leadership positions Utilize diversity training Launch a customizable employee satisfaction surveythat provides comprehensive reporting The Challenges of Workplace Diversity
- The challenge lies in the continuous improvement of the integration and social acceptance of people from different backgrounds. - Our differinghuman characteristics influence the way we think, act, interact, and make choices. - Often, these differences interfere with our ability tosupport, trust, and respect each other, and thus to effectively function together. Assumptions of Superiority Assumptions of Correctness
Im better than you. Assumptions of Correctness This is the way it should be Assumptions of Universality Were all the same.Everybody is just like me. Hierarchy of Cultures World Culture Major Culture (e.g., U.S. culture)
Humanity Major Culture (e.g., U.S. culture) A regional or national group with a common culture Subculture (e.g., various immigrant groups) A cultural group within a major culture Corporate Culture An organization within a major culture or subculture Corporate Culture Employee Expectations Rewards Old Economy: Security
New Economy: Personal Growth Enron: Personal wealth Rewards Old Economy: Salary New Economy: Stock options Enron: Lightening quick promotions Corporate Culture Leadership Organization Old Economy: Top down
New Economy: Inspirational Enron: Know-it-all arrogant Organization Old Economy: Hierarchy New Economy: Network Enron: Individual fiefdoms Corporate Culture Corporate Goal Board of Directors
Old Economy: Steady growth New Economy: Fast growth Enron: Appearing to grow fast Board of Directors Old Economy: Rubber stamp New Economy: Independent Enron: Rubber stamp Corporate Culture Approach to Legality/Morality Board of Directors
Old Economy: Steady growth New Economy: Fast growth Enron: Appearing to grow fast Board of Directors Old Economy: Aim to meet the rules New Economy: Push the limits Enron: Circumvent the rules Culture Comparisons What words describe your culture versus another
Most prominent personality characteristic. Most positive characteristic and/orcontribution. Worse characteristic and/or contribution. Characteristics as co-workers. What would you like to better know aboutthem. Thoughts on Culture An organization hasintegrity-is healthy-whenit is whole, consistent,andcomplete, that is, when itsmanagement, operations,strategy and culture fittogether and makesense. Thank You!!!