2. Context
Introduction
Cultural diversity in workplace
Life without cultural diversity
Impacts of cultural diversity
Recommendations
Conclusion
3. Cultural diversity
Cultural diversity refers to differences
among people because of their racial or
ethnic backgrounds, language, dress and
traditions
6. Cultural awareness
Foundation of communication
Get aware of one’s values and beliefs
Misunderstanding occurs when a person
lacks awareness
7. Cultural diversity in
workplace
Diversity consists of all the different factors
that make up an individual, including age,
gender, culture, religion, personality, social
status .Today's workforce is made up of a
very diverse population of individuals from
every part of the world, which creates
dynamic multiracial and multicultural
organizations. Such diversity brings with it
many differences in skills, abilities and
experiences.
8. Cultural Intelligence:
Cultural intelligence or
cultural quotient (CQ) is
a term used in business,
education, government
and academic research.
Cultural intelligence
can be understood as the
capability to relate and
work effectively across
cultures.
9.
10. Elements of cultural intelligence:
Four tips for developing your cultural
intelligence are:
Be open minded. Try never to make
assumptions based on nationality
Raise your self-awareness and your
awareness of others. Try to understand
how your own culture influences your
thinking and your behavior.
Develop your cultural knowledge
Adapt your behavior
12. Effects of cultural diversity on
business:
Positive Effects:
Increased adaptability
Variety of ideas and opinion
Learning and growth
Enhances communication skills
Life experience
Successful business
13. Continue
Negative impacts :
Communication barrier
Resistance to change
Socio-cultural differences
Education, age and gender
Personality
Homosexuality was considered to be a deviant behavior for so long, but today many people of the cultural majority consider it to be satisfactory and acceptable.
Some of subcultures are:
Tribes
Street Fashion
Hip Hop
Industrial
Nerd
Lifestyle
Gender identity-based culture
Youth subculture
Sexual Subcultures
Criminal Subculture
Entertainment
Clothing
Food
Traditions
Customs
Heritage
Cultural awareness is the foundation of communication. It is the ability of a person to stand back from oneself and to get aware of one’s values, perceptions and one’s beliefs. Every single person perceives and interprets in different ways. Misunderstandings and misperceptions occur when a person lacks awareness of his behavioral rules and project it on others
Globalization has increased by a great amount in past 2 decades. With the increase in technology and other advancements, the world has become a global village. Due to which, cultural diversity is increasing day by day. we have come to the conclusion that diverse environment can be very beneficial. However, there are some problems that arise due to cultural diversity but they can be solved through communication and understandings. To improve this, we can learn different languages and learn about other cultures.