MBA Seminar Presentation on Cultural Diversity

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Model Multiple CollegeJanakpur, Nepal
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A Seminar Presentation on
Cultural Diversity in Organization
Presented By- Krishna Dipesh Rakesh Mohammad
Ali Chandani Nishant
Presented To- Sonila Shakya Maam
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Introduction to Cultural Diversity
• Objective
• Importance and Need of Cultural Diversity
• Types of Workplace Diversity
• Benefits of Cultural Diversity
• Challenge Faced
• Examples of Cultural Diversity
• How to Manage a Cultural Diversity
• Findings
• Conclusion
• References

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What is Cultural Diversity
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• Diversity refers to the differences in employees
  as a result of the various backgrounds to which
  they belong. These backgrounds include but are
  not limited to gender, age, race, color,
  ethnicity, and physical ability.
• Cultural diversity refers to differences among
  people because of their racial or ethnic
  backgrounds, language, dress and traditions.It is
  the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic
  groups within a society.

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What is Cultural Diversity
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• It is the variety of differences between people
  in an organization
• It is the appreciation of the differences in
  individuals
• Cultural Diversity is based on following terms
• Race
• Language
• Gender
• Religion
• Ethnic Group
• Social Status
• Age
• Sexual Orientation
• Personality
• Education

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Objective
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• The main objective of the study was to
  investigate the extent to which diversity
  management enhances organizational efficiency.
  The specific objectives were to examine
• (a) the extent to which the management of
  employee perception of marginalization, cultural
  diversity, and conflict, as well as work attitude
  influence diversity management
• (b) the extent to which teamwork and diversity
  management influence organizational efficiency.

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Model Of Diversity Management And Organizational
Efficiency
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• The above image is about- Spheres of Activity in
  the Management of Cultural Diversity.
• It is divided in 7 branches which are as follows
• Organization Culture
• HR Management System
• Higher Career Involvement of Women
• Race/Ethnicity/ Nationality
• Education Programs
• Cultural Difference
• Mind Sets About

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Quote
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• PLEASURE IN THE JOB PUTS PERFECTION IN THE WORK

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Importance and Need of Cultural Diversity
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• Rapid adaptability
• Availability of a greater variety of alternative
  techniques for solving problems
• In-service sourcing
• Allocation of resources
• Wider range of services
• Efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of
  projects

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Types of Workplace Diversity
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• Race
• Education
• Ethnicity
• Generations
• Gender
• Religion
• Sexual Orientation
• Workers with disabilities

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Workplace Issues Involving Cultural Diversity
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• Conflict
• Harassment
• Disregarding needs

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Benefits of Cultural Diversity in organization
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• Leadership
• Innovation
• Respect
• Reputation
• Productivity
• Growth
• Recruitment
• Compliance

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Challenge Faced
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• 1. Gender discrimination
• 2. communication barriers
• 3. Ethnic marginalization
• 4. discrimination
• 5. resistance to change
• 6. Age

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Communication Gap
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Examples of Cultural Diversity
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Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson bring a true
company-wide approach to cultural diversity. From
using technology to eliminate gender bias, to
training interviewers to recognise and combat
bias during the hiring process. Reddit
co-founder and former CEO, Alexis, stepped down
from Reddits board in 2020 with the request that
his seat go to a Black board member. Google With
4,000 languages available to users, Google
brings a real-world solution to a global
audience. This has been the driving force behind
the companys success. Their motto is inspiring,
never judge a search engine by its
interface". Kelloggs Ranked number 21 on
DiversityIncs 2019 list, Kelloggs has more
women in leadership roles than the national
average.
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How to Manage a Cultural Diversity
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• Create written policies
• Provide sensitivity training
• Create an accountability plan
• Address microaggressions
• Impose a zero-tolerance policy
• Encouraging and embracing different viewpoints

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Findings
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• Management of cultural differences
• Workforce diversity for organizational
  competitiveness.
• Cost
• Resource Acquisition
• Marketing
• Creativity
• Problem Solving
• Suggestions for Organization Change
• Leadership
• Training
• Research
• Culture and Management System
• Follow-up

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Conclusion
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• Diversity in the workplace is not only good for
  employers and employees, but is also good for the
  welfare of the company. With a Diverse workplace,
  everyone will be more open-minded with their
  co-workers.
• Cultural diversity can have a powerful effect on
  communication within the organisation. In today's
  business world organisations have become
  multicultural communities.
• Managing cultural diversity leads to competitive
  advantages in cost structures and through
  maintaining the highest quality human resources.
• The arguments, data, and suggestions presented in
  the case is very useful to organizations to build
  commitment and promote action for managing
  diversity efforts.

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References
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• https//www.thomas.co/resources/type/hr-blog/impor
  tance-cultural-diversity-workplace
• https//www.deputy.com/blog/the-importance-of-cult
  ural-diversity-in-the-workplace
• https//www.hult.edu/blog/benefits-challenges-cult
  ural-diversity-workplace/
• https//journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/215824401
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