Multiculturalism in Group Work

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This paper discusses the experiences of the writer as the project manager for a project revolving around HP (Hewlett Packard). The paper specifically looks at cultural diversity in groups and the differences in how those from Brazil, India and the United States works as individuals and in groups. The paper discusses the writer's perceptions of the group's dynamics. The paper contains graphs.

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"Within the works of Charles Handy there is also a message that influenced my thinking on this project and its dynamic and communication strategies. Handy stresses that the application of political ideas to company management is inevitable and in particular he stresses that federalism is the concept most likely to be utilized to demonstrate company structure and change. Not only did I find this to be true regarding the materials gathered in the project context, HP, but also in the collective dynamic of the group communication associated with the work."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bing, J. W. (2004) Hofstede's Consequences: The Impact of His Work on Consulting and Business Practices. Academy of Management Executive, (18), 1, 80-87.
• Handy, C. (1993). Balancing Corporate Power: A New Federalist Paper. The McKinsey Quarterly, (3), 159.
• ITIM International Website "Geert Hofstede" Accessed January 7, 2008 from: http://www.geert-hofstede.com/
• Ledwith, S. & Seymour, D. (December 2001) Home and Away: Preparing Students for Multicultural Management. International Journal of Human resource Management, (12) 8, 1292-1312.
• Tomlinson F. & Egan, S. (2002) Organizational Sensemaking in a Culturally Diverse Setting: Limits to the 'Valuing Diversity' Discourse. Management Learning, (33) 1, 79-97.

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