Diversity

Paper Summary:

This paper takes a look at the concept of diversity in business. According to the paper, diversity is an essential facet of any organization. The paper discusses the idea that globalization of operations has created an environment where cultural differences and differences in opinions need to be understood and addressed in order to achieve success. The paper goes on to discuss the different areas of diversity and how they effect the success of an organization.

Outline:
Age Diversity in Organizations
Sexual Orientation and Its Impact on Diversity
Religious Diversity
Geographical Differences

From the Paper:

"The concept that the U.S. is a melting pot of different cultures and points of view while very true also is faced with the fact that many immigrants tend to retain almost passionate adherence to the religious beliefs of their country of origin. This is especially observed among Indians, Chinese and Japanese who have been able to hold onto their religious beliefs and the cultural traditions even though they might have lived in the U.S. for many years. (Saji, 2004) Religion also influences the ethical and moral beliefs in determining right and wrong and should be in conflict with the employee in the workplace. For example, conservative Catholics could undergo tremendous challenges in their beliefs and opinions if they were working for an abortion clinic. It is important therefore, that individuals also understand the influence of their religion and the effectiveness with which they need to undertake their tasks and responsibilities in the workplace. "

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