Multiculture in Business

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This paper explores the issues that arise in multi-national companies, as their employees and management learn to deal with the differences in cultures across the nations. The paper begins with a definition of the cultural differences that businesses could face, such as religion, law, work-ethic. The paper then offers a look at organizational culture and ritual, where many companies often have an internal form of culture as well. The writer includes a negative perspective, where these rituals can create barriers within the workplace. The paper offers examples and benefits of programs designed to help close the gap between the different cultures within the organization.

Contents:
Introduction
Definitions
Organizational Culture and Ritual
Rituals as Barriers in Organizations
Culture and Standards of Behavior
Reasons for Diversity Programs
Diversity Program Development
Managing the Expatriate
Conclusion
References

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"Some rituals in organizations serve as barriers to new members of the organization, maintaining the status quo, or at least maintaining power in the hands of those who currently possess it. For example, although women have entered the workforce in large numbers in the United States, there is little after-hours socializing which consists of men and women from work getting together. Men continue to go out with men after work, and women go out with women (typically)."

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