Diversity for 1st Semester

8/2/2019 Diversity for 1st Semester

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Determinants of Behavior

Behavior


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Determinants of Behavior

Human Behavior is influenced by;

Culture

Values & Beliefs

Emotions & attitudes

Ethics

Genetics Authority


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Organizational Behavior

The organization's behavior rests on:

management's philosophy

beliefs and values

vision and mission

goals and objectives

structure and policies


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Exhibitor of Org. Behavior

i. Individualii. Groups

iii. Teams


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Org. BehaviorContd.

Organizational Behavior is the study and application of

knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act

in organizations.

Its purpose is to build better relationships by achieving

human objectives

organizational objectives

and social objectives.


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A Challenge (1 of 2)

Please Write a One Sentence

Definition Of:

Diversity?


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A Challenge (1 of 2)

Did any of the following words appear inyour definition???

Different

Diverse

Race

MinoritiesVariety

Unlike Characteristics


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Definition

The ways we are different; the conditions ofhaving unique different characteristics.

The conditions of being diverse, Variety:especially; the inclusion of diverse people (aspeople of diverse culture and race) in a group

or organization.


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Aspects of Diversity

Age

Race

Religion Gender

Ethnicity

Background KnowledgePhysical Attributes


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Understanding Diversity

Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is

respecting, appreciating and understanding the

varying characteristics of individuals.

Discrimination, narrow mindedness impairs employees

morale, strains employee relationships and thus,

damages productivity.

Not to mention, it is illegal and in terms of litigation.


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Understanding Diversity

Diversity can be summarized in one line as;

Respecting the Difference of Opinion


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Causes of Diversity

Why Organizations need Diversity?

International Movement, Immigrants, Students, etc. End ofBaby Boomers generation.

Expanded Global Operations

Growing presence of women's in workforce.


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Challenges in Diversity

Discrimination

Stereotypes and Perceptions

Harassment

High Turnover

Absenteeism Lawsuits

ExclusionIn order for diversity initiatives to be successful, it is important to eliminate

organizational tendency to exclude people for reasons which have nothingto do with the job.


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Challenges in Diversity

Research shows that these problems which canoccur are directly related to a non-investment instrong diversity initiatives. It is in your company'sbest interest to promote diversity, butovercoming these challenges sometimes takes

effort.


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Managing Diversity

Since the 1980s the line between work and personal life

has begun to blur

Solutions include:

Flexible scheduling and benefits On-site personal services (like dry cleaning or a gym)

Time-, information- or money-based strategies available

Stress is caused not by time constraints but the

psychological incursion of work into the family domain andvice versa

Some like greater integration of work and family; others

need greater separation


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Diversity Training

Used to increase awareness and toexamine stereotypes

Participants learn to value individual

differences, increase cross-cultural

understanding, and confront stereotypes


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Conclusion

A diverse team reflects a larger talent pool of which

ideas and solutions can be derived from. If you put forth

effort to rise above the challenges, you will realize the true

value of diversity in the workplace

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