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Luma Zaiton
LE24613
Research project management
unit 6
Title
A culture of diversity in a multinational work environment
Cultural diversity in the workplace is when companies are open to hiring employees from all sorts of different backgrounds; regardless of race, religion, and culture.
There are some very positive benefits to individuals and employing companies; Increased productivity_ Improved creativity_ Increased profits_ Improved employee engagement _ Reduced employee turnover _Improved company reputation_ Wider range of skills_ Improves cultural insights.
Cultural Diversity
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to clarify the effects of cultural diversity in the company InterPro wood industries. In particular, the study highlights the issue of diversity management in a multinational organization and focuses on diversity dimensions and strategies. We analyzed the diversity model in Interpro wood industries and their own way of managing diversity in a multicultural workforce. Interpro company is a factory for the manufacture of wood products with a staff of 150. The sample was taken, the questionnaire distributed and analyzed using google forms. The results of the study were positive and support cultural diversity in the work environment.
Interpro Wood Industries
It is a factory for manufacturing wooden products. In this selected company there were only two nationalities (Indian and Pakistani workers and employees) with the Pakistani management team. The performance of the company was tending lower and lower until new top management hired, it was decided the diversity of nationalities. The main objective is to increase the company's sales by increasing human resource performance with a sustainable organizational culture. Diversity in nationalities was a decision to motivate employees through competition, exchange of experiences, and openness to other cultures.
Diversity in the workplace the organization employs a diverse group of people, reflecting the community in which it is located and working. SHRM defines inclusion separately from diversity as "achieving a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to the success of the organization."
Theory
Theory: the diversity of multi nationalities raises the performance of the Interpro Wood Industries company.
Aim: Achieving a diverse environment that includes multinationals and how to deal with the diversity of cultures within the company.
Objectives:
• Study the effect of diverse environments in Interpro Wood Industries.
• Distribute questionnaires to study the views of employees and managers on the diversity of cultures among them especially in multinational part in Interpro Wood Industries.
• Focus on how to deal with cross-culture in Interpro Wood Industries.
Achieve goals
Implement a strategy
Diversity can be promoted in the workplace by implementing some strategies such as a commitment to enhancing your cultural competence, actively searching for new perspectives and ideas, and contributing to the cultural diversity of your workplace.
Choose a strategy
1) EFFECTS OF DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT AND INCLUSION ON ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES: A CASE OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION
Conclusion
This article presents a pilot study on the effects of diversity management and inclusion on organizational results. The importance of managing and incorporating diversity into your organization is particularly useful for multinationals where diversity and inclusion are part of their core values.
Bottom line: Managing diversity and inclusion has had a positive impact on employee job satisfaction and staff performance.
secondary
data
2)International Cultural Diversification and Corporate Social Performance in Multinational Enterprises
conclusion
This study aims to analyze the influence of international cultural diversification of a multinational enterprise on its corporate social performance and to investigate the moderating effect of slack financial resources on this relationship. The results demonstrate that international cultural diversification is positively correlated with the social performance of firms and that a high level of slack financial resources leads multinational enterprises operating in markets with different cultural profiles to improve their corporate social performance.
Methodology
Population about 150 people work in Interpro Wood Industries it's divided between 120 employees and 30 managers.
Sample size about 10% of the population.
This research targets the diversity of cultures and their impact on the performance of the multinational company and employees.
Research question: How does the diversity of cultures increase the performance of the company?
the appropriate approach to answering the question was in surveys to know the opinions of employees and managers about the diversity of cultures among them.
Nature of the survey 11 specific questions .
The methods chosen in this research are the random sampling method and the stratified sampling method.
The Questionnaire
Q1 What country are you from? Open choice
Q2 Your classification in the company manager or employee? 2 choice (manager \ employee)
Q3 Do you support the diversity of cultures in the workplace? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q4 Do you think that the diversity of nationalities in the company contributed to learning new skills? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q5 Do you change your behavior or way of working when work with people from other country cultures? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q6 Do you oppose the diversity of cultures in the company? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q7 Do you think that multinationals in the workplace will raise the performance of the company? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q8 Do you think that the diversity of cultures contributed to finding smart solutions, and creative ideas in the company? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q9 Diversity of cultures creates a stimulating environment for action? 5 choice (strongly agree – strongly disagree )
Q10 What is your assessment of the company from 5 in terms of performance before the decision to include nationalities? (whereas 5 is the best performer, 1 is the worst performer). 5 choice
(1-2-3-4-5)
Q11 What is your assessment of the company from 5 in terms of performance after the decision to include nationalities? (whereas 5 is the best performer , 1 is the worst performer). 5 choice
(1-2-3-4-5)
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Methodology
data analysis
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results
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Different cultures can be encouraged to innovate, develop, and find smart solutions in trusting employees for the experience and allowing open communication between all levels of the organization. This will help increase productivity by giving employees an additional sense of purpose.
Employees strongly agree that the diversity of cultures creates a stimulating environment for work and this depends on choosing the appropriate management and strategy to deal with employees and obtain the necessary support and motivation that will automatically reflect on their affiliation and dedication to their work and for a company.
Conclusion
conclusion
When the cultures are diversified in the company and freedom is given to share the employees with their different opinions, ideas and culture, this positively affects the performance of the employees and therefore the company will be affected positively. Employee participation is the direct result of a firm's strong culture. A culture of high performance promotes the behaviors and standards that make the organization achieve excellent results by setting clear business goals, setting employee obligations, creating an educational environment, encouraging employees to grow and reinventing themselves continuously.
Recommendation
* Directing employees to learn from each other and communicate freely and transparently, and not to restrict their ideas and freedom while observing not to cross borders.
* I advise the company to organize brainstorming sessions continuously as it is a distinguished way to promote innovation and productivity in the company.
* encourage teamwork in the company and enjoy a good work ethic and give your employees training courses related to diversity.
* Justice and equality in dealing with employees.
The End