HRMM058 Leadership in a Changing Context For Global Operations

Objectives of the presentation: 

To understand approach of Cross-Cultural Diversity

To understand Cross-Cultural Diversity Management 

Benefits of cross-cultural diversity in Global Business

Issues & Challenges in Cross-Cultural Diversity in the Global Business

Overcoming the issues of Cross-Cultural Diversity

Strategic approach for managing the cross-cultural diversity

Cross-Cultural Diversity in Global Business 

Culture can be explained as a specific set of assumption and anticipations that in what manner a business should be performed

There is a significant co-relation between the organizational culture and global business management

The set of different symbols, rituals, norms and values of the various individuals forms the diverse organizational culture.

The organizational culture has a direct impact over the behavior of the employees

Organizational culture supports in defining the organizational behavior of the employees as well as the their respective values and beliefs.

Cross-Cultural diversity affects the view points of the employees,

Diversity can be explained as the difference among the people on any aspect which leads in development of perception that another individual is diverse from oneself.

Dimensions on Cultural Diversity: Primary and Secondary

Primary Dimension: they are visible in nature and comprises of physical characteristics, race, age, sex and gender. They have highest impact on the behavior of the employees

Secondary Dimension: It includes factors of diversification such as work style, position, experience, education level, social class, geographical location, religion and language.

There are four major secondary dimensions which effectively demonstrates the       diversity of the employees and the managers:

Femininity versus Masculinity

Collectivism versus Individualism

Uncertainty Avoidance

Power Distance

Cross-Cultural Diversity Management in relevance with Global Business 

There is both negative as well as positive impact of cross-cultural diversity, thus it is necessary to manage it effectively

It is essential to have a suitable strategy for managing the cross-cultural diversity as it has a major impact on the decision making, communication, business processes and behaviour of the workforce.

Traditional strategies found to be inefficient in managing the challenges and issues cross-cultural diversity.

Benefits of Cross-Cultural Diversity in the Global Business 

There are several benefits of cross-cultural diversity while performing global business:

Increased workgroup efficiency

Enhanced organisational performance

Offer high competitive benefits to the organisation

Skill development of the employees

Enhanced  motivation and moral support among the employees

Improved community associations

Global benefits such as overcoming barriers related to language,  helps international expansion, etc.

Development of the international business

Results into broader perspectives and development of innovative ideas

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