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Please respond to both discussion posts. References should be within the last 5 years and also make sure citations are correct.
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As business environments have changed, new challenges have arisen regarding managing the workplace. Globalization, diversity, and cultural awareness have all had deep impacts on the workplace. Globalization has diminished the borders and boundaries that previously existed for business, requiring a deeper understanding of the cultural differences that exist. Diversity includes all forms of differences between people, whether surface level such as gender, age, race, or deeper level such as religion or sexual orientation (Nelson &Quick, 2019) as workforces have become more diverse, requiring managers to identify and understand the differences between the employees within their organization. So how do these three dynamics intersect and affect the workplace?
Intersectionality serves as a framework, reminding us that it is vitally important to learn about the individual in our workforce and their unique stories (Flowers, 2019).
Intersectionality speaks to the different identities that exist within each one of us and how we apply them in different situations. Because identities are not fixed, managers in the workplace must remember that people are more than just their race or gender identity, or sexual orientation. When individuals can be their full selves in the workplace, there is a greater sense of comfort around others.
Intersectionality allows us to see past the differences between diverse groups, different cultures and know the individual for who they truly are, and profit from the full value that they bring to the organization. No matter who we employ or where in the world we conduct business, we should create an environment where employees feel that they can be themselves in a collaborative environment (Flowers, 2019). Intersectionality requires that we understand one aspect of an individual’s identity and that all identity markers within the individual are a part of the whole (Besic, 2020).
As businesses become more global, the need for the inclusion of diverse groups and cultural awareness is evident. Inclusion aside, the workplace must do more than just identify the differences in individuals by one specific portion of their identity. There are more things that make us the same than separate us; we must create an environment where individuals can express their differences yet understand that they may be subject to multiple group memberships because of intersectionality(Besic, 2020).
Respond to this discussion post!(150words)
Some would argue that the world is getting more complicated because we are ‘forced to take a broader look at society and be cognizant of how what we do, and how we do it, are perceived and interpreted (Melnikas, 2016). The global marketplace and interconnectedness of world cultures create challenges, however, this same complication creates opportunity – both personally and professionally. As it relates to personal growth, being able to ‘reach out’ and connect with people around the globe has opened the aperture for so many who may never be able to travel and experience other cultures – you can only learn so much from watching television and reading someone else’s opinions. Per the assignment, the impacts on the workplace and workforce are immense. Organizational culture is a blend of cultures with roots in geography, societies, and personalities. This includes the many facets of diversity and the intentional decisions (actions) by leadership to support, encourage, promote, and value those attributes that are good for the employee (individual), workforce (collective) and the organization writ large. Global connections and engagements allow for reoccurring, direct, and purposeful dialogue which facilitates relationships and cultural exchanges like never before. The intersection, or better yet – intersections, are created at many points, individual and corporate, for various reasons, creating opportunities for growth and collaboration. Notwithstanding the value of global engagements and exposures, there is significant research to show that cultural and societal challenges remain as the global workforce cultures are prone to clash in some areas – specifically in the areas of compensation, employee rights and safety (Zulfiqar et al, 2018). Building global corporations and developing a dispersed workforce based on shared values and expectations when societal standards, expectations, and compensation is clearly not ‘equal’, but considered ‘adequate’ for the location (reference?). Additionally, research has shown that women, and specific ethnic minorities are more prone to hindrances in the workforce. Reinforcing inclusion, recognizing bias, and ensuring equal opportunity practices across the corporation is critical to attract, retain, and promote the best talent (Pooja Jain-Link et al, 2020).
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