Diversity is a very rich word and each and every field has some element of diversity because
it is the differences of opinions or the difference of minds of an individual in some particular
work place. The grass root level of having differences or diversity in decisions comes from the
past experiences or the experience of an individual has in their life. Personal perspectives of an
individual do get influence from the surroundings like where he/she is living and more over the
atmosphere in which his/her up bringing is done. These things make opinion different and forms
diversity. When talking about the diversity which is in terms of business so we need to focus
some areas such as gender, race, color, language, income group, religion, age etc.
The society where we are living comprises of many different types of consumers and these
employers are the real backbone for any nation success and to make the business flourish
these people need to be look after with great care. Business need to maintain the balance
and to keep the culture alive it is necessary to manage diversity at business level and all
communities must behave in a positive manner. The aim of any business should be like
that “different but equal” and its meaning is that it can be achieve by having equality at all levels
and employers must be committed towards their work.
Diversity and Business:
According to Loden & Loeser, 1991, diversity can bring many changes to the life style and to
the working style of office and more over it can be observed well when employers start adapting
the same pattern as followed by majority at work place. Managers at office has a vital role and
they can bring change to the business world because they arte the role models so they need
to focus ion their staff members. The main task is to make the diversity as organizational value
and then to make it positive in nature. It is required to change the culture of an organization
rather then changing the people of the workplace. This focus on culture change rather than
individual change frequently results in innovative ways of doing business. Instead of blaming
employees who have culturally different ways of doing work, managers take responsibility for
the "poor chemistry" and, when prudent, alter the work climate. It is acknowledged that conflict
is inevitable. As cultural awareness builds and the culture changes, conflict is viewed as part of
the change process. The more effective managers are able to tolerate conflict, and they identify
potential conflict situations. Apart from that following are important characteristics which are
required at work place by any organization:
Higher management is responsible for all type of disciplines.
Work should be done through proper hierarchy.
Awareness regarding culture is required.
Incentives and rewards are part of an employment.
Conclusion:
It seems very easy to write on this topic but on the similar point you need to have the command
over the concept and also on topic before digging into the subject like this.
