Culturally Diverse vs. Culturally Homogeneous Groups or Organizations
Do you believe that a work group or organization that is culturally diverse (in terms of the sex and racial/ethnic composition) is more effective than a culturally homogeneous group or organization? Why or why not?
I believe for different environments a culturally diverse group is more effective than a homogeneous group. For larger organizations and groups that have a broader and more diverse audience or clientele, a culturally diverse group is more effective because it speaks to the audience and provides a level of comfort when the audience or clients have the ability to interact with people that are more like them. It adds a level of comfort and also the non discrimination act. For larger groups and organizations, people expect cultural diversity especially when it shows that everyone can benefit from an organization as opposed to it catering to any specific culture or sex.
Develop a profile of the type of person most likely to experience extensive work-family conflict. Identify work pressures, family pressures, and personal characteristics most likely to produce a work-family conflict.
An example of a person dealing with work-family conflict would be a mother of 2 who has a demanding job that requires her to work long hours and even travel. She often relies on family and friends to help pick up the slack while her husband is working long hours as well. As a mother she struggles with the idea of not being at home often to help her kids with homework and because they are very active in school she doesn't always make their games or shows though she is there as often as possible but naturally a person's body and health suffers from not having enough downtime and/or exhaustion. With work picking up and having to meet with high profile customers, even when she's home she has to work to meet deadlines which in turn negatively impact time with family. Her children beg for her attention and her husband stresses her even more by constantly suggesting taking time
I believe for different environments a culturally diverse group is more effective than a homogeneous group. For larger organizations and groups that have a broader and more diverse audience or clientele, a culturally diverse group is more effective because it speaks to the audience and provides a level of comfort when the audience or clients have the ability to interact with people that are more like them. It adds a level of comfort and also the non discrimination act. For larger groups and organizations, people expect cultural diversity especially when it shows that everyone can benefit from an organization as opposed to it catering to any specific culture or sex.
Develop a profile of the type of person most likely to experience extensive work-family conflict. Identify work pressures, family pressures, and personal characteristics most likely to produce a work-family conflict.
An example of a person dealing with work-family conflict would be a mother of 2 who has a demanding job that requires her to work long hours and even travel. She often relies on family and friends to help pick up the slack while her husband is working long hours as well. As a mother she struggles with the idea of not being at home often to help her kids with homework and because they are very active in school she doesn't always make their games or shows though she is there as often as possible but naturally a person's body and health suffers from not having enough downtime and/or exhaustion. With work picking up and having to meet with high profile customers, even when she's home she has to work to meet deadlines which in turn negatively impact time with family. Her children beg for her attention and her husband stresses her even more by constantly suggesting taking time