Workplace Integration: Annotated Bibliography Paper
Communication Which Promotes Workplace Integration: Annotated Bibliography
Sophia Arroyo
BUS 600 Management Communications with Technology Tools
Prof. Dwight Reimer
August 4, 2014
Communication Which Promotes Workplace Integration: Annotated Bibliography
Transportation has become more affordable in the past decade providing a surge in the variety of cultures and backgrounds of the people around us. Diversified living communities are common and thriving due to an increased level of tolerance and acceptance of the majority of the inhabitants. Verbal and non-verbal skills are developed and strengthened through these daily interactions with people whose religious views, social and political standpoints, language and customs vary …show more content…
(2013). Building consensus on defining success of diversity work in organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal, 65 (1), 58-73. doi: http://dx.doi.org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1037/a0032593
This study evaluates four aspects of diversity. Employee viewpoints of the organization and leadership, business culture, demographics including length of service and measuring success within the workplace. Measuring these areas allows the company to incorporate findings directly into their training modules as they are identified.
Nederveen P.A., Van Knippenberg, D., Van Dierendonck, D. (2013). Cultural diversity and team performance: The role of team member goal orientation. Academy of Management Journal, 56(3), 782-804. doi: 10.5465/amj.2010.0992
Age, gender and education can be overlooked and even applauded by means of integration. Goals should be set as a team and focused on the success of the organization taking into account that every person involved will play a slightly different role in accomplishing the same. Social and cultural differences are not to be used as competition. Training and recognition are necessary to stimulate …show more content…
& Singh, R. (2012). Crossing the threshold: The spillover of community racial diversity and diversity climate to the workplace. Personnel Psychology, 65(4), 755-787. doi:10.1111/peps.12001
The authors of this research conclude that the community is to be actively involved in order to “eradicate intolerance and to create more inclusive diversity climates” (Ragins, 2012). Social events and programs in the local area are ideal to promote equality and opportunity among all. Support for minority business, mentoring and educational programs is essential.
Shin, S., Kim, T., Lee, J., Bian, L. (2012). Cognitive team diversity and individual team member creativity: a cross-level interaction. Academy of Management Journal, 55(1), 197-212. doi: 10.5465/amj.2010.0270
Individuality must be balanced and promoted in order to foster a diverse environment. Motivating employees to make decisions and speak up gives them access to different views and grows positive energy within the team. Information is shared and new ideas are brought about when employees are encouraged to be
Sophia Arroyo
BUS 600 Management Communications with Technology Tools
Prof. Dwight Reimer
August 4, 2014
Communication Which Promotes Workplace Integration: Annotated Bibliography
Transportation has become more affordable in the past decade providing a surge in the variety of cultures and backgrounds of the people around us. Diversified living communities are common and thriving due to an increased level of tolerance and acceptance of the majority of the inhabitants. Verbal and non-verbal skills are developed and strengthened through these daily interactions with people whose religious views, social and political standpoints, language and customs vary …show more content…
(2013). Building consensus on defining success of diversity work in organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal, 65 (1), 58-73. doi: http://dx.doi.org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1037/a0032593
This study evaluates four aspects of diversity. Employee viewpoints of the organization and leadership, business culture, demographics including length of service and measuring success within the workplace. Measuring these areas allows the company to incorporate findings directly into their training modules as they are identified.
Nederveen P.A., Van Knippenberg, D., Van Dierendonck, D. (2013). Cultural diversity and team performance: The role of team member goal orientation. Academy of Management Journal, 56(3), 782-804. doi: 10.5465/amj.2010.0992
Age, gender and education can be overlooked and even applauded by means of integration. Goals should be set as a team and focused on the success of the organization taking into account that every person involved will play a slightly different role in accomplishing the same. Social and cultural differences are not to be used as competition. Training and recognition are necessary to stimulate …show more content…
& Singh, R. (2012). Crossing the threshold: The spillover of community racial diversity and diversity climate to the workplace. Personnel Psychology, 65(4), 755-787. doi:10.1111/peps.12001
The authors of this research conclude that the community is to be actively involved in order to “eradicate intolerance and to create more inclusive diversity climates” (Ragins, 2012). Social events and programs in the local area are ideal to promote equality and opportunity among all. Support for minority business, mentoring and educational programs is essential.
Shin, S., Kim, T., Lee, J., Bian, L. (2012). Cognitive team diversity and individual team member creativity: a cross-level interaction. Academy of Management Journal, 55(1), 197-212. doi: 10.5465/amj.2010.0270
Individuality must be balanced and promoted in order to foster a diverse environment. Motivating employees to make decisions and speak up gives them access to different views and grows positive energy within the team. Information is shared and new ideas are brought about when employees are encouraged to be