Cultural diversity in Business National Research University – Higher School of Economics Saint-Petersburg Branch 2012

Content: Introduction Local differences in management style Advantages of diversity in the Workplace Experience of IBM Conclusion

Local differences in management style: Michael Newman. articles/management-and-cultural-diversity html North America and noth-west Europe analysisrationalitylogicsystems Southern Europe and Southern America personal relationsintuitionsensitivityemotion

status has to be achieved the largely protestant cultures promotion by seniority most Latin and Asian cultures Michael Newman. articles/management-and-cultural-diversity html

Diversity in the Workplace integration workers from culturally diverse backgrounds into the workforce Michael D. Lee.

increased creativity increased productivity new attitudes new language skills Business advantages of diversity in the workplace: Michael D. Lee.

Experience of IBM Experience of IBM Kylie Nicolson. development/cultural-diversity-ibm-style/115423/ Policy base Policy base Special meetings Special meetings Special staff Special staff Publication of a diversity calendar Publication of a diversity calendar

Conclusion: Diversity of management styles across cultures Importance of cultural diversity IBM gains the profit from diversity in the workplace

References : Michael Newman. Management and cultural diversity cultural-diversity html Michael D. Lee, MBA, a professional speaker, diversity consultant and the author of several books on diversity in the workplace. Business Advantages of Diversity in the Workplace. Kylie Nicolson, diversity program manager, Organizational Culture and Change for IBM Australia & New Zealand. Cultural diversity, IBM style diversity-ibm-style/115423/

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