1. Group-9 (TIS-86) Rounak Agarwal Navnath Bagal Deepika Sharma
Shalaka Jaitapkar
Sowmya Mishra
Malar Kalaivani

2. Diversity Defined
Diversity is defined as a difference or variety. Without differences or variety among people in the world, the ability to grow and learn would be limited.

3. What Is Diversity In The Workplace?
Diversity in the workplace refers to differences we recognize in ourselves and others, such as: Gender, Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Age, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Family Structures, Physical and Mental Disabilities or Challenges.

4. Importance of Diversity
It is therefore necessary to understand and embrace diversity. It is also necessary to understand that each person’s contributions to the organization are important as a means for growth.

5. Types of Diversity

6. Benefits of Workplace Diversity
Increased adaptability
Broader service range
Variety of viewpoints
More effective execution

7. Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace
Communication
Resistance to change
Implementation of diversity in the workplace policies
Successful Management of Diversity in the Workplace

8. Our Diversified Family
"If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look something like the following. There would be:

9. Family Members
57 Asians 21 Europeans; 14 from the Western Hemisphere, both north and south 8 Africans
52 would be female 48 would be male
70 would be non-white 30 would be white
70 would be non-Christian 30 would be Christian
89 would be heterosexual 11 would be homosexual

10. How to maintain it?
Recognizing, appreciating, valuing, and utilizing the unique talents and contributions of all individuals
Ward off change resistance with inclusion
Foster an attitude of openness in your organization
Promote diversity in leadership positions
Utilize diversity training
Launch a customizable employee satisfaction survey that provides comprehensive reporting

11. The Challenges of Workplace Diversity
- The challenge lies in the continuous improvement of the integration and social acceptance of people from different backgrounds.
- Our differing human characteristics influence the way we think, act, interact, and make choices.
- Often, these differences interfere with our ability to support, trust, and respect each other, and thus to effectively function together.

12. Assumptions of Superiority Assumptions of Correctness
I’m better than you.
Assumptions of Correctness
This is the way it should be
Assumptions of Universality
We’re all the same. Everybody is just like me.

13. Hierarchy of Cultures World Culture Major Culture (e.g., U.S. culture)
Humanity
Major Culture (e.g., U.S. culture)
A regional or national group with a common culture
Subculture (e.g., various immigrant groups)
A cultural group within a major culture
Corporate Culture
An organization within a major culture or subculture

14. Corporate Culture Employee Expectations Rewards Old Economy: Security
New Economy: Personal Growth
Enron: Personal wealth
Rewards
Old Economy: Salary
New Economy: Stock options
Enron: Lightening quick promotions

15. Corporate Culture Leadership Organization Old Economy: Top down
New Economy: Inspirational
Enron: Know-it-all arrogant
Organization
Old Economy: Hierarchy
New Economy: Network
Enron: Individual fiefdoms

16. Corporate Culture Corporate Goal Board of Directors
Old Economy: Steady growth
New Economy: Fast growth
Enron: Appearing to grow fast
Board of Directors
Old Economy: Rubber stamp
New Economy: Independent
Enron: Rubber stamp

17. Corporate Culture Approach to Legality/Morality Board of Directors
Old Economy: Steady growth
New Economy: Fast growth
Enron: Appearing to grow fast
Board of Directors
Old Economy: Aim to meet the rules
New Economy: Push the limits
Enron: Circumvent the rules

18. Culture Comparisons What words describe your culture versus another
Most prominent personality characteristic.
Most positive characteristic and/or contribution.
Worse characteristic and/or contribution.
Characteristics as co-workers.
What would you like to better know about them.

19. Thoughts on Culture
“An organization has integrity-is healthy-when it is whole, consistent,and complete, that is, when its management, operations, strategy and culture fit together and make sense.”

20. Thank You!!!