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How can we manage the cultural differences in the workplace environment?

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Date Posted: 2017/07/19
Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

By Accpetance and respect of other's cultures and values.

Zainab Al ali
by Zainab Al ali , محاسب , معهد البصائر للتدريب

Awareness| is your reaction to people who are different than you

Attitude| Examine any cultural biases that you have and your own beliefs about cultural differences

Knowledge|The beliefs and values that you hold regarding equality may affect your behaviors

Skills|Communication is the most critical skill in the workplace, knowing how these tend to vary from culture to culture

 

Deleted user
by Deleted user

To accomodate each other's belief and tradition

 

Organizing Cultural diversities event in workplace

 

Promote individual's interest. 

 

Some of these ideas can help organization's growth and effective service delivery.

Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD)
by Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD) , University Lecturer, Freelancer Consultant and Trainer for Int'l Business & Banking TF. , FreeLancer

Thanks for invitation,

I do believe that we can manage the difference cultures in the workplace by accpting and respect these differencies and try to conect all staff with the organization's culture in order to achieving its vision and mission.

In the industrial company their is always noms and values that should be follow as an employee to manage the cultural trate in that society.

Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani
by Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani , Snr. HR & Finance Officer , Sarri Zawetta Company

Thanks 

I support Mrs. Zainab's answer 

Celeste Ann Mascarenhas
by Celeste Ann Mascarenhas , Health Care Assistant, Level 3 Nursing , Carlton Court Care Home

Empathy and understanding in a manager or within a team is an important quality to maintain cultural differences in a work environment.  Respect and a positive attitude helps the manager in working along with different cultures.  A good blend of give and take balances the equation between cultures.  It helps to have a forgiving nature as this helps build a culture and forms a strong bond in the work force.  Friendly gestures help cultures blend better and communicate well with one another.

Culture is defined as a set of values, practices, traditions or beliefs a group shares, whether due to age, race or ethnicity, religion or gender. Other factors that contribute to workplace diversity and cultural differences in the workplace are differences attributable to work styles, education or disability.

Cultural Barriers to Effective Communication. ... Thus the same words can mean different things to people from different cultures, even when they talk the "same" language. When the languages are different, and translation has to be used to communicate, the potential for misunderstandings increases.

Cultural differences causes behavior and personality differences like body language, thinking, communication, manners, norms, etc. which leads to miscommunication. For example, in some cultures eye contact is important whereas in some it is rude and disrespectful. ... Beliefs are also another cause for cultural barrier.  Flexibility helps managers manage behaviour and personality with belief among cultures.

Cultural diversity is the quality of diverse or different cultures, as opposed to monoculture, the global monoculture, or a homogenization of cultures, akin to cultural decay. The phrase cultural diversity can also refer to having different cultures respect each other's differences.

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: Definition, Trends & Examples. Cultural diversity is a form of appreciating the differences in individuals. The differences can be based on gender, age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social status. Companies have realized the value in acquiring a diverse workforce.  This generates strong ideas.

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