WHAT ARE THE MERITS / POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR


Cultural diversity involves the differences in the composition of members of an organization in terms of nationality, race, color, gender, creed, religion or age --- in other words, an array of culture found among people from diverse backgrounds. Organizational behavior refers to the nature of interactions among people and groups within an organization. The positive influence of cultural diversity facilitates members of the organization to build relationships and acknowledge each other regardless of their differences of origin and background.


DEFINE AND ESTABLISH CULTURAL DIVERSITY
A typical organization has an extensive range of people who have cultural and personal differences. A small business interested in fostering cultural diversity among its employees endeavors to create mutual respect for the different cultures, along with enabling personnel to reach their full potential. Acknowledging diverse cultures enables the organization to positively influence the organizational behavior that, in turn, enhances the performance and image of the organization. The business should portray the cultural diversity aspect of the organization in the mission statement.

TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
The patterns of behavior in the organization are influenced by the nature of interactions and degree of diversity within the organization. The business, therefore, should seek to create an organizational culture that not only enhances the diversity of its workforce composition but also boosts individual performance. The positive influences of cultural diversity not only enable the organization to increase the scope of its reach --- the business also receives favorable exposure from every sector of the population due to its multicultural approach.

INFLUENCING CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Cultural diversity is geared toward having a deep respect and understanding of the various people in the organization. This aspect of the organization is strengthened by having feedback, teamwork, team-building activities and interpersonal communication. During such engagements, individuals are able to interact and appreciate each other's culture; consequently, an accommodating culture and organizational behavior is established within the organization.

SUSTAINING POSITIVE INFLUENCE PROGRAMS
Programs for positive influence should always be adjusted to suit the dynamic nature of interactions among people. Establish regular forums and educational programs in which participants are trained to be sensitive to and appreciate cultural diversity, as well as in maintaining desirable organizational behavior. Regularly post motivational quotes and messages of cultural diversity on public bulletin boards. Concentrate on creating programs that internalize cultural diversity into the organization's behavior.
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