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I Found I Was Most Effective When I Did Not Rely On Common Understand

I Found I Was Most Effective When I Did Not Rely On Common Understand

I found I was most effective when I did not rely on common understandings and was specific with my requests. Patience and respect are also critical to success. Amazing results are possible when people of different backgrounds and experiences pull together." - Joni Norby, Advisory Board, Kaplan University School of Business J. Norby, Professional Questionnaire, November 28, 2012 The EEOC, or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. ("About the EEOC: Overview", 2012) When this mix of people comes together there are a variety of cultures represented. Your posts should be in the 100-word range Discuss at least two ways that this multicultural mix can be an advantage to the career field you have chosen.(Bussiness Management)

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The integration of multicultural perspectives in the field of business management offers significant advantages that contribute to organizational growth and innovation. Firstly, diversity enhances creativity and problem-solving capabilities. When individuals from varying cultural backgrounds collaborate, they bring unique ideas and approaches to challenges, fostering innovative solutions that might not emerge in homogenous groups (Cox & Blake, 1991). This diversity can lead to better decision-making, as different viewpoints reduce the likelihood of groupthink and broaden the scope of potential strategies. Secondly, multicultural teams improve market adaptability and customer understanding. A diverse workforce can better connect with a global customer base, tailoring products, services, and marketing strategies to diverse audiences (Feingold, 2017). This cultural sensitivity bolsters brand reputation and expands market reach, which are critical for business success in an interconnected world. Overall, embracing multiculturalism in business management facilitates innovation, enhances decision-making, and improves competitiveness, ultimately driving organizational success.

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