Global Diversity
The
term global diversity implies a
heterogeneous workforce - as does the term diversity - but differs from
the
U.S.
usage in two ways.
First, a globally diverse workforce generally includes a variety of
nationalities, and communication is conducted in a common language
(usually
English), which may be a second language for many or even a majority of
local
employees. Secondly, issues of political
exclusion are absent and the workforce, especially at management level,
consists of political peers who may resist adaptation to the dominant
(and
often foreign) corporate culture.
Effective management of a globally diverse workforce requires a
different approach from managing a diverse U.S.
workforce.
