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From a manger’s perspective, how challenging is it to supervise people from a culturally diverse background? Tick the appropriate box. Please explain why you have given this answer.

Extremely challenging

Somewhat challenging

Neutral

None at all

How have you been encouraged to deal effectively with cultural diversity? Tick all that are relevant.

Worked with colleagues from a culturally diverse background before, hence am comfortable

Social meetings at work to assist employees from diverse backgrounds

Cultural sensitivity training

No help at all

What do you consider important when dealing with cultural diversity? Tick all that apply.

Its impact on global business

To understand the legal, political, social, economic and cultural environments of foreign nations

Honour beliefs and sensibilities

Encompasses the whole range of human experiences

What is the value of cultural diversity to your company and why? Tick all that apply.

Strengthens long-term competitiveness

Higher creativity and innovation

Retains the best available human talent

Amplifies corporate profits

What are the potential problems of embracing cultural diversity in a multinational organisation? Please expand your answer.

Communication difficulties

Polarises different social groups

Increases ambiguity, complexity, and confusion

Lack of cohesion

What impact does cultural diversity have on the operations of the company? Tick the appropriate box.

Extreme impact

Somewhat impact

Neutral

None at all

What are the key aspects to be considered while promoting organisational excellence in culturally diverse MNCs?

Enhance market intelligence and marketing ability

Increases adaptability & flexibility of an organisation to environmental changes

Legal compliance – equality of opportunity

Other reasons

What are the factors that enhance employee relations in culturally diverse MNCs?

The right to belong or not to belong to a Trade Union (or equivalent employee organisation)

Access to flexible working practices such as part time, parental leave, annualised hours, time off to look after dependents (e.g. older family members)

Social club where staff and their families can meet out of work hours for pleasure

Separate clubs and societies at work to help under represented culturally diverse employee’s network and improve relationships at work

If there any other methods used in your organisation, please indicate what this is

Does your company have a comprehensive policy on fostering cultural diversity at the work place in order to achieve organisational objectives? If yes, kindly summarise the policy in a few sentences or, if possible, email me a copy please? Email address: [email protected]

What qualities and skills do you think a manager of a diverse workforce should possess? Indicate all that apply.