Cross border activities of multinational companies face the problem of culture. The environment of international companies include several societies which may include very different cultures. Therefore, there is a very high probability that different cultures will clash during the activities of multinational. Due to the growth of multinational companies and the globalization of markets, it is necessary to constantly attract managers and employees that are suitable and able to adapt to the multicultural environment. Numerous statistics indicate that demographic diversity in the workplace is a worldwide trend. In the United States, for example, the current labour force is older, more gender balanced and contains more ethnic minorities than in past years. These workplace changes are projected to continue to the point where women will slightly outnumber men and where there will be equal numbers of white and non-white employees in the year 2050.
The term "diversity" has been part of organizational and management literature for over twenty years. Indeed, the area is characterised by ambiguities, contradictions and uncertainties. This is why we are now more and more aware of its increasing importance in the private sector. In the context of this paper the effects of cultural diversity will be discussed along with the question, whether multiculturalism in international companies is the basis for better opportunities in competition to meet the challenges on a global scale. Another question that shall be answered is, to what extent cultural diversity management can lead to competitive economic advantages. For this purpose, the fundamental terms are interpreted first in the second chapter. The following chapter will address opportunities, risks and success factors, considering multiculturalism in international companies. In the last chapter, the stages of team development are illustrated using the "Tuckman Group Development Model".
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Term Explanation
- Culture
- Corporate Culture
- Multiculturalism
- Interculturalism
- International Entreprises
- Multiculturalism in international enterprises
- Opportunities of multiculturalsm
- Risks of multiculturalsm
- Success factors of multiculturalism
- Team development
- The goal of team development
- The five stages of team development
- Forming phase
- Storming phase
- Norming phase
- Performing phase
- Adjourning phase
- Various indicators of the effectivity
- Various indicators of ineffectiveness
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper explores the impact of cultural diversity on the development of teams within international companies. The paper analyzes the opportunities and risks associated with multiculturalism in international enterprises, examining the factors that contribute to its success. It aims to shed light on the role of diversity management in fostering effective team development and ultimately enhancing organizational performance.
- The significance of cultural diversity in international companies
- The opportunities and challenges posed by multiculturalism
- The impact of diversity management on team development
- The stages of team development and their relevance in a multicultural context
- The factors influencing team effectiveness in a multicultural environment
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing the concept of cultural diversity within the context of international companies, highlighting the increasing need for managers and employees to adapt to multicultural environments. The second chapter delves into defining key terms such as culture, corporate culture, multiculturalism, interculturalism, and international enterprises.
Chapter three focuses on multiculturalism in international enterprises, exploring its potential benefits and drawbacks. It examines the success factors that contribute to effective multiculturalism, including the importance of diversity management.
Chapter four explores the process of team development, outlining the stages of group development as described in the Tuckman Group Development Model. The chapter discusses the significance of effective team development in a multicultural context and identifies various indicators of team effectiveness and ineffectiveness.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this seminar paper include cultural diversity, multiculturalism, international companies, diversity management, team development, Tuckman Group Development Model, team effectiveness, and cultural adaptation.
- Citation du texte
- Alperen Akçay (Auteur), 2018, Development of a team in an international company with a multicultural workforce by using diversity management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/438626
