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Handout 7 Week 9 Diversity
Handout 7 Week 9 Diversity
2. Secondary ( Acquired )
– Deep level and cannot be seen
– Acquired such as educational background, geographic location,
knowledge, attitudes, skills, physical abilities,marital status
− Differences in position and opinions and disparity in income,
due to work experiences, authority,status
Barriers to Inclusion
1. inclusion/exclusion
2. denial/admission
3. assimilation
4. suppression
5. isolation/integration
6. build relationship/burn bridges
7. foster mutual adaptation
dependent on
a) context of situation eg environment, diversity tension
b) dynamism of interactions eg individual mindset
c) combination of factors ie will depend which is dominant at any
point of time
Cultural Dimension of Diversity
Hofstede’s Primary Dimensions
Nature of Conflicts
1. Dysfunctional Conflict
Destructive conflict focused on emotions and differences
between the two parties