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Running head: Managing Cultural Diversity

Managing Culturally Diverse
Work Groups within an Organization
Natasha Avies
Troy State University

Dr. Earl Ingram
November 28, 2004

Abstract

Cultural diversity has become widespread within many organizations today. The work groups in these organizations are increasingly being staffed by culturally diverse employees. The cultural differences exhibited in the groups can enhance or weaken the function of the work group, especially in a predominantly homogenous environment. These multicultural work groups present challenges to the organization and to the managers that must reduce these challenges in order to achieve the desired success of the organization. The biggest obstacle with cultural diversity in the work groups is the managers' lack of knowledge of how to lead a culturally diverse work group or team. This paper will focus on the disadvantages associated with culturally diverse work groups, and how managers can......

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Approximate Word Count: 3567
Approximate Pages: 15 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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