The Potential Effect of Cultural Differences in a Culturally Diverse Work Environment

Abstract

On the eve of the 21st century, the challenges facing organizations are quite different than they were just a few short decades ago; change has become more rapid and more complex. A recent survey revealed American managers feel that coping with this rapid change is itself the most common problem facing them and their organizations today. Experts tell us that organizations are facing the specific challenges of global competition and see a need for organizational renewal, finding strategic advantage, maintaining high standards of ethics and social responsibility, supporting diversity, and managing the new employee relationships that emphasize empowerment and team.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA369454

Entities

People

  • John E. Merchant
  • Paul F. Tully

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Families (Human)
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • North America
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Associations
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Semiconductors
  • Teamwork
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.