SCENARIO 3-1 Making Sense of Behaviour in Organizations Is Challenging at the at the Best

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SCENARIO 3-1
Making sense of behaviour in organizations is challenging at the best of times.Many changes occur on almost a daily basis,which affects a company's ability to compete and maintain profitability while at the same time paying attention to employee needs,globalization and increasing multiculturalism.Jack Fraser,director of human resources at Central Telecom,wished to take some further training and join managers from other organizations to learn about the forces that shape workplace diversity.During his training sessions,Jack became keenly aware of the many factors that cause and contribute to diversity and what some of the impacts are upon employees individually and collectively.Jack determined that if Central Telecom is to keep pace with the competition and provide a good place for employees to work and also retain their services over the longer term,he would have to develop a program and standards to facilitate the process.Good dialogue with company personnel,accurate information from others with similar experiences,and a dedication toward a quality work life would all assist.Sensitive issues centered on employee values and attitudes would have to be addressed and the impact from the larger society considered and incorporated.In short,Jack needs to grasp not only a full understanding of organizational dynamics,but must use his experience and expertise to apply the process to his company.
-Refer to Scenario 3-1.To design an effective diversity training program Jack will need to design an approach that will focus on a variety of programs in

• A)recruiting and selection policies.
• B)training and development practices.
• C)recognizing different cultures and backgrounds.
• D)A and B above.
• E)A,B and C above.

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Definitions:

Participative Process

A decision-making approach that involves input and active participation from multiple stakeholders or team members.

Group Performance

The outcome or result of the combined efforts of a team or group working together towards a common goal.

Empowerment

The process of giving individuals or groups the authority, resources, and opportunity to make decisions and contribute to their own success and the success of their organization.

Shared

Shared, in the context of organizational behavior, refers to resources, responsibilities, or ideas that are collectively used, borne, or developed by a group of people.