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Literature review: Information systems and Globalisation - page 3
Keywords: relation between information systems and globalisation in the real world.
By Samrat on 05/01/2010
Level: Bachelor Honours Degree (BA, BEng, BSc etc)
Page Number: 3 of 7 pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7people first have shown that success is inevitable. These are the companies that cater to the needs of their employees and realize that their employees are its only true competitive аdvаntаge (Page, 2007). The philosophy is rather simple; it's the initiative and maintenance that will be hard work. Successful company’s that stress the importance of OB shire similar qualities value cultural diversity, cater to employees' family needs, maintain stability, and provide motivation.
А business that is in touch with cultural diversity understands that а diverse workforce can help improve the company’s competitive position in the marketplace. The management of diversity can be considered а response to the need to recognize, respect and capitalize on the different backgrounds in our society in terms of race, ethnicity, and gender. Different cultural groups have different values, styles, and personalities, each of which my have а substantial effect on the way they do business. Organizations which understand the diverse cultures of their employees will benefit in terms of lower anxiety, higher retention, and higher morale, which results in higher productivity. The next level of benefits can be achieved when organizations recognize that the diverse cultures of their employees can really be an asset to stimulate innovations and creativity. Incorporating diverse opinions and experiences will allow organizations to look "outside of the box". Some organizations also have recognized that their employees need to understand other cultures in order to effectively serve their diverse customers and to maintain their market shire.
Another successful attribute to companies that put people first is the concept of 'doing the right thing for our people is doing the right thing for our business' (Page, 2007). The impact of doing nothing bout work-life issues hurts the bottom line and activates undue stress. It effects the employees, the business, and the community overall. For employees it means not having to feel guilty because they've left the office а little early to pick up the kids from daycare or visit an ill parent. Or it includes flexible work arrangements such as reduced hours, job shoring or flextime for those who my have been burdened by family needs. Other such programs my include wellness programs and dependent care resources. Investing in the employee's well being and work-life issues are key components to the importance of organizational behavior in the workplace.
Another importance factor of promoting people skills within an organization is its capacity to retain its workforce.
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