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Work Diversity,[object Object],Work:-,[object Object],Exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something.,[object Object],Diversity:-,[object Object],1. The state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. ,[object Object],2. Variety; multiformity. ,[object Object],3. a point of difference. ,[object Object],Work Diversity :-,[object Object], It is defined as: “the variation of social and cultural identities among people existing together in a defined employment or market setting”.,[object Object]
DIVERSITY IN WORK,[object Object],Cornell University explains that diversity is "about learning from others who are not the same, about dignity and respect for all, and about creating workplace environments and practices that encourage learning from others and capture the advantage of diverse perspectives." ,[object Object],Diversity can include the personal attributes that we normally think of, such as race, gender, age, religious and political affiliation, and sexual orientation. However, diversity in the workplace also includes other attributes, such as educational attainment, working style, cognitive ability, geographical location and socioeconomic issues. Becoming aware of these attributes and respecting the difference between you and your employees can be challenging, but also rewarding,[object Object]
Relational ,[object Object],Religion ,[object Object],Racial ,[object Object],Gender ,[object Object],Women are increasingly breaking into male-dominated industries. ,[object Object],Interpersonal compatibility, and  strong team relationship. ,[object Object],DIVERSITY,[object Object],Driven by the different types of positions ,[object Object],When multiple personalities are combined in a workplace team environment, diversity is inevitable,[object Object],People are like thumbprints: no two are exactly the same,[object Object],four different generations present in the workplace: the Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millenials,[object Object],Generational ,[object Object],Regional ,[object Object],Cultural ,[object Object],Coworkers ,[object Object],Positional ,[object Object]
Similarity leads to linking and attraction,[object Object],Diversity leads to a better task relevant process and decision making,[object Object],original practices used  to effectively manage diversity:,[object Object],1.Include/exclude,[object Object],2.Deny,[object Object],3.Assimilate,[object Object],4.Supress,[object Object],5.Isolate,[object Object],6.Tolerate,[object Object],7.Build relationship,[object Object],8.Foster mutual adaptation,[object Object]
Sony actively utilizes and nurtures the diverse characteristics and ideas of employees in each region. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Employing Individuals with disabilities
Employing Senior CitizensIn 2005, Sony Corporation launched DIVI@Sony in Japan as a  part of Sony's effort to provide career support for female employees .,[object Object],In USA Sony introduced a new mentoring program  WAVE (Woman of Action, Vision and Empowerment)-Women’s  forum,[object Object],In Europe, Sony is also actively promoting the careers of female employees through work practices.,[object Object],It is also a rendering it’s support for Women in Business, a project of the Japan Institute of Workers' Evolution. ,[object Object]
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Japanese law requires of the workforce of companies of that individuals with disabilities constitute at least 1.8% a certain size. In fiscal year 2008, Sony Corporation employed 339 employees with disabilities, representing 2.22% of its workforce, well above its legal obligation. ,[object Object],Sony Corporation has realized a system under which such individuals can work in either part-time or full-time positions at domestic Sony Group locations.  Sony also offers a variety of life design-related training programs aimed at supporting the efforts of its employees to formulate and fulfill an increasingly wide variety of life plans after retirement.,[object Object]
Infosys and its subsidiaries have 114,822 employees as on June 30, 2010,[object Object],Infosys  strives to employ people representing the widest possible variety to reflect the diversity of world it serves.,[object Object],[object Object]
Infosys Women Inclusivity Network (IWIN)promotes a gender-sensitive work environment.De-emphasize the differences. The unique advantages of every minority become a part of the Infosys core values...”,[object Object],[object Object]
N R Narayana Murthy  launched SPARK Guru: "For Infosys, diversity in talent is not an optionbut is a critical success factor to win in the Flat World”.,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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  1. Generational diversity:- one of the least analysed components of diversity. · Today's workforce is comprised of four separate generations, each with distinctive traits that are defined by their era. Mature workers were born before 1946 and are appreciative of authority and job security. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1960 and thrive on accomplishment and hard work. Gen-Xers, whose birthdays fall between 1961 and 1979, are more casual in their relationships with their employers. Gen-Yers were born after 1980 and are anchored in current technology and ambition. Managers have the challenge of inspiring all four generations to work together as one unit. Religion :-The EEOC experienced a 21 percent increase in discrimination charges based on religion in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack.
  2. that illustrates some of the ways in which we are different or similar to each other. This model was used to assist in the development of the General Motors Diversity Logo