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The changing of demographics, globalisation of business, and the pursuit of effective competition makes it imperative for organisations to implement programmes for diversity management. The ability to manage a diverse workforce will be a major determinate of the continued survival and success in becoming a global corporation. Many organisations have begun by initiating training programmes, yet they have not explored the full scope of a diverse environment by introducing a complete diversity programme that is fully supported by upper management. Diversity is a very sensitive issue and if not handled properly it can be detrimental to an organisation. A cultural evolution is taking place in the worldwide workforce, and those organisations that take immediate action will be in the forefront of the global business environment.

In the contemporary world, the celebration of difference and avowal of identity politics have come to be regarded as the hallmarks of a progressive, modern society. Yet, the once-clear definitions of "us" and "them" are being blurred in the confusing interface of national, cultural, linguistic, and religious traditions. Citizens in politically vulnerable societies are more and more aware of the increasing anxiety about the presence of the "Other". And this is all the more true regarding societies that suffer from communal rivalries, and on top of it, have to grapple with problems of social and political organisation due to the presence of an increasing number of refugees on its soil. The alarming number of devastating conflicts and civil wars spins off problems that necessitate new learning and new solutions to new problems, compelling us to stretch the limits of our customary imagination and self-understanding. The aim of the study is to examine the philosophical basis of our cultural ideals and beliefs. The central research question is wether people from diffrent cultures live in diffrenet worlds or not. The study ends up suggesting that regardless how different human cultures can be, this should however culminate in an unbridgeable separatism. A major synthesis is required here: the choice is not difference or similarity; rather, it is difference and similarity.

To understand whether the right to national/cultural self-determination is tied to democratic politics, the normative principle that cultural homogeneity is necessary for political stability & cultural preservation is explored. Various theories explain why multicultural countries such as Switzerland & the US maintain strong democracies: (1) The political community is not dependent on cultural homogeneity, but on a strong allegiance to the political system, the acceptance of a merging identity, or recognition of a public culture overarching many private cultures. (2) Powerlessness on the part of minorities explains the absence of conflict in multicultural societies. (3) Both harmony & conflict among multicultural groups are yet in process, leaving future outcomes uncertain. Since various analytical frameworks have different implications, it is important to understand their underlying assumptions in order to achieve conscious political change. 11 References. L. A. Hoffman

To understand whether the right to national/cultural self-determination is tied to democratic politics, the normative principle that cultural homogeneity is necessary for political stability & cultural preservation is explored. Various theories explain why multicultural countries such as Switzerland & the US maintain strong democracies: (1) The political community is not dependent on cultural homogeneity, but on a strong allegiance to the political system, the acceptance of a merging identity, or recognition of a public culture overarching many private cultures. (2) Powerlessness on the part of minorities explains the absence of conflict in multicultural societies. (3) Both harmony & conflict among multicultural groups are yet in process, leaving future outcomes uncertain. Since various analytical frameworks have different implications, it is important to understand their underlying assumptions in order to achieve conscious political change. 11 References. L. A. Hoffman

Hospice Care and Cultural Diversity captures the richness and differences that make up the United States and its culture. This book shows you the complex issues arising from work with patients of a different culture and encourages research in hospices which support culturally innovative programs. Many people are individually knowledgeable and culturally sensitive, but few hospices have systematically planned for service to culturally diverse groups. This volume identifies who is implementing organizational programs of cultural sensitivity and acknowledges the efforts of those individuals worki

How does a "right" to self-determination fare next to the state practice of intervention? If self-determination leads to cultural homogeneity, does it also lead to oppression? Adapted from the source document.

This article presents the problems that highly developed countries have had over the years, facing a period of exacerbated migrations. Once immigrants have arrived in highly developed countries, they go through a process of ethnic and cultural transition that can have consequences at the level of individuals' personalities, but also at the level of the country. Educating people on multiculturalism that promotes and integrates ethnic and racial diversity can be a starting point for homogenizing groups. Educational programs that promote the integration and understanding of ethnic minorities in the majority, through social learning, become the key to the success of the cohesion of unitary groups that present a harmonious development of the individual.