Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking

Question 1

What are some types of teams?

Answer 1

1. Office teams.
2. Project teams.
3. Design teams.
4. Disciplines teams e.g. QS team

Question 2

What is the Tuckman Theory?

Answer 2

Focuses on how a team approaches a task.
1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning/ Transforming

Question 3

What is the Herzberg Theory?

Answer 3

A two factor motivational theory based on hygiene and motivational factors.

Motivational factors include: empowerment, job enlargement and job enrichment. So workers work harder.

Hygiene factors include: remuneration, comfortable working conditions and annual leave entitlement. Workers become demotivated if these factors are not met.

Question 4

What is workplace diversity?

Answer 4

1. Relates to the acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds.
2. Ensuring diversity in the workplace is an important asset of an organisation as it acknowledges the individual strengths of each employee and the potential they bring.

Question 5

What are some advantages of a diverse team?

Answer 5

1. Increased productivity.
2. Increased creativity.
3. Improved cultural awareness.
4. A positive reputation.

Question 6

What are inclusive environments?

Answer 6

1. A culturally inclusive environment requires mutual respect, effective relationships, clear communication, understanding of expectations and critical self reflection.
2. People of all cultures can freely express who they are, their own opinions and points of view.

Question 7

What legislation or regulations relate to inclusive environments?

Answer 7

Equality Act 2010
The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 8

What is meant by the term unconscious bias?

Answer 8

1. Refers to the associations and assumptions that a person may have about someone solely because of race, gender or disability.
2. The judgements are made without conscious awareness.
3. These automatic assumptions and stereotypes are a major contributor to a lack of workplace diversity.