Diversity, Inclusion & Team Working Flashcards

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Whats is workplace diversity?

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acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds

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What are some advantages of a diverse team?

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  • Increased productiviy - broader range of skills
  • Increased creativity - genrate more solutions through differing skills sets / perspectives
  • Improved cultural awarensss - operate more effectivley in a global market
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Please explain your understanding of inclusion within the workplace?

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  • Creating environment and culture where all company employees feel like they belong in the organisation
  • Comfortable to voice their opinions and dont feel excluded
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What is meant by the term unconscious bias?

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  • refers to the associations and assumptions that a person may have about someone soley because of their race, gender or disability
  • made without conscious awareness
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