Diversity, inclusion & team working L1

Question 1

What is workplace diversity (2)

Answer 1

• Relates to the acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds
• An important asset of an organisation, it acknowledges individual strengths of each employee

Question 2

What are some advantages of a diverse team (4)

Answer 2

• Increased productivity: broader range of skills amongst a team
• Increased creativity: Differing skill sets and perspectives within the team will increase the chance of problem solving
• Improved cultural awareness: Allows companies to operate more effectively in a global market place e.g. having an employee speak Mandarin is good for work in China
• A positive reputation: Often perceived as better employers

Question 3

Explain your understanding of inclusion within the workplace (2)

Answer 3

• Creating an environment and culture where all employees feel like they belong
• Resulting in employees being more transparent and being able to voice opinions

Question 4

What is meant by the term unconscious bias (2)

Answer 4

• Refers to the assumptions someone might have over another due to their race, gender or disability
• Judgements are made without conscious awareness