Topic 12: Ways to deal with diversity issues Flashcards
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Ways to deal with poverty?
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- Businesses must employ people from different socio-economic backgrounds.
- Reward employees for services well rendered.
- Ensure that the prices of products are affordable for the consumer market.
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Ways to deal with race?
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- Implement affirmative action policies as
required by law. - No discrimination should be made on skin colour
- Comply with the Employment Equity Act and BBBEE when hiring people .
3
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Ways to deal with religion/culture?
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- Business must be sensitive to special requests from different cultural groups .
- Cater for special food and special preparation
methods in the workers’ canteen. - Businesses must recognize and respect cultural differences of employees .
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Ways to deal with gender?
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- Businesses must set targets for gender equality in the business and women must receive equal pay.
- Men and women must have the opportunity to be
promoted - New appointments must be based on skills and abilities
5
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Ways to deal with language?
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- Provide training in the official language of the business .
- If necessary, appoint an interpreter
- All business contracts must be in an easily understandable language and must be explained
6
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Ways to deal with age?
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- Promotions should not be linked to age, but rather to skills.
- No employment aged 15 or younger .
- Employees over the age of 65 can be used as mentors
7
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Ways to deal with disability?
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- Business must provide
employment opportunities for physically disabled. - Accommodate people who are physically challenged by
- Train employees on how to deal with colleagues who have disability.
8
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Benifits of diversity in the workplace?
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- A diverse workforce can improve employee morale.
- A diverse workforce can understand customer needs and meet consumer expectations.
- Diversity in the business contributes to a good public image and attracts more customers.
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