...INTRODUCTION “In today’s increasingly global economy, diversity is no longer a feel-good best practice for companies, it’s a business imperative” (Macfarlane, 2010). The changing terrain of the workplace, aging workforce, customer demands and the proliferation of minority groups in the global market have pushed companies to adopt “business practices that profit and benefit from being seen as diverse” (Creative Solutions Services, 2012). Many countries and companies worldwide have taken revolutionary steps to integrate diversity strategies within their core business philosophy having realised that it is not only the right and moral thing to do but is a key business strategy for gaining a competitive advantage (Daft, 2010). Ernst & Young is a...
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...and promote diversity, recognize Aboriginal rights, support Canada’s official 2 languages, support development of all ethnic groups, help ethnic groups conquer obstacles to fit in Canadian society, encourage collaboration in all ethnic groups, help immigrants learn at least one of Canada's official languages recognized in the Charter of Rights and Freedom in 1982 while Canadians value cultural diversity, people wanted a definition of being Canadian that included different origins Canada was the first country in the world to establish an official multicultural policy, a lot of countries followed striked suspicion and viewed with...
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...Diversity in Canada August 23, 2011 Abstract In this paper I will be looking at diversity in Canada and how the term of diversity is used to refer to cultural differences, how it applies to all the qualities that make people different. Diversity is shown in mutual respect and appreciation of the similarities and differences such as age, culture, education, ethnicity, experience, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. An environment where diversity is respected is on whereas individuals, and members of teams, can effectively apply all talents, skills and experiences. Demographic characteristics are the background characteristics that help what a person becomes. Ethnicity reflects the cultural experiences and feelings of a particular group but does not exclude the possibility that individuals within that group have the capacity to learn cultural behaviors of other groups. Diversity in Canada Canada is the second largest country and it is located in the Western Hemisphere. Diversity is important to a country because with a diverse environment people can benefit and learn from each others ideas. As more immigrants go to Canada the more diverse the country becomes. Canadians express a sense of unity and they are open to accepting other individual’s culture. This research paper is on the diversity in Canada and will be answer with the following questions: What is the key diversity concerns for Canada? Which groups are dominant and non-dominant? What are the participation...
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...DIVERSITY AND NATIONALISM “Diversity is the life-blood of the nation. To trample on the rights of any minority group is to trample on the rights of the nation.” In the source the perspective of the individual states that diversity is the strength of a nation that it is fundamental for a nation to exist. They also quote that when you ignore the minority group which is the group of people such as people of different cultures or countries get disregarded you are disregarding the rights of the whole nation. The point the author of the source is trying to make is that without diversity or a minority group, you basically don’t have a nation. There are many perspectives on whether diversity is good or bad. Robert Putnam states "Diversity, at least in the short run, seems to bring out the turtle in all of us," he writes. He explains further that people in more diverse communities tend to "distrust their neighbors, regardless of the color of their skin, to withdraw even from close friends, to expect the worst from their community and its leaders, to volunteer less, give less to charity and work on community projects less often, to register to vote less, to agitate for social reform more but have less faith that they can actually make a difference, and to huddle unhappily in front of the television." Deidre Blair says otherwise “Where would we be without diversity something that includes not only them, but both you and me. We wouldn’t have variety, or change or ethnic differences ...
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...Expressing Nationalism: The Canadian Way By: Zainab Haque Nationalism is a feeling of pride and patriotism for one's country, cultural group, or religion. This is expressed through the clothes we wear, the languages we speak, and the food we eat. In a country as large and widespread as Canada, it can be hard to put everyone’s sense of what it means to be “Canadian” under one umbrella. Canadians express nationalism through their multiculturalism and diversity, kindness and compassion, and their freedom of religion and free speech which connects everyone. In Canada it is celebrated to be different, people with unique ideologies, various ethnicities, and religious backgrounds are widely accepted. Consequently, Canada has the highest proportion...
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...Madrid, Spain Diversity Assessment Tools: A Comparison Abstract: Much has been written about how to address diversity in the human resources function (recruitment, retention, professional development etc.) but less has been written about how to develop strategies to leverage diversity in other areas. This study proposes an approach to exploring diversity through the value chain and a tool to help an organization assess its strategy. The Diversity Audit Tool (DAT) was developed from an analysis of current diversity practices in the Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Sector in Canada. This paper will review the dimensions of the tool and compare it to six other diversity lenses. Keywords: Diversity assessment, diversity audit tool, diversity lens, “business” case for diversity. Increasingly corporations in Canada have stressed the importance of embracing diversity and have stressed the benefits of creating inclusive work environments which: Promote the work of all organizational members and ensures that it is acknowledged, respected, and that employees are compensated equitably for it Value diversity both within the organization and outside of it Implement a meritocracy – rather than non-job-related ascribed characteristics – ensuring the need for equality and fairness underpins the organizational culture Emphasize individual accountability at all levels of the organization Constantly communicate the organization’s commitment to diversity both through...
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...Racial issues of Canada After World War II the idea of multiculturalism is changed, the demographics, ideology and persistent lobbying has done a significance increase in racism. A new revolutionary perspective against Nazism, anthropology and dissolution of European empires had transformed the ides and concept of race which fundamentally changes the shape of Canadian diversity and pluralism. Many people believed that new changes seems to be reinvent white domination, individualist and liberal are more likely to be concerned in this process. According to them the concept of racism on the basis of color was categorically denied, they think that color has nothing to do with it. This will diminish the actual significance the attribute of visible minorities. Theses minorities were encouraged towards the acceptance of the beliefs and values of the leading majority. Civil rights started a movement In Canada to disappear the factor of race, as it is creating a affecting the positions of the citizens. It minimized the importance of sub groups and social relation was left unmediated, this movement leads prompt the efforts towards the norms and values of the bigger society in the explicit and clearest ways. In Canada, many steps have been taken since twenty five years to remedy the racism. The majority in Canada first extent the Asian franchise, this reduces the racial barrier to immigration and leads to the proposal of aboriginal people assimilation in 1969. This action showed that...
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...What Canada Means to Me When I was tasked to bring in an object that represents what Canada means to me, I knew it would not be an easy feat. Canada being a country of 9,984,670 km2 large, cannot simply be broken down into an object to represent the entirety of Canada. Keeping this fact in mind, I put on my creative thinking cap and narrowed my search down to a criteria of three main points. The first thing I wanted my object to be was something abstract. Not an object that could be held in someone’s hand, but an idea that could be used to express and describe Canada. The second thing on my criteria was that this abstract idea had to be something unique to Canada that not many other places have. Finally, my abstract object had to represent a large group of Canada as opposed to just a small part of it. After pondering and trying to come up with ideas that would fit the criteria I was finally able to think of what I wanted my object to be. There is one thing that every country needs, in order to be a country. Something that all places have, but Canada has a certain group of. Something that represents more than one in four in Canada. I decided this idea to be the multi-cultural diversity that we are so lucky to have in Canada. When Canada was first founded the population mainly consisted of White European Settlers. However, as the country aged a new wave of people immigrated to Canada making it the multi-cultural society we live in. Today, over three quarters of the population...
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...Comparison the cities of Canada and the U.S The article on About.com, “Comparing the City in the United States and Canada” by Ping Zhou discussed the differences between the cities of the U.S and Canada. These two countries are tied together either geographically or economically. Though those cities share almost the same traits with each other, there are still some differences among them when “broke down some of those traits”: Sprawl, Transportation and Ethnic Diversity. The first comparison is their sprawl. The sprawl of the cities in the U.S was not broader as the cities in Canada. From 1970 to 2000, Most of the largest cities in the U.S gone through a decline in population. Conventional industrial cities such as Cleveland and...
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...When I applied for the diversity scholarship, I did it under the broader understanding of what diversity means to me. I believe true diversity includes race, religion, marital status, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation and importantly to me… age. As I later discovered, a broad definition similar to this had already been established by the diversity commission. It has been an honor and privilege working with the commission and I wish you the best in continuing to meet the ever changing diversity needs of the university and the surrounding community. Take care and God bless! Sincerely in warm regards, Question: What does the word ‘diversity’ mean to you? Large group session/personal reflection exercise Introduction This report contains the ideas, knowledge and insight that took place over a three and a half day session in Sackville, New Brunswick. The Youth For Diversity Project, aims to bring approximately 25 youth together in one arena to discuss, debate and create ideas and plans around the issue of diversity. Half of the session was spent looking at the individual and group definitions of diversity, with sessions that included both reflective and group exercises. Small groups were formed to further flesh out concepts around diversity—racism, ageism, sexual orientation, access to resources, etc.—to further understand the impact that diversity has had on us and those around us. To add to these sessions, four guest speakers were invited...
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...Lowe’s faces competition from opponents other than just The Home Depot as it expands beyond America. As Lowe’s seeks to enter the Canadian and Australian markets it will encounter more diversity than it has experiences so far. The complexities of doing business abroad and opening stores afar will become even more apparent as their international tactics change. Despite the challenges Lowe’s should expand further to become an even bigger player both nationally and globally. Global Competition’s Impact on Lowes In 2009, Lowes had 1,710 stores found throughout Canada and United States, 16 of these found outside the United States, with three stores in Mexico that opened in 2010, allowing for their exposure to bring them to a new level of sales internationally. (“Lowes Companies”, 2012) After much research it is found five competitors could impact Lowes, the #2 home improvement dealer in the world (Racine, 2012), but on different levels. The first competition is the main competition of Lowes, Home Depot, #1 in the world since 2005, (“Lowes Companies”, 2012) is expanding its sales by bringing in more Hispanics to get the attraction they need from the Hispanic community. (Racine, 2012) Unlike, Lowes, Home Depot has 262 stores that are outside the United States, including locations in China, Canada, and Mexico. (“Lowes Companies”. 2012) The next two come from out of Australia, as of 2009, Lowes has decided to team up with one of Australia's largest retailers, Woolworth Ltd...
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...American black bears, Ursus americanus, are found throughout North America with a small range in the South East United States, specifically in the coastal Carolinas and coastal Virginia. In this area, the bear population has seen drastic changes since the early 1900s. Habitat fragmentation, hunting, and change of food sources have reduced these populations to remote small patches of the southeast. As urbanization continues black bear populations see increased mortality rates, even on protected lands (Beckman and Lackey, 2008). The black bear populations extend throughout Upper Canada and down into parts of Mexico. In Canada, the populations are more connected and have larger habitat ranges; thus, have a healthier population. In Canada black...
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...Today, Canada boasts the highest percentage of foreign-born citizens than any other G8 country. In 2012, Canada welcomed a record number of immigrants for its seventh consecutive year, with 257,515 newcomers entering the country. In opening its doors to immigration, Canada has created a society of mixed languages, cultures and religions. Since the 1990s, Canadian policy prescriptions for immigration, multiculturalism, and employment equity have equated globalization with global markets. This interpretation has transformed men and women of various ethnic backgrounds into trade-enhancing commodities who must justify their skills and talents in the language of business. Canadian immigration based on multiculturalism, and employment equity policies, including their different historical origins, to illustrate how a preference for selling diversity has emerged in the last decade. In the process they suggest that a commitment to enhance justice in a diverse society and world has been muted. Yet, neo-liberalism is not the only or inevitable option in this era of globalization, and Canadians are engaging in transnational struggles for rights and equality and thereby increasing the interconnectedness between peoples across the globe. Consequently, the emphasis on selling diversity might be...
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...Education Sector Leaders Overview of Research Education plays a key role in helping students prepare for their future. Leaders who reflect students’ cultural backgrounds are necessary to project a positive image of visible minorities to students from an early age, even before they enter the workforce. Diverse leadership in the education sector has both a symbolic and practical importance. Diversity among teachers and academic leaders promotes education policies and teaching practices that promote a civic culture inclusive of diversity (Butler, 2000). According to Lumby et al. (2007), “a powerful commitment to equality and diversity is viewed by many as integral to progressing further education’s strategic mission. The sector has long been committed to such values, historically focused on an inclusive approach to education and training.” In higher education, in particular, it is essential to developing critical thinking. “The incorporation of diversity into pedagogical practices in higher education changes societal mindsets and challenges the structural arrangement of persons in society” (Campbell, 2000). It has been a high priority in Ontario for more than a decade (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2008). Research shows that: • Diverse leadership plays an important symbolic role in shaping the aspirations of young people (Blau & Stearns, 2003). Failure to provide positive role models can lead to social exclusion, which carries with it very high social and economic costs (Ryan et...
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...Religious Diversity There are two levels to consider when we look at diversity in business. The first is the macro level, which deals with the relationships between countries doing business. Macro diversity management focuses on the cultural differences among different countries, because for successful business to be conducted, countries must understand each other’s political, religious, and cultural differences. This paper, however, focuses on the other level of diversity, the micro level, and will discuss the issue of religious diversity in companies with individualistic styles of management. The companies I shall cite as examples of different responses to religious diversity in the workplace are the Central Intelligence Agency of the U.S. government, and AgeCare, a Calgary based company with five facilities in Western Canada. The CIA is a good example of what not to do regarding diversity, and AgeCare a good model for doing it right. Ethnic and therefore religious diversity is a fact of Canadian and American life. Statistics show that more the 13 million immigrants have left their home countries in the past 100 years to start a new life in Canada, “making Canada one of the world’s most ethnically diverse countries.” 1 An individualistic management style is one that promotes individualism and one where “managers allow employees to look after their own work to a high degree:" In a business that wants to promote individualism, managers allow freedom to explore...
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