Question: Is working in a multicultural environment a good thing or bad? and why?
Answer:
Hello Asmita,
There are many good aspects to multicultural work environments. People from different cultures often look at things differently. When there is a problem or a need for innovation, having more perspectives is a strength because there is a greater chance that there will be more options, a a wider variety. If everyone is the same, they will all share perspective and there is greater chance they will all see things only one way.
However, multicultural work environments also require that people are culturally competent. The Community Toolbox Chapters 27 through 29 and Toolkit #9 are great resources to help to build such competence.
Thank you for writing!
The Community Toolbox Advisor
Question Date: Lun, 11/17/2014