Experience of culture and diversity in the workplace

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ASSESSMENT TASK: PROJECT - CULTURAL REFLECTIONS

TASK SUMMARY:
You are to reflect on your own experience of culture and diversity in the workplace.

INSTRUCTIONS:
For this task you need to reflect on your own attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of cultural diversity in the workplace.
You are to provide a report that coverseach item below. Your report should be no more than 750 words.
• What is your definition of a culturally diverse workplace?
• What do you feel is the value of diversity when working in the health and community care sector?
• How do you think that different cultural influences and changing cultural practices have impacted on Australian society? Think about political, social, economic and cultural influences.
• Describe your own cultural background. Identify any conceptions and preconceptions you may have of other cultures based on your own upbringing and experiences.
• How do your cultural beliefs, values and experiences impact on your personal behaviour, interpersonal relationships, perception and social expectations of others?
• Describe two social practices that you do that are a direct result of your cultural upbringing. Have these changed from the practices of your parents when they were young. Why/why not?
• How has your cultural background impacted on your communication style and delivery
• What difficulties or challenges might you expect to experience if you were of the cultural minority in a workplace?
• Describe whetheryou needed any communication assistance from friends, family or specialised services, or if you have observed this. Describe your experience of either getting or providing communication assistance.
• Do you feel that you have experienced any issues of discrimination - describe this.
• Do you consider yourself to be socially and culturally aware in the workplace? Provide an example to support your response.
• What programs or initiatives have you participated in that support or promote cultural diversity in the workplace?

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