Multicultural to intercultural work environment, an opportunistic work environment?
Shruti Raut, BSc nursing student , Novia UAS
Anita Wikberg: Supervisor, RN, RM, PhD, Senior lecturer, Novia UAS
Abstract:
This debate article questions whether working in a multicultural team possess as a challenge or an opportunity. Understanding the current situation of increased immigration in our world, our work environments are getting more diverse or multicultural than ever. This can be seen as a great opportunity for the advantages it brings to the work place and the individuals themselves, as being a part of a multicultural team. Although there are challenges that come along with the setting, which one overcomes the other is at question. Turning a multicultural work environment to an intercultural work environment may turn out opportunistic for both the employer and the employee. In the end, it comes down to every individual and their contribution in the team, but multicultural teams produce better results regardless if an individual sees them as an opportunity or a challenge.
Keywords:
Multicultural, Intercultural, Diverse, Immigration, Teamwork, Challenge, Opportunity