Behavior issues related to diversity are all about the type of company culture that is prevalent in any organization. I have written on this subject in the past and include an excerpt from an article that I wrote recently, as follows:
"Older companies still lean towards strict hierarchical lines, while new technology companies opt for a more egalitarian approach. The functional lines of communication and reporting are still in effect in the latter but less pronounced. The result is a greater camaraderie and more friendly workplace. This is a matter of the cultural choices that are made by the founders or the management team as a whole. Corporate culture is not unlike national culture which promotes a strong allegiance to the flag, national identity, unique language, distinctive character traits, customs and traditions. This is passed on from one generation to the next. But cultural distinctions can also lead to prejudice, xenophobia, and ethnic exclusions. This is also true in the corporate setting where, for example, over protection of intellectual assets can hamper technological progress. Finding the right balance is a cultural prerogative in both cases."
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