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ABS 415 WK 5 DIS 2 When an organization's culture is out of step with the demands of the external environment or business plan, there is a culture gap (Daft, 2008). A culture gap arises, for instance, when there are more than two distinct races represented in an organization that, let's say, is primarily Caucasian. For instance, the cultures, languages, values, and faiths of Native Americans and Hispanics differ from those of Caucasians. Cultural differences might cause issues at work with age, social status, ethnicity, or religion. Many people experience discrimination on the basis of their race or culture. Cultural differences can generate major issues for both the employer and the workforce. Given the diversity of today's workforce, leaders must be aware that cultural differences may arise. To address these differences, they must approach the issue with an open mind and receive appropriate training. The majority of businesses currently employ some of the strategies that leaders employ to influence and alter cultural norms when needed. Before tackling the problem, a leader needs to be able to identify that there is a cultural difference. Good relationships between a leader and their staff are necessary to encourage open communication about issues that arise. An additional skill required of the leader is the ability to identify issues with relationships between personnel and organizational components. A cultural gap may also be indicated by the way employees interact with one another. Another clue is that there may be a gap in understanding why a worker is giving their all—it can be related to how other workers have treated them. Identification of generalizations and stereotypes is crucial for understanding cultural gaps. If required, a leader can use the following strategies to influence and/or alter cultural values: showing respect for each employee, treating each person as an individual, ensuring that everyone is going to be dealt with equally, permitting all staff members understand that their perspective matters, providing opportunities for employees to express themselves and get things off their chest, ensuring that everyone is aware that everyone will be treated fairly in accordance with the regulations and requirements, and most importantly, developing relationships with employees and having a basic understanding of their cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Reference Daft, R. L. (2018). The Leadership Experience. (7th Ed.).

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