Participate in workplace festivities

After reading this article regarding festive celebrated in an organization, it shows that the organization culture this company has is very different compared to some company. The organization culture of this company allows employees to get to know and understand different people from different background, culture and diversity. This is one very good organization culture because it shows that the company or the superior cares about the employees and their different culture. By showing their appreciation, they often organize different festivals in the company that relieves the boredom and stress of working. The employee will feel appreciated and thus it helps in improving the job satisfaction and productivity of the company. Also, with the mingling of employees regardless of positions, will allow free flow of information. Barriers between all employees are lowered during these times, breaking down the hierarchy and boundaries in the company. This article shows a good example regarding the chapters on Cultural Approaches and Organizational Diversity Processes. It also shows how people can get to know others that they would not usually befriend, thus improving self-confidence. Besides, this article will be useful for my essay in assignment 3, question 3 because it shows how the information flow is made easier through the inter-mingling of people from different cultures. Moreover, this article shows a good example on the leadership action/decision in having celebration on most festivals as it shows that the leader of the organization cares for the workers not only based on results in work. By reducing the gap between superiors and employees, indirectly it improves the communications between them, hence enhancing productivity.

Reference:

Mehta, M 2011, Participate in workplace festivities, Times of india.com, online, viewed 5 September 2011, from http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-29/work/29940561_1_festive-celebrations-organisations-secret-santa