Discussion:
Benefits of multicultural workforce
A multicultural workforce does generate a necessary advantage that will enhance an organizations overall functionality. However, as a result of dealing with a multitude of a diverse group of people may come many challenges that stem from personality traits and behavioral characteristics. There are a few behavioral patterns a potential team leader may encounter while trying to manage a diverse personality traits that may possess the following characteristics found within a team such as;
Domineering-a team member that takes control of team meetings. Spectators may confuse this type of team member with the team leader. This type of member can be over bearing and uncompromising.
Passive Aggressive- "having a personality disorder characterized by habitual passive resistance emanating from performance in occupational or social situations, as by procrastination, stubbornness, sullenness, and inefficiency." (Meyer, 2010)
Agreeable-a team member that does not offer creative concepts, but agrees with every concept that is brought up during the team collaboration process.
Spectators/Free-Riders-Team members that are uncertain of team concepts and fail to offer input except when the team collaboration process is completed.