The two fundamental diversity premises, the secular or evolutionary on the one hand and the religious or unitary on the other hand determine whether you consider as dangerous, distrust and fight what is different at the surface or whether you celebrate diversity as an enriching asset, personally as well as collectively. And depending on the two assumptions you tend to co-create a corresponding social environment, as you externalize the two fundamental positions in daily life.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Cosmic Dimension of Diversity Management
- The Age of Diversity: Chance and Challenge. Its Implication for Human Society
- The Relativity of Diversity
- Annex: Quotations Relative to Diversity
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work explores the concept of diversity management from a transcultural perspective, examining its roots in the cosmic order and its implications for human society. The text aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of diversity as a design principle of nature, highlighting the need for transcultural competence in navigating a world increasingly characterized by cultural heterogeneity.
- The cosmic origins of diversity
- The significance of diversity for human society
- The concept of transcultural management
- The relativity of cultural diversity
- The importance of understanding and transcending cultural programs
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Cosmic Dimension of Diversity Management: This chapter explores the cosmic roots of diversity, arguing that diversity is a fundamental design principle of nature. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection between the macro-program of the universe and the culture programs of specific societies.
- The Age of Diversity: Chance and Challenge. Its Implication for Human Society: This chapter examines the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing diversity of human societies. It highlights the need for transcultural competence to effectively navigate this complex environment.
- The Relativity of Diversity: This chapter delves into the concept of cultural relativity, arguing that diversity is not absolute but rather a matter of perspective. It emphasizes the need to understand the different ways in which cultures interpret and experience the world.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts in this work include: diversity management, transcultural management, cultural relativity, cosmic order, culture programs, diversity, homogeneousness, pre-creation, materialization, dematerialization, unity, evolution, synergy, transcultural competence, cultural heterogeneity, cultural programs.
What is the core premise of diversity management in this work?
The work distinguishes between a secular/evolutionary view (seeing difference as dangerous) and a religious/unitary view (celebrating diversity as an enriching asset).
What is meant by the 'Cosmic Dimension' of diversity?
It suggests that diversity is a fundamental design principle of the universe, connecting the macro-program of nature with the specific culture programs of human societies.
What is transcultural management?
It is the ability to navigate and manage cultural heterogeneity by understanding and transcending specific cultural programs to find common ground and synergy.
How does the text define cultural relativity?
Diversity is seen as relative, meaning it is a matter of perspective and interpretation based on the cultural 'programming' of an individual or society.
Why is transcultural competence important today?
As societies become increasingly diverse, the ability to co-create inclusive environments and leverage diversity as a chance rather than a threat is essential.
