... it. The "I" of this moment is present in the "me" of the next moment. I cannot turn around quick enough to catch myself". (Mead, "Mind, Self and Society", 1934) Mead argued that while we are each conscious, thinking, individuals, the way in which we choose to behave is conditioned by the social context of that behaviour. In particular, Mead argued that our behaviour ... labels as attached by society. George Mead's theory is less concerned with the micro-level focus on the deviant and more concerned with the macro-level process of separating the conventional and the condemned (Pfohl 1994...

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... beyond cultural characteristics. It includes less-tangible differences such as working or thinking styles. Effective management of such differences actually encourages the sharing of new perspectives on solving problems and accomplishing tasks. Managers need to show the links between diversity and business goals (Bartlett and Goshal, 1992). This provides a context for diversity initiatives. It helps ... 1991). After managers get to know the common needs among employees, they should establish the reasons for a diversity initiative and setting clear expectations. Author and diversity exp...

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