Chapter 5:
1. Discuss the atude or mindset you have about work and finding a job. What are the primary factors
(e.g., family, prior work history) that have in”uenced your atude? Do you think these factors will
positively or nega$vely in”uence you as you assimilate into your new organiza$on?
2. How would you describe the organiza$onal culture at your college or university? How were you
assimilated into the culture?
3. What ar$facts, rituals, language/jargon, and narra$ves/stories have you observed in your workplace?
4. Can cultural diversity be fostered in the workplace through employee education and training? What
experiences have you had, if any, concerning diversity training or educa$on?