Сultural diversity as an advantages of multicultural professional teams

Abstract

Сultural diversity as an advantages of multicultural professional teams In today’s global business environment, international teams have become an essential part of corporations and organizations. A team of people from diverse cultural backgrounds can have tremendous benefits like knowledge of different markets and culturally sensitive customer service. Unfortunately, cultural differences within teams can create obstacles to effective teamwork. Employers should strive to bring together a diverse company culture, whether it be people of various socio-ethnic backgrounds or those from different countries – the advantages are numerous. The article explains some of the highlights and benefits of working on multicultural teams. Further, describes how intercultural competence is viewed in the context of multicultural teams, and outlines the basis for researching and practicing intercultural communication.