Age Demographics, Executive Summary, and Compile ProjectThe Fig Technologies Executive Leadership Council (ELC) has asked you to compile a report regarding the age demographics within the organization

Solution Group has been contracted through Executive Leadership Council to make assessments of the assimilation of workgroups in a workplace environment with Fig Technologies.

Division and location: IT Department, Tyler, Texas

Assignment: Assessment of a 2-month immersion of virtual teams to learn the culture, process, and systems.

Objective: To determine how to assess the assimilation progress of workers to different people and cultures.

Assessment of teams

The composition of the teams consists of 3 teams 10 members on each team. The teams are from Qatar, Germany, and United States. The teams consist of Male and Female, Age variations, Non-Religious and Religious backgrounds, different ethnicities, and different sexual orientations, different social class, and backgrounds.

The team from Qatar consist of three males from Saudi Arabia, religious preference-Islam, age ranges from 25-35, married with children, language is spoken Arabic but fluent in English as a second language. All attended Texas, A&M University at Qatar, received a bachelor's degree in engineering. Two females from India moved to Qatar attending Weill Cornell Medical College, studying medicine. Ages range from 21-25, single with no children, no attachment or affiliation with religion, language spoken is Arabic and English as a second language. Two females from Asia. Religious preference is Roman Catholic, age ranges 55-60, married with children. Both husbands were in the Military while they worked as low-skilled laborers. Both are attending a special education program to obtain their high school diploma. The language spoken is Arabic and speaks some English. Three American males, Caucasian, retired from the military, now living in Qatar, worked as managers of Qatar General Petroleum Corporation. Both are married to Asia females, their ages range from 55-60 years, atheists’ fluent Arabic, Spanish, and English.

Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world. Currently, have 207 million people living there, the language is Arabic, religion is predominately Islam followed by Christianity. Qatar enjoys arts and museums-Museum of Islamic Art, one of the newest attractions to open, Al Jazeera is the main television network enjoying viewers from all over the world. The music of Qatar is based on Bedouin poetry, song, and dance. They enjoy sports, primarily football winning the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar work culture is collective, their perspective is their identity is in groups, the group is diverse, working with different cultures and belief systems, who speak different languages. (Walker, 2016).

The team from Germany consists of four Caucasian males, immigrants from Poland, employees and working in Munich, Germany for BMW. Married with children, received a high school education attended a trade school for Mechanics. Ranges in age 32-42, language spoken is German, Polish, and some English. Religious affiliation is Christian. Two German females, born and raised in Berlin, Germany, age range 57-66 attended the University of Berlin, receiving a doctorate degree in Liberal Arts. Both are the great-granddaughters of famed chemist Max Karl Planck. Both are married with handicap children, supporting the work of their grandfather, Max Planck Society, Research Institution. Religious preference is Christian, language spoken is German and English. Two African males from Nigeria immigrated to Germany in 2011, after obtaining a bachelor's and master’s degree in education from Paris, France. Both teach at the Technical University of Munich is single, Roman Catholic, ages 24-27, and speak fluent German, English, and French. Two Turkish men working as laborers in Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen plant. Both single, ages 30-32, language spoken is Turkish, German and very little English. Respect for Christianity but not practicing Christians. Received a high school education.

Germany has 83 million people living there, dominant language is German, religion Christianity. Germany enjoys cuisines, specializing in pork dishes, also known for their variety of beers and the love of Arts. Contributing to classical music, architecture structures such as cathedrals, castles and the very well-known Brandenburg Gate. They enjoy celebrating national holidays. Germany work culture is individualistic, placing much emphasis on individual achievements. Their team is diverse, working with different cultures and belief systems, speak different languages and have various social classes. (Zimmermann, 2015).

The team from the United States of America consist of two Mexican males, ages 27 & 62. Religious preference Roman Catholic, one is a gay man married to his partner, the other married with children. Both are from Tyler, Texas and worked for a community hospital. Both attended vocational school earning a certificate as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The language spoken is Spanish and English. Two Caucasian Females, 25 & 50. Religious preference is Christian and Buddhist. One is from Hollywood, California and Sacramento, California. Both worked part-time at Starbucks while pursuing an acting career. One is a single mom raising one child and the other is cohabiting with her partner for over 20 years. Both have a high school education with some college. The language spoken is English. One Hispanic Female from Los Angeles, California. She is 27 years old, Lesbian, no religious affiliation, Graduated from Los Angeles City College with an A.A. degree in General Studies. She worked at a Law Firm. The language spoken is English and Spanish. One Indian Male from Los Angeles, California, age 30, part owner of a liquor store-family owned. The language spoken is English, religious preference none, received a bachelor's degree from UCLA in Business Management living in an arranged marriage. One Asian female, age 44, married with children, religious preference is Buddhist, the language spoken is English. She is a housewife, never worked, graduating from Barber College. Three Black Females, age ranges 30-33, religious preference Christian, single with no children, language spoken is English, fluent in Spanish. Attended Texas A& M University, receiving a bachelor's degree in science.

The United States of America, third largest country in the world is primarily western influenced by several ethnicities such as African, Native American, Asian, Polynesian and Latin America. We are known as a "melting pot", the state current population is 325 million, the official language is English, most practiced religion is Christianity followed by Protestant. The USA enjoy celebrating national holidays, creating trends and fashions, enjoying sports, cuisines, theater, music, and dance. We love the cinemas, broadcasting, and radio. The United States of America work culture is individualistic, placing much emphasis on individual accomplishments. The team is diverse working with different cultures, sexual orientation preferences, different beliefs, and systems, speaking only the languages known to the certain region of our country with various social classes. (Zimmermann, 2017).

Assessment tool

Assessment tool (survey) is used to measure the assimilation of teams. The following questions are used according to Overberg (2001).

1. What is your ancestry or ethnic origin

2. What is the language spoken at home

3. What language do you prefer to be spoken to

4. What country where you born

5. Where is your citizenship

6. How long have you lived in your country

7. What is your religion

8. What is your highest level of education completed

9. Where did you work before

10. How long were you employed at your previous job

Assessment and results

Solutions Group sent German Female 66 to Qatar, Black American Female, 30 to Germany and Saudi Arabian male, 35 to the United States.

Team Qatar, Team Leader, experienced immediate hostility from members of her team as she shared about her previous work, her religion, and ancestry or ethnic origin. Two white males, American retired military personnel determined she was not qualified to lead as they considered her privileged and out of touch with the real world. Because of her social status, it was further assumed her position regarding the war between Germany and the United States, would be, it was the Americans fault for the war. They immediately were turned off by her association with Christianity. The two males from Saudi Arabia resented her ability to lead, not addressing the group, always giving her opinion on how to approach a matter. They immediately noticed her refusing to involve group participation. They also shared like opinions, having little respect for leaving her husband to come to Qatar. The two women from Asia found it difficult to understand her therefore unable to relate to her. Although speaking English, she was unable to speak their dominant language. The two women from India were engaged, marveled at her ability to mother a handicapped child and pursue a career.

Result: Team leader was immediately denied the opportunity to lead. Born and raised in Germany, her leadership style appeared assertive, and culture is collective. Because of that, she experienced prejudices of her social class/status, ethnic origin, religious beliefs and gender orientation.

Team Germany, Team Leader experienced hostility from her team because she looked so young, they felt she was not being truthful about herself, education, and experience. Most believed she purchased her degree online. After all, that's what most Americans do! Is what was being whispered. The four white males from Poland assumed she was from Africa which made her upset and she refused to help them. The woman from Germany was respectful but believed she was from Puerto Rico because she spoke Spanish and looked so young, therefore it made sense for her to receive such accomplishments. After all, that country is poor and in bondage. Two males who were Turkish found it difficult to comprehend what was being said. They asked if she could speak where they could understand her, but she refused. The two men from Africa felt as a woman, she appeared to be domineering and controlling, therefore, it was determined by them she knew very little about systems.

Result: Team leader denied herself the opportunity to lead effectively. She experienced racial biases based on age, ethnicity, and education. She was not relatable due to a language barrier and her refusal to ask for help. He leadership style appears commanding and culture is individualistic

The Team United States, Team Leader felt hostility and disrespected as team U.S.A. communicated often with laughter and jokes. He felt disrespected by the India male when asking questions about his ancestry and ethnic origin because he chose to wear his throbe and ghutrah. He assumed he would relate. He experienced frustration and humiliation when the Hispanic lesbian female challenged his ability to lead a team and questioned why he was here. He was on the defense when the Black female challenged his religion saying, "Jesus Rules! We are not having any bombing, terrorist plots, or suicides because Mohammad said. COMPRENDA!!"

Result: Team leader did not appear ready to lead. He experienced racial profiling and trust issues immediately because of his ancestry and ethnic origin, religious beliefs and country's dress apparel. His culture was attacked which is collectivism, so his frustration came from not being able to involve the group. Culture is individualistic

Data

Team Qatar

Gender (2 males), Age (25-35), Race (Middle Eastern), Religion(Islam), Income Level(median), Family Size (3), Occupation(engineers), Education(Graduate), Marital Status(married)

Gender (2 females), Age (21-25), Race (Indian from India), Religion(None), Income Level(poverty), Family Size (1), Occupation(Student), Education (H.S), Marital Status(single)

Gender (2 females), Age (55-60), Race(Asian), Religion (Roman Catholic), Income Level(median), Family Size (3), Occupation(laborer), Education(none), Marital Status(married)

Gender (2 males), Age (55-60), Race(Caucasian), Religion(none), Income Level(Median), Family Size (4), Occupation(Managers), Education(Graduate), Marital Status(married)

Team Germany

Gender (4 males), Age (32-42), Race(Caucasian), Religion(Christian), Income Level (below poverty), Family Size (5), Occupation(mechanic), Education (H.S), Marital Status(married).

Gender (2 females), Age (57-66), Race(Caucasian), Religion(Christian), Income Level(Wealthy), Family Size (3), Occupation(researcher), Education(doctorate), Marital Status(married)

Gender (2 males), Age (24-27), Race(African), Religion (roman catholic), Income Level(median), Family Size (1), Occupation(teacher), Education(master), Marital Status(single)

This data will be used to show to show the general, social and economic characteristics of racial, ethnic, gender and age diversities. It will give general demographic overview of workplace development and labor force employment or unemployment.

This information will be used to establish the government consensus.

Assimilation improvements

Team Qatar-The leader must engage the team. Encourage them to participate. Address questions to the two males from Qatar, making them feel a part of the group. Ask questions about their culture, as it relates to how processes may occur. Diffuse conflict with the American Men by treating them according to their social and organizational level. Avoid questions regarding history but allow them to speak on systems they've worked on in pass employment and its usefulness. Listen more and be less opinionated. Leadership approach must be more charismatic, team-orientated and participative. (Javidan, Dorfman, DeLugue, & House, 2006).

Team Germany-The leader approach should be sensitive but respond cautiously. Take the offensive statements and make light of them in a respectful manner. Get the attention of the group by showing maturity and a willingness to help. Engage with the men from Turkey, asking if someone could interpret for you. Take time with them so that they'll understand and gain the concepts of systems. Leadership approach should be charismatic and participative, exhibiting the ability to inspire followers. (Javidan et al., 2006)

The Team United States- The leader should engage the group by sharing the value and richness of his culture. He should share why he wears the throbe and ghutrah and its importance to him. Avoid conflict within the group by removing it from the group through open communication. He should recognize the group's response could be out of fear and lack of trust. Be willing to learn about the culture and use examples of hierarchical respect and authority while making them aware of your ability to lead. Being sensitive to the harmony of the group and aware of boundaries help build trust and restrict insults. Leadership approach must be valued based and participative. (Javidan et al., 2006).

Reference

Walker, L. (2016). Women in the gulf. Retrieved from http://dohanews.com/gatar-home-to-highest-proportion-of-employed-women-in-the-gulf/work culture collective.

Zimmermann, K.A. (2015). Live Science Contributor. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/4407-german-culture.html

Zimmermann, K.A. (2017). Live Science Contributor. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/28945-american-culture.html.

Overberg, P. (2001). Census.coverstory.IRE Journal, 24(2), 24. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?

Javidan, M., Dorfman, P.W., DeLugue, Marysully, & House, R. J. (2006). In the eye of the beholder: Cross cultural lessons in leadership from project globe. Retrieved from http://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?