Objectives

 To investigate how organizations in Sweden today manage cultural diversity.

 To get a better picture of the cultural diversity in a company work environment and how it's
viewed and managed.
 To enhance its cultural diversity capacities in teaching, learning, research engagement and in its
operation and administration.
 To promote diversity in cultural knowledge and competence, d promote professional
development
 To introduce cross-cultural communication
 To maximize the potential of all employees and serve a diverse range of customers
 To know an utilizing an effective diversity management strategy which will result in stronger
partnerships between management and their line function staff members; allowing diverse work
teams to perform at their maximum

Questionnaire
What is your age?

Under 21

21 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

What is your sex?

Male

Female

How long have you worked for [Company Name]

Less than one year

One year to less than two years

Two years to less than five years

Five years to less than ten years

Ten years or more

55 or older

Which of the following best describes your role in the organization?

First-level supervisor

Manager/supervisor higher than first level (including senior management positions)

Not a manager or supervisor

What does the phrase "cultural diversity" mean to you? How would you define it? Please share your own
definition of this phrase below.

Cultural Awareness important in your company?

Creating an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their differences

given opportunities to contribute to their highest levels

attracting and retaining the right people

all of the above

This company respects individuals and values their differences

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

A fair workplace includes people from every race.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree
Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

At this company, employees appreciate others whose race/ethnicity is different from their own

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Employees of different backgrounds are encouraged to apply for higher positions

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

There is a career development path for all employees at this company

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Employees of different backgrounds interact well in this company

Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

This company provides an environment for the free and open expression of ideas, opinions and
beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Have you ever experienced a conflict(s) caused by cultural or demographic diversity in your
company?

1) yes

2) no

If yes, what were the sources of conflicts that took place in the company?

(Please mark ‘Y’ after the appropriate option, maximum 3)

1. Employees’ gender

2. Employees’ age

3. Disability

4. Nationality of origin

5. Education level

6. Values and beliefs

7. Language
8. Problems in communication

9. Other reason (Such as)

Does the company provide all employees with equal access to trainings?

1) Yes

2) No

At this company, employees appreciate others whose race/ethnicity is different from their own

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Education about diversity will enhance the company’s profitability

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

This company has done a good job providing training programs that promote multicultural
understanding

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree
Racial, ethnic, and gender-based jokes are not tolerated at this organization.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Employees of different backgrounds interact well in this company

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

I believe the company will take appropriate action in response to incidents of discrimination.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

The company's policies or procedures discourage discrimination.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree

Getting to know people with racial/ethnic backgrounds different from my own has been easy at
this company

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Diversity in teams or at senior management level brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and
different perspectives.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

A diverse team enables a culture of recognizing people as individuals and not stereotypes.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree
Celebrating differences leads to improved harmony.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

Respect, tolerance and compassion should be at the core of a well-oiled working team.

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

What improvements, if any, can be made to improve the level of diversity at this company?

Do you wish to provide any comments?