Assignment # 2

Submitted by:
Name Registration No.
Eman Fatima SP24-BAI-015
Safia Mahnoor SP24-BAI-046

Submitted to: Mam Munaza

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Q: In your opinion how, the cultural diversity enhances creativity, innovation, and
problem-solving in various fields including education, business, and governance of
developing countries like Pakistan. Support your answer with logical reasoning.

Introduction:
“Cultural diversity refers to the set of distinctive spiritual, material,
intellectual, and emotional features of society or a social group, including lifestyles, value
systems, traditions, and beliefs.”
Societies comprise different types of people originating from diverse ethnic groups. Each
ethnic group is confined by its specific values, behaviors, and social norms. Therefore, a
culturally diverse society enables and empowers different contributions that different
people make from various ethnic backgrounds. In developing countries like Pakistan,
embracing and integrating diverse cultural perspectives can lead to various advancements
and sustainable development.

1) Education:
Cultural diversity in education involves incorporating various experiences,
viewpoints and values into the curriculum to create a more inclusive learning environment.
Research shows that classrooms with diversity improve creativity and problem-solving
skills.
• Encourages Critical Thinking:
When students of various cultural backgrounds interact, they come in contact with various
approaches which make their thinking wide and help them to analyze issues from different
angles and improve their understanding.
According to Harvard Business Review (2016):
“Diverse teams are smarter because they process facts more carefully and are more
innovative. They challenge each other’s assumptions, leading to better decision-making.”
• Improved communication skills:
In exposure to various languages and communication styles, students help develop better
mutual skills. They learn how to express their thoughts clearly.
Example: Aga Khan University in Pakistan promotes mutual communication by
integrating students from various ethnic backgrounds. As a result, graduates are well
prepared to work in multinational environments, promoting cooperation.
• Enhances Creativity in Learning:

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Various cultures bring unique ways of storytelling, problem-solution and artistic
expression. Integrating various cultural elements in education encourages students to think
creatively.
Fact: A UNESCO study found that their curriculum saw a 30% increase in creativity and
connectivity in schools which include multicultural elements.
By learning about different cultures, students develop a broader understanding of the world,
which reduces biasness and foster unity.
Example in Pakistan:
In Pakistan, universities like LUMS and IBA encourage cultural diversity by admitting
students from all provinces, which leads to richer academic debates and innovative research
projects.

2) Business:
Organizations with culturally diverse teams generate more innovative ideas
and outperform their competitors. This emphasizes how important diverse viewpoints are
when creating new goods and services.
• Encourage innovation:
A diverse body of workers brings new thoughts and numerous techniques, leading to
modern answers. Companies embracing the cultural range are more a hit in growing new
products and services.
Case examines: Google and Microsoft have numerous teams global, which have helped
them increase revolutionary products. Google's interest in variety brought about the
development of functions including multilingual discovery and voice popularity for
numerous pronunciations. Pakistani businesses can adopt comparable models to increase
innovation.
• Extends Marketplace:
A diverse workforce can better understand and cater to a heterogeneous customer base.
Businesses that represent this diversity are better able to satisfy the demands of their
customers in various market segments, thus increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
According to Forbes (2018):
“Diversity is a key driver of innovation. Companies with diverse leadership are 70%
more likely to capture new markets.”
• Promote productivity and teamwork:

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A place of job with numerous cultural heritage personnel promotes teamwork. Employees
learn from every different report, which improves productivity.
Fact: A document by using McKinsey & Co. states that companies with diverse
workforces are 35% more likely to outperform competitors.
Culturally diverse teams bring a lot of experiences and problem-solving approaches,
leading to more effective decision-making. This emphasizes how important different
viewpoints are when creating new goods and services. The Boston Consulting
Group study discovered that “firms with more diverse management
teams generate 19% more revenue through innovation.”
Example in Pakistan:
In Pakistan, brands Shan Foods and National Foods use regional flavors such as Sindhi
biryani, Pashtun karahi in their offerings, appealing to a broader base.

3) Governance:
• Promotes Inclusive Policymaking:
Governments that include cultural range create regulations that address the needs of all
groups. This results in fairer choice-making and stronger country wide unity. Diversity in
governance fosters accountability and transparency.
Fact: World Bank (2019) found that ethnically diverse governments are 27% more
effective in reducing poverty and conflict.
Cultural diversity in the administration is of greater significance. With different cultural
groups being represented, it results in more inclusive and balanced decision-
making, thereby strengthening democratic institutions.
• Strengthens Diplomacy and International Relations:
Countries with culturally diverse leadership can talk and collaborate higher on international
troubles. They understand distinct cultural views, which enable the building of strong
diplomatic ties.
Case Study: Canada’s multicultural rules have helped create a society in which people
from distinctive backgrounds live and work collectively peacefully. Pakistan can take
concept from such fashions to enhance its diplomatic relations and global standing.
• Improves Social Harmony:
When various cultures are reputable in governance, it reduces conflicts and promotes
peace. Inclusive regulations assist bridge gaps among exceptional social companies.
According to UNDP Report (2021):

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 “Inclusive governance that represents all ethnic and cultural groups leads to more
sustainable development and social cohesion.”
Example in Pakistan:
KP's Local Government System includes Pashtun tribal leaders in decision-making,
which enhances service delivery.

Conclusion:
Embracing cultural diversity isn't just a social necessity but it also encourages
innovation, creativity, and problem-solving in government, industry, and education. For a
growing country like Pakistan, leveraging its rich cultural heritage can power
country wide growth and global competitiveness. As organizations and institutions
become more inclusive, they enable their diverse populations to reach their full
potential, thus driving progress and prosperity.
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