Divesity: An Integral Part of a Multinational Organization

Diversity has yet to be clearly defined, but it is an integral part of a multinational organization. In the high-paced world that is thriving today, a company must inhabit all areas of diversity from the people they employ to the way they communicate to further their growth over a diversity of lands. The multinational companies of the hotel industry are constantly competing with one another to develop innovative ideas that will uphold a diverse world. Many hotel corporations have just begun to develop a diversity team. Within this team, members must focus on improving global communication, philanthropy efforts with non-profit organizations and instilling a diverse workforce to help promote its company as a leading diverse hotel. A company that has displayed this well is Marriott International.

Marriott International is led by, J.W. (Bill) Marriott Jr. and his commitment to making his hotels visibly appealing to his diverse marketplace has enabled Marriott International to become the leading participant of diversity efforts in the hotel industry. Marriott continues to be an influential leader to not only his employees, but also the customers he invites to take part on his hospitality adventure. His efforts, and that of his employees, have landed the multinational company on the seventh spot on DiversityInc’s top 50 organizations. Marriott International was placed so highly on the list, because of their overwhelming commitment to culturally skilled customer service, and outstanding, “support of women, Black, Latino, Asian and American Indian franchisees and suppliers” (DiversityInc, 2010).

The company hires a diverse group of employee’s ranging over many demographics to mirror its global marketplace. Along with a diverse work for...

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...son or demographic. For a company to be successful in its diversity department they must be active in pushing for a business that is sensitive to all the adjectives listed above. A company that is successful in its diversity will be globally successful in its business enabling them to become properly understood and respected across the world. Marriott has displayed strong diversity initiatives and have further grown from it—representing them as one of the largest and most successful hospitality corporation in the world.

Works Cited

Cooper, Caroline. “Hilton Worldwide Names Vice President of Global Diversity and Corporate Responsibility.” Hotel News Resource. 16 June 2010. Web. 01 July 2010. .

DiversityInc. 09 March 2010. Web. 01 July 2010. .

Marriott Hotels. Web. 01 July 2010.