Homogeneous

(adjective)

Having a uniform make up, or the same composition throughout.

Related Terms

  • Diversity
  • multiculturalism
  • silo
  • departmentalization
  • economies of scope
  • affirmative action
  • economies of scale

(adjective)

Having a uniform makeup; having the same composition throughout.

Related Terms

  • Diversity
  • multiculturalism
  • silo
  • departmentalization
  • economies of scope
  • affirmative action
  • economies of scale

Examples of Homogeneous in the following topics:

  • Functional Structure

    • They may be most effective within large corporations that produce relatively homogeneous goods.
  • The Challenge of Diversity

    • Majorities in businesses creating a homogeneous culture is also a substantial threat, as company culture is a direct product of the participants (employees).
    • The most substantial threat these communicative barriers and homogeneous tendencies create could loosely be defined as groupthink.
  • The Challenge of Competition

    • The simplest perspective on competition is in industries where products are homogeneous (or very alike).
    • Most products and services are not homogeneous, however, allowing incumbents in an industry to compete with one another by means of various competitive strategies.
  • Characteristics of Organizational Structures

    • However, making organization-wide changes that are implemented homogeneously can become quite difficult in this system.
  • Leadership Styles

    • For a highly motivated and cohesive team with a homogeneous level of expertise, a democratic leadership style may be more effective.
  • Trends in Organizational Diversity

    • A homogeneous workforce has a much lower capacity to achieve synergy.
  • How to Assess Culture

    • The fear is that the long cultural histories of many societies may slowly erode as the international community becomes more homogeneous.
  • Fulfilling the Leading Function

    • However, in a highly motivated and aligned team, with a homogeneous level of expertise, a more democratic or laissez-faire style may be more effective.
  • Building a Diverse Workforce

    • A homogeneous workplace environment will only cater to the dominant group, and this type of workplace will likely result in lower retention rates for diverse talent.
  • Considering Company Size

    • This structure works well for large organizations pursuing economies of scale, usually through production of a large quantity of homogeneous goods at the lowest possible cost and highest possible speed.
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