Business Culture and Responsibilities: Strategies for GM Company

This report examines business culture and responsibilities, focusing on waste reduction strategies, workplace diversity, and security and confidentiality in a business environment, using General Motors (GM) as a case study. The report details the benefits of minimizing waste, outlines recycling and disposal procedures, and suggests ways to reduce waste, including the implementation of advanced technology. It also explores the importance of a diverse workforce, its benefits, and how organizations like GM and BMW promote diversity. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the significance of maintaining security and confidentiality, the consequences of failing to do so, and identifies a risk within the workplace. The report concludes by outlining measures to minimize health and safety risks. Overall, the report provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects of business culture and responsibility.

BUSINESS CULTURE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

Table of Contents
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
A) Benefits of keeping waste to minimum.................................................................................4
B) Procedure of recycling, disposal of waste and maintaining equipments................................4
C) Suggest ways to reduce waste in business environment.........................................................5
D) Implementation of strategy in reducing waste in business environment. ..............................5
E) Evaluation of impact of change...............................................................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
a)Diversity in Business Context...................................................................................................6
b) Benefit of diverse workforce...................................................................................................6
c)Range of Organisation Promote diversity.................................................................................7
d) Promote diversity within their place of work..........................................................................8
e) Legal and organisation guidelines that govern diversity within workplace............................8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
A) Explanation of why security and confidentiality are important in business environment......9
B) Information is to be kept secure and confidential in line with organisational procedures and
legal requirements........................................................................................................................9
C) Possible consequences of failing to maintain security and confidentiality in the business.. 10
TASK 4 .........................................................................................................................................11
A)Identify a risk within their piece of work..............................................................................11
b) Source of Risk ......................................................................................................................11
c) Impact likelihood of the risk................................................................................................12
D) Measure to minimizes health and safety risk .......................................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Business culture and responsibility means the goals and value are shared by each
individual that are working within an organisation. General Motors (GM) company, it is an
American multinational corporation where it designs, markets, manufactures and distribute
vehicles and parts and sell financial services. This report highlights the benefit of minimising the
waste and the procedure that use to recycle waste and to maintain equipment. Also suggest
various way to reduce waste in business workplace and how it implement one of the suggestion
and find impact of change. This report also reveal diversity in business and its benefit of its and
how organisation promote it at workplace. Business environment confidentially and security are
important and ensure that all property and information are kept secure with legal requirement.
Report also reveal to find risk within workplace and identify way of risk and has its impact &
likelihood of risk. In this regard present report has been made that involves business culture and
its responsibility.
TASK 1
A) Benefits of keeping waste to minimum.
` As it is common that when a company manufactures any product wastage arises. So when
these wastage is controlled, the company gets many benefits as it can help in cost saving,
reduction waste in the General Motors helps in reducing overall operational cost on number of
levels(Mann, 2017). Through Sustainable waste management company improves reputation and
corporate image with Customers, employees and stake holders. Reduction of wastage helps in
protecting the environment as less the wastage the less amount of space is occupied in the
workplace. By minimising wastage more amount of goods are produced with less raw materials.
Reduction in wastage assist the General Motors in reducing pollution in the company. As
less amount of scarp is generated the more cleaner is the the atmosphere, thus boost
environmental performance by increasing the efficiency of production. It helps the General
motors in reducing waste disposal cost, the less the scrap the less amount is paid by the company
in disposal of it. Thus, assist in cost saving and the amount saved is used by the organisation in
other process.

B) Procedure of recycling, disposal of waste and maintaining equipments.
General Motors is a car manufacturing company. When the vehicles reaches its
maximum lifetime. The company do recycle of it. As the process used by the organisation is as
follows: The tyres and batteries are removed manually. After this step any fuel or liquid are
drained. After this whole car is disassembled and vehicle spare parts are only stored when they
are in condition for reuse. The remaining shell of the vehicle subject to further processing which
involves removal of air conditioner evaporator, heat core etc. in this way whole recycling process
works(Dhillon, Syed and Pedron, 2016).
During normal vehicle maintenance fluids such as engine oil , barke oil etc are collected
in some container and after that these are disposed of the use of different machines. General
Motors use antifreeze techniques to dispose the waste. The equipments and machines which are
used in the recycling and disposal process, are maintained periodically as quality and conditions
of the equipments are checked and any further improvements are required are made by the
General Motors so that chances of errors in recycling and disposal process gets reduced.
C) Suggest ways to reduce waste in business environment.
There are some ways which helps in reduction of wastage in General Motors. These are
as follows:
Advance technology By the use of latest and and advance manufacturing machines. General
Motors can reduce the amount of wastage generated in the manufacturing process. As now days
so advance machines are there in market the company can adopt that, thus more amount of
output is generated with less input of raw materials. Thus, minimising the waste.
Recycling Recycling is the process by which wastage can be reduced which arises from
manufacturing process, in this process the waste arises is used in some other process, thus this
helps in reduction of overall wastage. Most amount of scrap is recycled and the residue left is
less. Thus, this is an effective way by which wastage in the business environment can be
reduced(Dhillon, Syed and Pedron, 2016).
Continuous monitoring By continuous monitoring the reduction in wastage can be reduced. In
this the manufacturing process is continuously observed and what amount of resources are
produced and how much wastage is arising all these activities are monitored and actions are
taken on that bases.

D) Implementation of strategy in reducing waste in business environment.
General motors is focusing on reduction of wastage in the business environment so for this
purpose the strategy implemented is as follows :
Advance technology
The company has decided to implement use of modern technology in the company. So
for this the organisation is making aware the employees about the new technology, What is the
new machines and why the new technology is being used by the company all this are
communicated to the employees. As the purpose for adopting advance technology in business is
to reduce the wastage arising in manufacturing process. For implementing this change GM is
providing various training and development programmes to the workers so that they can learn
how to make use of new machines, what are their roles on that machines(Wood and Logsdon,
2017). Training is provided so that the worker can work efficiently and optimum use of the
machines can be made. The GM is making new policies and framework which assist in
implementing the change. General motors is hiring new talented candidates who has knowledge
about new technology so that change can be implemented as fast as possible.
E) Evaluation of impact of change.
General Motors has implemented the use of advance technology so that the amount of
waste generated can be reduced. This impacted in such a way that the cost of of the company
increase. For implementing the change general motors provided training programmes to the
employees, this also generates the cost. As organisation has purchased has new machines and
large cost has been spend so for this new financial policies are made. This change impacted in
positive way as the company is successful in reducing the wastage. Change has negative impact
also as all the employees are not able to accept the change, they don't want any change in the
working. So for convincing them general motors have to make efforts.
TASK 2
a)Diversity in Business Context
The term diversity which means understanding & acceptance of fact where the people
have personal characteristics, that make them different from each other, often when individual
compare in group. Characteristics may include socio-economic status, physical abilities, race ,
gender, ethnicity, political, sexual orientation, ideologies or age(Feldman, 2019). It also include

cognitive approaches and life experiences towards solving the problem. As workplace filled with
an people, where different unique person bring in the company directly that affect the workplace.
Such as many aspect of General Motors company – from an production , marketing to business
culture – this are influence not by an diversity is perceived firm-wide. To those external
companies where the General Motors company may see if it is made of various kinds of people.
Then however if differences are making discord and quick turnover, then the firm not using an
diversity to leverage its business over its advantage. Hence by understanding complexity of an
diversity problems, it may help to manage General Motors firm workforce.
b) Benefit of diverse workforce
Diverse workforce have Several benefits are their in the workplace such as.
Increased Creativity
Diversity in workplace which lead to raise in creativity. People with unique background
have their different perspective and have different experience. Where exposure to various
different view and perspective that leads to grater creativity.
Higher Innovation
At the place of diverse workplace, where people are exposed at multiple perspectives and
when such various perspective are combine, it often come together in new ways. It open the door
for higher innovation for the General Motor company
Faster problem solver
As the people from the different background and have different views and experience,
because of which they can able to bring different solution of the problem. Hence best solution
can be selected soon, which helps to solve the problem faster(Dodge, 2016).
Better decision making
When employees are from different background and experience are come together,
which result they come with lot of solution. That lead to high informed and help in increase
decision making results and process.
Reduce employee turnover
It is also helpful in employee retention. As Company more inclusive of unique
perspective and individual characteristics. Inclusion and diversity in workplace cause all
workforce to feel valued and accepted and when employee feel value and accepted. Employee

become happier at their workplace and remain longer in General Motor company. As result
company have reduce turnover rate.
c)Range of Organisation Promote diversity.
General Motors BMW
Boosting own cultural competency General
Motors promotes diversity by interact
professionally with employees firm unique culture
background(Sambhanthan and Potdar, 2017).
Where manager develop better understanding of
various perspective & culture that help to improve
communication & reduce misunderstanding.
Actively seek New ideas and perspective-
To foster the productive business
relationship. Company seeking ideas and
advice from its colleagues to solve out the
problems faster. Make workplace attractive
option for global minded job seeker.
Observe diverse celebrations, tradition from
other culture. GM company inclusive activities
that take many form. It is an easiest way to create
an culturally different holiday calendar. It
encourage colleagues to get involve and get
appropriate source to celebrate different Tradition.
Contribute cultural diversity at own
workplace. Where as BMW use this way
to promote diversity at workplace by
embracing and working that crate an
understanding. To know employees n its
personal level regard their background and
culture. It helps to find common ground by
promoting inclusive & good welcoming
workplace.
d) Promote diversity within their place of work.
General motors Company can promote diversity within their workplace by using strategy of
observing diverse tradition, holidays and celebrations from other cultures. By using inclusive
activities which are of many form as it is an easiest and most f unable one company by making
the diverse holiday calender. Encourage their employees to get involved in the activities and also
identify different source to celebrate different culture and tradition. Such as sharing food, music

& celebration around the world that can help in team-building(Schmitt, 2017). It is an great way
of opportunity for the employees to connect at different level of General Motors Company.
When the company celebrating the different cultural activities, company should make point of
personal acknowledge of an particular religion. It we;; wishes to their employees through email,
this can create lot for the employees. Especially when the employees are far from home. Hence,
this strategy help the General Motors to promote diversity with in workplace.
e) Legal and organisation guidelines that govern diversity within workplace.
The General Motors has adopted the following legal equality and diversity policy. As General
Motors to achieve equality for all, to learn and work here and try to develop fair and supportive
environment. Company providing the equality opportunity and freedom from unlawful
discrimination on ground of race nationality, colour, gender, civil partnership status or martial,
including mental health difficulties, religion, sexual orientation, age, belief or offending
background. General Motors wish to encourage & celebrate its full contribution to their
colleagues that treated equally and with an respect. And also it comply legal requirement that
relate to elimination of discriminatory practices and maximise full potential of staff available to
employee. By adopting the procedure guidelines it help to ensure the discrimination may does
not occur.
TASK 3
A) Explanation of why security and confidentiality are important in business environment.
By maintaing the confidential standards in the workplace. An organisation not only
protects itself from the legal issues but improve employee productivity as well as by providing
them with a secure and safe working environment(Roughton, Crutchfield and Waite, 2019).
Security is important as business deals with many operations, so the secret data have to be
secured. There is a strong possibility that the data can be leaked to the other competitors,
information can be leaked either by employees or the business accounts may be hacked by other
persons.
It is not only about the business data but the information of employees such as personal
details etc, are also need to be secured. The information about the stakeholders and investors,

how much funds the business have, assets and liabilities, what are the future goals of the General
Motors all these information are confidential, so that why keeping them secure is very important.
Any data leaked can be very harmful for the General Motors as data may be reached to the
competitors. Thus, it affects the overall working of the business operations.
B) Information is to be kept secure and confidential in line with organisational procedures and
legal requirements.
For securing the data UK government has made data protection act, so that the important
data can be protected. The data protection act 1998 is a united kingdom act of parliament
designed to protect personal data stored on computers or an organised paper filling system.
General Motors is following the data protection act so that the secret information is kept secure.
Data will not be leaked in the market(Picciotto, 2017). The company is following this act as the
personal information of the candidates will not be provided to anyone at any cost. Data
protection act leads to better business management and storage of information which leads to
better business practices. It provides competitive advantage also, as details are protected so it
will not be in the reach of the competitors. Policies and framework of General Motors that how it
operates all these are secured, thus assist in smooth running of the business.
C) Possible consequences of failing to maintain security and confidentiality in the business.
There can be many reason by which company may fail in securing the secret information.
Sometimes due to lack of attention the secret information cane be leaked. One of the ways by
which company is fail to secure the information is data theft. As the essential data can be hacked
by the hackers. The security system made by the general motors may not be as secure which is
required. The channel used for sharing the data may not be secure as the information may leaked
to other people. So this will impact in such a way that the information is reached to the
competitors, which impacts the business operations(Heald, 2018).
As when the company is failed in maintaining security, the customers are also impacted.
The buyers will no more trust the organisation and thus this reduces sales of General Motors.
The company may face the difficulty in finding investors, as now one will be ready to make
investment because the security system is not so efficient.
There can be a chances of theft, due to lack of security cameras, inventory systems, alarms and
other means of securing the assets. Large robberies can happen if the security is not so efficient.

TASK 4
A)Identify a risk within their piece of work.
In general motors' company, every workplace has a risk. Being the employer it is the legal
responsibility to look after employees safety and protection against health and safety risks and
help prevent accidents and sickness absence at the work place which has potential to harm
(Jonsson, Fisker and Buhmann, 2016). At any assembling section in general motors' company,
physical risks has the most possibility of loss. They indicate the dangers of the subject of
insurance which could be identified by inspection of the risks. Some physical risks are discussed
as:
Fire risks nature and construction of building or whether material used are of combustible or
non-combustible nature. Risk of fire could be due to unkept of the premises or due to system
heating and lighting, electrical wirings must be checked regularly (Grublješič and Jaklič, 2015).
Burglary risks construction of the workplace, security, nature of contents, reputation of area etc.
are all examples of burglary risks.
Liability risks nature of construction of the building, other occupations of the premises, history
of past liabilities, health and safety awareness and poorly controlled or over congested premises
are liability risks (Evans and Price, 2016).
Thus, physical risks are generally seen, assumed and rated.
Identify a risk within their place of work.
In general motors' company, every workplace has a risk. Workplace risks are any aspect
of work that causes health and safety risks and have the potential to harm.
Workplace risks in general motors company are characterized into four categories: physical risks
such as vibration and noise, ergonomic risks includes poor body positioning, chemical risks
includes poor handling of hazardous substances and biological risks are risks through bacteria
and viruses that can cause health effects (Grublješič and Jaklič, 2015).
b) Source of Risk
P-Source of risk includes the resource, Quality, funding The health and safety risk source
includes such as due to heavy machinery the risk occurs as employees are in Threaten condition
about the machinery and also about the various emission of gases during the manufacturing of

product (Evans and Price, 2016). The resource such as unavailability of resources as planned.
Here the planned resources are also used for various other projects as well. The quality of
products may be poor quality because of some factors. The funding can also be as source of risk
as if there is something that can be planned in General motors such as engines as so company
may not have proper funding can wait for the product for a long and this impacts on the risk of
the company in negative manner. Apart from that if General motors have technical issues arises
than the product may be deliver late and this decreases the efficiency of workers as well as
general motors pvt Ltd. Sources also includes such as books, newspaper, that can product health
as well as safety for the employees (Bendermacher and et.al., 2017)
. There are also internet source where the health and safety information can gives the valuable
information regarding to the collection of data such as strategic plans, exit surveys and focus
group.
M- The risk factor resources that can mention above has enhanced General Motors risk profiles
abruptly. It also increases the risk profile of the company. As health and safety risk of the
employees is increasing day by day and company has to follow health and safety act in order to
taker care of the employees and increase the productivity of the organisation (Jonsson, Fisker
and Buhmann, 2016).
c) Impact likelihood of the risk
Minor injuries
where there is
no medical
treatment.
Needed
injuries which
required
medical
treatment or
hospitalised
injuries which
require
permanent im
Likelihood Not significant Minor Moderate Major
occur on a regular basis under
the normal circumstances of
general motors
Almost Medium high very high
occur at some time (expected) likely medium high very high
can occur at sometime unlikely low medium very high

Not occur in normal
circumstances of general
motors(Mitić and et.al., 2016).
Rare low low high
May be happen but probably
never occur in the future.
possible low low medium
D) Measure to minimizes health and safety risk
Here the general motor's workplace should prepare a health as well safety policy programs for
the goodwill of the employees and also employees should take part through section 20 of the
health and safety welfare act of 2005 (Grublješič and Jaklič, 2015).here the effective health
policies should be clear direction as well as needs the continuous improvement in order to avoid
the risk occurs due to fire risks. Here the cost effective approaches also maintained the various
approaches to preserve the various Resources. Such as physical as well as human resource. There
must be planning regarding the health and safety policy and also there is effective
implementation with the help of the various effective communication and also the representatives
who are responsible for the safety as well as health efforts.
M- There is a need of planning regarding to the health and policies such as implementation of the
safety law 2005(Evans and Price, 2016).