In this class we discussed Africa and its people wich are the 14.8% of the world's human population. Although it is the 2nd largest continent, its population density in some regions is rather low. This is due in part to the Sahara Desert, which occupies one-fourth of Africa's landmass and is not suitable for habitation.
Many people tend to generalize Africa as if it was one. But for a better understanding of Africa, It is very important to point out that Africa is a continent and not a country. More than 2000 ethnic groups live in Africa, each one with its own diverse culture and ideology.
*The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions.
Although it has abundant natural resources, Africa remains the world's poorest and most underdeveloped continent, due to a variety of causes:
-Spread of deadly diseases and viruses (HIV, malaria),
-corrupt governments that have often committed serious human rights violations, failed central planning,
-high levels of illiteracy,
-lack of access to foreign capital,
-frequent tribal and military conflict (ranging from guerrilla warfare to genocide), vand, malnutrition and inadequate water supply and sanitation, as well as poor health.
Africa is also the richest continent for diamond mining, accounting for roughly 49% of world production.
Their cultura is characterized by conflicted responses to Arab nationalism and European imperialism.
Their religion is closely associated with African peoples' concepts of ethnic identity, language and culture, their beliefs and practice have also had an impact outside of Africa. Just as trade from Asia and Europe helped to facilitate the spread of Islam and Christianity in Africa.
QUESTION: What is the place of Black Africans on Management today?
"Since 1994 South African companies made efforts to include in management structures people from the multiplicity on ethnic gropus in the country. The country has witnessed a new wave of black ownership and control of business. Although they have been changes in the previously disadvantage groups, management structure are still the domain of white males.
Estimates indicate that 2.5% of management positions are ocuppied by Black Africans"
Bibliography: Thomas, Adele & Bendixen, Mike. 2000. The Management Implications of Ethnicity in South Africa. Journal of International Business Studies, 31 (3): 507-31, pg 3-4
Many people tend to generalize Africa as if it was one. But for a better understanding of Africa, It is very important to point out that Africa is a continent and not a country. More than 2000 ethnic groups live in Africa, each one with its own diverse culture and ideology.
*The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions.
Although it has abundant natural resources, Africa remains the world's poorest and most underdeveloped continent, due to a variety of causes:
-Spread of deadly diseases and viruses (HIV, malaria),
-corrupt governments that have often committed serious human rights violations, failed central planning,
-high levels of illiteracy,
-lack of access to foreign capital,
-frequent tribal and military conflict (ranging from guerrilla warfare to genocide), vand, malnutrition and inadequate water supply and sanitation, as well as poor health.
Africa is also the richest continent for diamond mining, accounting for roughly 49% of world production.
Their cultura is characterized by conflicted responses to Arab nationalism and European imperialism.
Their religion is closely associated with African peoples' concepts of ethnic identity, language and culture, their beliefs and practice have also had an impact outside of Africa. Just as trade from Asia and Europe helped to facilitate the spread of Islam and Christianity in Africa.
QUESTION: What is the place of Black Africans on Management today?
"Since 1994 South African companies made efforts to include in management structures people from the multiplicity on ethnic gropus in the country. The country has witnessed a new wave of black ownership and control of business. Although they have been changes in the previously disadvantage groups, management structure are still the domain of white males.
Estimates indicate that 2.5% of management positions are ocuppied by Black Africans"
Bibliography: Thomas, Adele & Bendixen, Mike. 2000. The Management Implications of Ethnicity in South Africa. Journal of International Business Studies, 31 (3): 507-31, pg 3-4
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