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MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES
Multicultural development in human services agencies
Tamiko Ross
Argosy University
April 12, 2017
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Multicultural development in human services agencies
The research by Cheryl A. Hyde, 2004 focuses on challenges and solutions to
Multicultural Development in Human Services Agencies. Multiculturalism can be described as
the practice of giving importance to all cultures in a society, people of different races, religions,
languages and traditions. In this case, qualitative research methods was used to gather data from
respondent. Qualitative explanatory study was used to gather the facts about the daily realities of
multicultural practice, the challenges to Multicultural Development in Human Services Agencies
and solutions. Research methods are characterized in terms of finding the appropriate tool in
relation to research topic and questions. An organization, historical, political, ethical, evidential,
and personal factors are not just unwelcome distractions. They are core components of
developing good theoretical and practical outcomes.
Explanatory research in this case aimed to help its audience have a better understanding
of the problem rather than offering a final and conclusive solution. According to Singh, K.
(2007) Explanatory research is the initial research, which forms the basis of more conclusive
research, it can even help in determining the research design, sampling methodology and data
collection method. Unstructured interviews is the most popular primary data collection method
with this type of research. According to Boyce, C & Neale, P, (2006) unstructured interviews are
usually the least reliable form of interviews from research viewpoint, because no questions are
prepared prior to the interview and interview is conducted in an informal manner.
The use of unstructured interviews as a research tool was the most appropriate methods
due to the ever-changing organizational environment, explanatory research adapts and is also
flexible to change. Research questions in qualitative studies should be in alignment with the
purpose statement. Additionally, research questions in a qualitative approach need to be open-
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ended unlike the case in quantitative studies. These are among the factors that entail best
practice in qualitative research. KVALE (1983, p.174) defines the qualitative research interview
as “an interview, whose purpose is to gather descriptions of the life-world of the interviewee
with respect to interpretation of the meaning of the described phenomena”
Furthermore, it is essential for the researcher to come up with a plan to code and analyze
concepts. Coding of concepts uses primary qualitative research methods as a basis, and
additionally relies on relevant authors. Qualitative studies require a lot of support from literature
and other related research. Using relevant support from literature through literature review
complements the research design. The approach differs from that of quantitative studies which
require specific information, for example, using directly answerable questions. The data
collected in quantitative studies must be testable and specific unlike in qualitative studies where
the researcher does coding of concepts.
The literature review article in this case gives crucial information that provides
understanding on the situation. One of the benefits learnt is that Multicultural organizational
development is a long-term, organizational change process that does not condone any
differences, but works to reduce racism and other form of oppressions. The literature review has
a somewhat subjective aspect based on underlying assumptions. This means that researchers
have certain expectations that may influence the study. The article in this case has underlying
assumptions that guide the study. Those opposing the point of view of the researchers can come
up with hypotheses to counter the assumptions.
The instrument used in this research was by use of interviews, this included a list of
questions, but order, phrasing, and follow-up were tailored to each informant. Respondents were
chosen on the basis of expertise and purposive selection. Informants were provided with a
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definition of MCOD (Gutiérrez & Nagda, 1996; Jackson & Holvino, 1988) and asked to compare
their practices with that model. The use of people from different cultures which included Latinos,
black people, white people and Asians. Respondents also included people of both genders which
makes the research more appropriate. Furthermore, respondents were well learned and were
aware of the topic and were given explanations where need be.
Respondents from the interview identified challenges and gave out solutions.
Socioeconomic environment, organizational dynamics, conceptualization of the change effort,
and consultant competence were the challenges noted after the research while collaborative
environmental relations, leadership development, assessment and planning, and consultant
selection were the remedies given. Lack of leadership support and involvement were significant
barriers noted during the research. Although agency leaders set the tone for and ultimately guide
Multicultural organizational development the research indicated a consultant as the key to assist
with Multicultural organizational development (Katz & Miller, 1997). A consultant needs to
understand the agency’s environmental pressures and how those pressures affect organizational
innovation.
The researcher had to put in mind several ethical considerations in regard to Multicultural
organizational development. Voluntary participation is one of the considerations the researcher
had in mind while doing his research, meaning that people who participated in the research
participate in the evaluation free from coercion. They should also be free to withdraw at any time
without negatively impacting on their involvement in future services or the current program and
relationships with any of the researchers or research bodies involved (Trochim, 2006). Informed
consent was also a consideration meaning that anyone participating in the evaluation is fully
aware about the evaluation being conducted. Participants should be aware of the purpose of the
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research and they are the ones to determine whether to take part or not. Do not harm is also an
ethical consideration, harm can be in form of stress, diminishing self-esteem or an invasion of
privacy. It is important that the evaluation process does not in any way harm the participants.
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References
Gutiérrez, L., & Nagda, B. (1996). The multicultural imperative in human service organizations.
In P. Raffoul & C. McNeece (Eds.), Future issues in social work practice (pp. 203-213).
Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Katz, J., & Miller, F. (1997). Between monoculturalism and multiculturalism: Traps awaiting the
organization. In D. Van Eynde, J. Hoy, & D. Van Eynde (Eds.), Organizational
development classics (pp. 292-302). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Kvale, Steinar (1983). The qualitative research interview: A phenomenological and a
hermeneutical mode of understanding. Journal of Phenomenological Psychology, 14,
171-196.
Singh, K. (2007) “Quantitative Social Research Methods” SAGE Publications, p.64
Boyce, C & Neale, P, 2006, “Conducting in-depth Interviews: A Guide for Designing and
Conducting In-Depth Interviews”, Pathfinder International Tool Series
Trochim, William M.K. (2006, October 20). Research Methods Knowledge Base. Retrieved
from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/scallik.php.

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