Culture and Impact of Culture in Operations Management in Vocational Education Sector of United Arab Emirates

Mahmoud Salem Al Alawi

Abstract: ? The research seeks to extensively discuss the UAE?s multi-culture environment and the role it plays in the operations management in regards to vocational institutions across UAE and GCC. UAE is a cosmopolitan country that encompasses people from all walks of life. It is therefore important to clearly outline the different roles played by operations management, which in turn help in identifying the cultural diversity in Vocational Education across UAE. The respondents of this research proposal are local emirates and overseas Professional experts in Operations Management in Education Sector. Cultural diversity is inseparable from any vocational institution. Clear guidelines should therefore be in place to ensure that the professional objectives of the organizations are attained. Different challenges arise when carrying out various mandates. This is because UAE has strict policies pertaining to cultural diversity. It is important to tame them to ensure impeccable service delivery.

Keywords: Culture, Diversity, United Arab Emirates, Vocational Education, Operations Management