Managing Workplace Diversity: Issues and Challenges

Managing Workplace Diversity: Issues and Challenges

Managing Workplace Diversity: 
Issues and Challenges

Abstract
Diversity management is a process intended to create and maintain a positive work environment where the similarities and
differences of individuals are valued. The literature on diversity management has mostly emphasized on organization culture;
its impact on diversity openness; human resource management practices; institutional environments and organizational
contexts to diversity-related pressures, expectations, requirements, and incentives; perceived practices and organizational
outcomes related to managing employee diversity; and several other issues.The current study examines the potential barriers
to workplace diversity and suggests strategies to enhance workplace diversity and inclusiveness. It is based on a survey of 300
IT employees. The study concludes that successfully managing diversity can lead to more committed, better satisfied, better
performing employees and potentially better financial performance for an organization.
Keywords
diversity management, workplace diversity, discrimination, stereotype, inclusiveness

Introduction
The concept of diversity includes acceptance and respect. It
means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the
dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs,
political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of
these differences in a safe, positive, and fostering environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond
simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.
Diversity is a set of conscious practices that involve
understanding and appreciating interdependence of humanity, cultures, and the natural environment; practicing mutual
respect for qualities and experiences that are different from
our own;...

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