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Diversity - Coggle Diagram
Diversity
differences among individuals
Gender
Physical characteristics
Ethnicity
Mental and Physical ability
Race
Personality
Age
Sexual orientation
Workplace diversity
Why necessary?
Anti-discrimination
Equal opportunity
Affirmative
action legislation
Changing composition
Not just legal or moral obligation
Glass ceiling
Introduce paid-parental leave schemes
Introduce gender quotas
Eliminating the stigmatisation of men
more blend of women and men in
senior roles
Changing societal norms
Social dilemmas of workplace diversity
Managerial participation
seek out managers similar
homogenous workforce
recruit individuals similar
power battles
Organisational participation
diversity initiatives benefit society
short-term costs and not long-term
benefits
Incorrect perceptions of relationship
Creates barriers for select talents
Individual participation
Formation of subgroups
subgroup
competition
Success- employees embrace or resist
Solutions for social dilemmas
management problem
Assisting individuals
Developing measurable objectives
Aligning individual who interest
Creating a work environment
Developing superordinate goals
Measuring managerial performance in lomg term
Keep teams size small
public policy problem
developing legislation and implement diversity initiatives
effective diversity
Avoid the creation of legislation
Educational curricula
Social identity theory
individuals
validate their social identity