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Week 7 Managing for inclusion (L03 Social dilemmas (Individual…
Week 7 Managing for inclusion
L01; Managing it
Why is it necessary?
Australian Population
28% born overseas
over 300 languages
increasing labour force participation of women
embracing LGBT community
anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action legislation in Australia
can lead to hefty law-suits if not managed correctly
Increased globalisation
a necessary precondition to continuous innovation
changing composition of labour market
What is Diversity?
differences amongst individuals
workplace diversity is differences amongst people at
work
social category membership e.g. based on shared characteristic like race, gender etc
differences in religious beliefs, educational attainment, parental status, etc.
L02 Social identity theory
trustworthy
Incresed differences between individuals in different groups
L03 Social dilemmas
Individual Participation
results in movement of info
how successful an organisation is dependent on degree to which its employees embrace
subgroups within subgroups
Managerial Participation
Managers recruit people similar to
Individuals seek similary managers
Those who don't fit in may leave
Power battles may arise
Organisational Partipation
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creates barriers for high talented candidates
focus on short term costs and not long terms benefits
L04 Solutions
The Management Problem
Aligning individuals interest with organisational diversity
Assisting individuals in realising that their self-interest
Developing measurable objectives for diversity
Developing superordinate goals
Keeping work learn/group sizes small
Embedding the value of diversity to mission, vision
The Public Policy Problem
Avoiding the creation of legislation that results in ‘protected classes’ of workers
Educational curricula at primary/secondary level
Encouraging 'Effective' Diversity
L05 Glass ceiling
Stuns advancement of Woman/Minority groups
Low percentage hold management positions
25% of key management positions are held by women in Australia.
Overcoming Glass Ceiling?
Changing Social Norms for men and woman
Stay At Home Parent / Gender Bias
Paid Paternal Leave
Potentially introduciong gender quotas into businesses
To understand your complete market, a diverse group matters
in-groups and out-groups
Easier to communicate in-group
more likely to reciprocate favours
Leads to problems with diversity initiatives
membership based on similar characteristics