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Diversity - Coggle Diagram
Diversity
THE GLASS CEILING
Limits the advancement of:
women & minority groups
In Managerial positions
Only 25% of
management positions held by women
what is diversity?
difference amongst individuals
gender
race
religion
physical characteristics
height
weight
mental and physical ability
workplace diversity
differences between employees
Social Identity Theory
favouring 'in groups' at the expense of 'out-groups'
Shared social identity
Increases differences between individuals
Between 'in' & 'out' groups
Can cause tension in workplace
managing diversity
population born overseas is increasing
28% of the population born overseas
Contributing to 50% population growth
2.4% indeginous australians
ageing population
embracing LGBT community
why its NECESSARY
one of the 4 core labour standards
elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
anti discrimination
Equal opportunity
Changing composition of the labour market
Solutions to SIT Dilemmas
Individual and Managerial Participation
Align Individual Interests
Appeal to self interest
Through diversity initiatives
Measurable objectives
Goals requiring collaboration
Facilitate communication
Through work enviroment
Small groups
Long term goals/perspectives
Organizational Participation
Avoid 'protected class' legislation
Sustainable successful initiatives
legislative approach
goal "effective diversity"
primary/secondary education