equality and workplace diversity
diversity- is a term used to describe differences among individuals
Social Identity Theory
in the workplace- refers to these difference among people at work. Can include differences such as family status, education, experience
Individual Participation, Managerial Participation, and Organisational Participation
the glass ceiling
a phenomenon that limits the advancement of women and other minority groups to senior managerial positions in organisations
individual participation
managerial participation
organisational participation
approx 25% of key management positions in companies are held by women in AUS
success of organisational diversity initiatives is dependent upon the degree to which employees embrace/resist them
The Public Policy Problem: not focusing on encouraging just diversity, but effective diversity.
The Management Problem: overcoming managerial and individual participation, some examples include keep workgroups small, developing measurable objectives for diversity.
overcoming the phenomenon
formation of sub groups along social categories may result in restricting movement of information
changing societal norms around the role of women and eradicating gender bias
due to exclusion, employees may form further informal subgroups resulting in sub group competition
eliminating stigma surrounding men who wish to stay home for family reasonings
consequence of the dilemma of individual participation
introducing paid-parental leave schemes
managers tend to recruit individuals similar to them
introducing more representative blend of both women and men in senior position roles
individuals seek managers similar to them
those who don't fit in often leave resulting in homogeneous workforce
results in power battles
incorrect perceptions in relation to relationship between homogeneous workers and employee turnover
belief that diversity initiatives benefit society not organisations implementing them
focus on short-term costs and not long-term benefits
creates barriers for selecting highly talented candidates due to inaccurate views