The Holistic Approach to Diversity Management: HR Implications
Published: 2009
Author(s) Name: Anita Ollapally & Jyotsna Bhatnagar
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Abstract
High involvement work systems today
reflect inclusiveness and diversity, which
have emerged in contemporary literature
due to effects of globalization. Trends like
outsourcing, off shoring, mergers and
acquisitions, have led to a migratory
workforce resulting in diversity in
organizations. Moving from affirmative
action, which was perceived as creating a
stigma, organizations have embarked on
diversity management, a more inclusive
approach. This approach focuses on the
unique strengths of people besides giving
each individual an equal opportunity.
Organizations worldwide, in their attempt
at diversity management, have faced
problems, as stereotypes are deeply rooted
in one’s culture and there are resistances
to change. This paper tries to highlight the
definition of diversity, the issues associated
with it, different initiatives taken by
organizations worldwide and the
implications for organizations.
Keywords : Definations of diversity
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