Managing Diversity Through Human Resource Management
American University of Science & Technology
Assignment 2
Managing diversity through human resource management
An international perspective and conceptual framework
Prepared By: Samih El Kahtib
Instructor: Dr. Hasan Saleh
Managing diversity through human resource management
An international perspective and conceptual framework
Introduction
Managing diversity reflects the reality that people differ in many visible & invisible ways; such as: * Age * Gender * Marital status * Social status * Disability * Sexual orientation, * Religion * Personality traits * Ethnicity * Culture
Multiculturalism proved to be the most important dimension of diversity. Although many aspects of diversity have been examined by researchers, no comprehensive model exists. We will see a framework which will help organizations develop HRM strategies and policies to manage diversity effectively. The framework will also help researchers identify key areas for future research and guide practitioners to formulate and implement diversity appropriately.
A diverse workforce comprises a multitude of beliefs, understandings, values, ways of viewing the world, and unique information. Rapid internationalization and globalization has enhanced the significance of workforce diversity via cross cultural and multi cultural exchange.
Major Issues & Objectives of HR Diversity Management
Effective diversity first started to avoid legal offense regarding discrimination. Then, there was a debate about the difference between equal opportunity & managing diversity. Each researcher has a different point of view, but the debate ended up by concluding that Managing diversity includes the process of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & AA (Affirmative Action). The scope of Managing Diversity covers: * Seeks to overcome labor market segregation through addressing inequalities based on individual differences, such as race, gender and
Assignment 2
Managing diversity through human resource management
An international perspective and conceptual framework
Prepared By: Samih El Kahtib
Instructor: Dr. Hasan Saleh
Managing diversity through human resource management
An international perspective and conceptual framework
Introduction
Managing diversity reflects the reality that people differ in many visible & invisible ways; such as: * Age * Gender * Marital status * Social status * Disability * Sexual orientation, * Religion * Personality traits * Ethnicity * Culture
Multiculturalism proved to be the most important dimension of diversity. Although many aspects of diversity have been examined by researchers, no comprehensive model exists. We will see a framework which will help organizations develop HRM strategies and policies to manage diversity effectively. The framework will also help researchers identify key areas for future research and guide practitioners to formulate and implement diversity appropriately.
A diverse workforce comprises a multitude of beliefs, understandings, values, ways of viewing the world, and unique information. Rapid internationalization and globalization has enhanced the significance of workforce diversity via cross cultural and multi cultural exchange.
Major Issues & Objectives of HR Diversity Management
Effective diversity first started to avoid legal offense regarding discrimination. Then, there was a debate about the difference between equal opportunity & managing diversity. Each researcher has a different point of view, but the debate ended up by concluding that Managing diversity includes the process of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & AA (Affirmative Action). The scope of Managing Diversity covers: * Seeks to overcome labor market segregation through addressing inequalities based on individual differences, such as race, gender and