Managing diversity

M.Comm. === The aim of this study was, to highlight the qualitative nature of the concept of diversity, with specific emphasis, on the work environment. This is a literature study. There is no empirical research accompanying it. This study defines the concept of diversity, and attempt to correct the...

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Main Author: Nkosi, Siniors Sonnyboy
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6817
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-uj-uj-34202017-09-16T04:00:47ZManaging diversityNkosi, Siniors SonnyboyDiversity in the workplace.Affirmative action programs.M.Comm.The aim of this study was, to highlight the qualitative nature of the concept of diversity, with specific emphasis, on the work environment. This is a literature study. There is no empirical research accompanying it. This study defines the concept of diversity, and attempt to correct the misleading perception on diversity management and the related concept, namely affirmative action. A diversity management process goes beyond mere numbers and seeks, to maximise the potential of every individual. It means recognising the unique qualities of people in the workplace. The study also identifies possible barriers to a diversity management process, and possible ways, in which they can be overcome. Furthermore, the study discusses and analyse a diversity management process, highlights the need for fundamental change in attitude and behaviour of all stakeholders if the process is to succeed. Data collected indicates a clear need for a well designed organisation programme designed to value and manage a diversity process. Most of the challenges facing organisations, are dynamic, interrelated and systematic in nature, that is, they are intertwined in the entire organisation. More than any other challenge, perhaps, the diveresity process affects the organisation at all levels. The scope and direction of adding value and managing diversity programs, ideally, must be developed within the context, of broad or challanges facing the organisation, as a whole. Diversity responses, in other words, need to be wellintegrated into the organisations overall strategic responses. Systematic thinking is critical to diversity issues.2012-08-29Thesisuj:3420http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6817
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topic Diversity in the workplace.
Affirmative action programs.
spellingShingle Diversity in the workplace.
Affirmative action programs.
Nkosi, Siniors Sonnyboy
Managing diversity
description M.Comm. === The aim of this study was, to highlight the qualitative nature of the concept of diversity, with specific emphasis, on the work environment. This is a literature study. There is no empirical research accompanying it. This study defines the concept of diversity, and attempt to correct the misleading perception on diversity management and the related concept, namely affirmative action. A diversity management process goes beyond mere numbers and seeks, to maximise the potential of every individual. It means recognising the unique qualities of people in the workplace. The study also identifies possible barriers to a diversity management process, and possible ways, in which they can be overcome. Furthermore, the study discusses and analyse a diversity management process, highlights the need for fundamental change in attitude and behaviour of all stakeholders if the process is to succeed. Data collected indicates a clear need for a well designed organisation programme designed to value and manage a diversity process. Most of the challenges facing organisations, are dynamic, interrelated and systematic in nature, that is, they are intertwined in the entire organisation. More than any other challenge, perhaps, the diveresity process affects the organisation at all levels. The scope and direction of adding value and managing diversity programs, ideally, must be developed within the context, of broad or challanges facing the organisation, as a whole. Diversity responses, in other words, need to be wellintegrated into the organisations overall strategic responses. Systematic thinking is critical to diversity issues.
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