This scientific work aims to provide an overview of the practice of the concept of diversity management, why it is essential for today’s companies and how it can be successfully implemented. The six dimensions of culture will help to have a better understanding of diversity management, especially in relation to the culture differences.
At the end the conclusion will be summarized. The first chapter frames the concept of diversity management. The dimensions are explained afterward. The main section deals with diversity management in companies and explains why management approach is required for globalized and competitive companies. Later, possible strategies for a successful implementation of diversity management are shown. The final chapter helps to finish this work with a conclusion, critical reflection and an outlook on upcoming development of diversity management in the future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Problem Definition
- Goal and structure of work
- Background
- Types of Diversity
- Diversity Management
- Cultural dimensions theory
- Importance of Diversity Management
- Implementation of Diversity Management
- Final chapter
- Conclusion
- Outlook
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This scientific work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of diversity management, its relevance to contemporary businesses, and its successful implementation strategies. The focus is on the cultural dimensions theory and its application to diversity management, particularly within the context of international companies. The work will examine the significance of cultural diversity for achieving competitive advantages, as well as identify opportunities, risks, and success factors associated with multiculturalism in international companies.
- The importance of diversity management in a globalized business environment
- The role of cultural dimensions in understanding and managing diversity
- Strategies for successful implementation of diversity management practices
- The benefits and challenges of multiculturalism in international companies
- The contribution of diversity management to employee satisfaction and organizational performance
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter provides a background on the emergence and development of diversity management, highlighting its origins in the women's rights movement of the 1960s in the United States and its subsequent diffusion globally through multinational corporations. This chapter delves into the problem definition of diversity management in a globalized economy, outlining challenges faced by businesses with increasingly diverse workforces. It also discusses the goal and structure of the work, outlining its approach to exploring diversity management practices.
The second chapter focuses on the background of diversity management, discussing the various types of diversity that exist within organizations, including demographic, psychological, and organizational. This chapter offers an overview of each type of diversity and presents a matrix illustrating their different aspects.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include diversity management, cultural dimensions theory, globalization, international companies, multiculturalism, competitive advantages, employee satisfaction, and organizational performance.
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- Anonym (Author), 2022, Diversity Management. How can it be implemented successfully?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1325242
