The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of age and gender diversity on employee performance in an organisation. A descriptive research design was adopted, with Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) being the focus organisation. The target population comprised a total of 103 employees from various units of the institution. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 50 respondents from various hierarchical levels. The main data collection instruments were an open and close-ended questionnaire and an interview guide. A set of descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages, the mean and standard deviation were used to generate tables, bar graphs and pie charts to present the results of the study using SPSS version18. The key findings of the study were that both age and gender diversity have a bearing on the performance of an employee and ultimately on the organisation. Findings show that employees felt comfortable working with either older or younger employees. Others felt positive about being involved in teams that consist of employees with varying ages as this improves their performance. The study found that gender diversity has a high predictive power on employee performance. On the other hand, organisations that create an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of gender and create policies that eliminate discrimination from the workplace can benefit from gender diversity. A significant relationship between gender diversity and work performance has shown that employees like to work with the opposite gender so long as they can carry out their job professionally. The study concluded that, age diversity is a very crucial resource for firms that intend to have sustainable workforce. It also argues that gender diversity is a vital factor for organisational performance. The study findings show that age diversity is a very crucial resource for organisations that intend to maintain a sustainable workforce. By allowing the establishment of a leadership pipeline, age diversity not only facilitates the creation of a pool of competent employees but allows the organisation to sustain its way of doing business including best practices.
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- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Research
- 1.1 Introduction to the Research Focus
- 1.2 Overview of the Study
- 1.3 Research Questions and Hypotheses
- 1.4 Structure of the Thesis
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- 2.1 Overview of Existing Literature
- 2.2 Key Concepts and Theories
- 2.3 Gaps in the Literature
- Chapter 3: Methodology
- 3.1 Research Design
- 3.2 Participants
- 3.3 Data Collection
- 3.4 Data Analysis
- Chapter 4: Results
- 4.1 Descriptive Statistics
- 4.2 Inferential Statistics
- 4.3 Key Findings
- Chapter 5: Discussion
- 5.1 Interpretation of Results
- 5.2 Implications of Findings
- 5.3 Limitations of the Study
- 5.4 Future Research Directions
- Chapter 6: Conclusion
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- The impact of specific factors on the studied phenomenon.
- An in-depth analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of the research area.
- The methodological considerations and challenges of the study.
- Interpretation and implications of the research findings.
- Suggestions for future research.
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Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter presents a thorough review of the existing literature relevant to the research topic. It critically examines key concepts, theories, and empirical studies, synthesizing current knowledge and identifying gaps in existing research. The review provides a comprehensive foundation for the study, positioning the current research within the broader academic landscape and setting the stage for the research questions and hypotheses presented in the subsequent chapter.
Chapter 3: Methodology: This chapter details the research design and methodology employed in the study. It provides a comprehensive description of the research participants, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods used. The chapter rigorously justifies the chosen methodological approach, addressing potential limitations and highlighting the rationale behind specific choices made to ensure the study's validity and reliability. The chapter aims to provide a clear and transparent account of the research process.
Chapter 4: Results: This chapter presents the key findings of the study, utilizing descriptive and inferential statistics to illustrate the relationships between the variables under investigation. The results are presented clearly and concisely, with appropriate tables and figures used to enhance readability and understanding. The chapter avoids subjective interpretation of the results, reserving that for the discussion chapter. The chapter presents the data objectively, providing a solid foundation for the subsequent discussion.
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- Michael Mulenga (Author), 2019, Impact of Age and Gender Diversity on Employee Performance in an Organisation. A Case Study of Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/495281
