Introduction:
Managing Diversity is a relatively new concept applied in the business world of today.
An increasing number of enterprises are using this concept with several different objectives like increasing their profits or creating a better working environment.
This assignment is meant to explain the MD approach and to test its success by comparing theory and practice.
During the following pages I will describe the theoretical background of the several Equal Opportunity and the Managing Diversity Approaches. Therefore I am going to use the Strategy Web Model and explain and judge each of its elements. The next step will be an analysis of the large German banking enterprise “Deutsche Bank” with regard to their EO and specially MD policies.
Comparing the theoretically described sections of the Strategy Web Model with their counterparts in the practice used by the Deutsche Bank will lead to an evaluation of these measures taken by the bank. This evaluation is going to be based upon the extend in how far the company has implemented MD into their business processes, what they expect from MD and what the Deutsche Bank gained by using MD. At this stage a short summary of my key findings will be given.
Finally, I will give some recommendations about possible improvements in order to let MD become even more successfully used and implemented into the bank’s businesses.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Deutsche Bank: Company Background
- The Analysis of the Deutsche Bank on the basis of the Strategy Web Model
- Summary of Key Findings
- Recommendations
- Bibliography
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to illustrate the practical application of managing diversity (MD) within a real business context using the example of Deutsche Bank. It investigates the importance of equal opportunities approaches and the EO policy of the bank. Furthermore, it examines the theoretical background of MD and equal opportunity, exploring occupational segregation, its causes, and various approaches to overcome this social phenomenon.
- The theoretical foundations of managing diversity and equal opportunity.
- The analysis of Deutsche Bank's MD policies and strategies.
- The implementation and effectiveness of MD in Deutsche Bank's business processes.
- The role of diversity teams in promoting MD.
- Recommendations for improving MD implementation at Deutsche Bank.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Executive Summary: This section provides a concise overview of the assignment's objectives, methodology, and key findings. It highlights the use of Deutsche Bank as a practical example to illustrate the concept of managing diversity.
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of managing diversity and its growing importance in the business world. It outlines the purpose of the assignment, which is to explain MD and assess its success through the comparison of theory and practice.
- Theoretical Background: This section delves into the theoretical foundations of MD and equal opportunity. It discusses occupational segregation, its causes, and different approaches to combating it. It examines the liberal and radical approaches to achieving equal opportunities, emphasizing the importance of considering social identities and combating discrimination.
- Deutsche Bank: Company Background: This chapter provides a brief overview of Deutsche Bank's history, size, and position in the market. It sets the stage for the subsequent analysis of the bank's diversity policies.
- The Analysis of the Deutsche Bank on the basis of the Strategy Web Model: This chapter examines Deutsche Bank's approach to managing diversity using the Strategy Web Model. It analyzes each element of the model and assesses its implementation within the bank.
- Summary of Key Findings: This section summarizes the key findings of the analysis, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of Deutsche Bank's diversity policies and the impact of MD on the company's business processes.
- Recommendations: This chapter presents specific recommendations for improving the implementation and effectiveness of MD at Deutsche Bank, focusing on aspects such as the evaluation process, the role of diversity teams, and the clarity of objectives.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The central keywords and focus topics of this work are: managing diversity, equal opportunities, occupational segregation, discrimination, Deutsche Bank, Strategy Web Model, diversity teams, evaluation process, implementation, and recommendations. This preview explores the theoretical and practical aspects of managing diversity, examining various approaches to achieving equal opportunities and analyzing the impact of MD in a real-world business context.
- Quote paper
- Tobias Berghahn (Author), 2005, The Managing Diversity program of the Deutsche Bank, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/57480
