Examining diversity management at the organizational level
Pásztó Vivien1
1University of János Selye, Faculty of Economics and Informatics, Komárno, Slovakia
Article History
Received: 7 March 2021 Revised: 30 May 2021 Accepted: 31 May 2021 Available Online: 1 June 2021
Keywords: culture, diversity management, employee, job
JEL classification: F16, F23, F53, F59, H13, J24, Z1
Citation: Vivien, P. (2021). Examining diversity management at the organizational level, Review of Socio-Economic Perspectives, Vol 6(2), 1-9.
Abstract
The aim of the research is to study the cultural diversity of the actively present workforce in organizational life and to explore its advantages and disadvantages. The thesis examines the extent to which the performance and efficiency of individuals and organizational groups are influenced by the impact of different cultural identities resulting from cultural diversity in the labor market. To conduct our research, we chose the questionnaire procedure, which is a type of quantitative research method. The questionnaire method proved to be a sensible choice for us as it results in smooth data collection, especially in the current epidemic situation caused by COVID-19. The results of the study describe the attitudes, impressions and positive and negative experiences of employees who may work in other intercultural spaces and acquire routines, as well as employees' attitudes to work, what influences their performance and what they influence to build their careers. By summarizing the data collected in connection with the questionnaire survey, we come to the conclusion that the positive benefits of diversity management triumph over the inherent disadvantages. In addition, diversity management has a significant impact on organizational creativity while not influencing an individual’s professional career.
E-mail: vivien.pasztoova97@gmail.com & ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0600-2384
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19275/RSEP111
Article Type: Original Paper
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