A Study on Effect of Employee Diversity on Organizational Performance
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https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i4.1239Keywords:
Employee Diversity, Organizational Performance, Diversity-Performance Relationship, Productivity, Innovation, Employee SatisfactionAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of employee diversity on organizational performance.
Theoretical framework: The study is based on the diversity-performance relationship theory, which suggests that a diverse workforce can lead to improved organizational performance.
Design/methodology/approach: The study employs a quantitative research design and utilizes survey data collected from employees and managers in multiple organizations. The data is analyzed using statistical methods to examine the relationship between employee diversity and organizational performance.
Findings: The findings indicate that organizations with a diverse workforce tend to have higher levels of organizational performance, as measured by factors such as productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
Research, practical and social implications: The study has important implications for organizations, as it suggests that actively promoting diversity can lead to improved performance. Additionally, the findings have implications for society, as they suggest that promoting diversity in the workforce can lead to improved outcomes for organizations and their stakeholders.
Originality/value: This study adds to the existing literature by providing new evidence on the relationship between employee diversity and organizational performance, using a large and diverse sample of organizations.
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