Diversity and Organizational Development: Impacts and Opportunities

Diversity and Organizational Development is a comprehensive approach to inclusive organizational development that helps current and future leaders develop their diversity competency. It explains concepts of diversity management as value-added activities that increase creativity and innovation, improve problem-solving and organizational flexibility, and aid in the recruitment and retention of top talent. It also shows how organizations can move toward the integrating stage of organizational development, where members of all cultural and identity groups feel included, valued, and empowered through their contributions to organizational success.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

As modern societies become increasingly diverse and multicultural, the demand for greater inclusion within organizations grows louder. In response, many organizations have hastily diversified their workforce, without fully comprehending the intricate and multifaceted dimensions of diversity, the complexity of social identities, and the subtle yet often unintended ways differences between members of in-groups and out-groups can perpetuate social exclusion. To address this pressing need, Diversity and Organizational Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the concept of diversity, distinguishing between competing definitions and types of cultural and cognitive differences. By providing a thorough overview of the topic, this book equips current and future leaders with the necessary skills to develop their diversity competency.

Concepts of diversity management are presented as value-added activities that foster creativity, innovation, enhance problem-solving and organizational flexibility, and contribute to the recruitment and retention of top talent. Drawing upon interdisciplinary perspectives from business, economics, psychology, and sociology, this work offers a holistic approach to inclusive organizational development, ensuring that diversity and inclusion initiatives are supported by all aspects of organizational operations and culture. Readers are guided through the process of moving toward the integrating stage of organizational development, where members of all cultural and identity groups feel valued, empowered, and included through their contributions to organizational success.

In addition to its theoretical insights, the book makes a compelling case for inclusive development through organizational culture. It demonstrates how rituals, symbols, and language can create shared meaning among members of diverse organizations, influencing their effectiveness and strategic performance. By fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose, these cultural elements can ultimately create more satisfying workplaces.

Overall, Diversity and Organizational Development is a valuable resource for leaders, HR professionals, and organizational development practitioners seeking to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusive organizational development, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce, achieve greater success, and contribute to a more inclusive and diverse society.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 159 x 239 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839825934