How Organizations Use Diversity as A Success Factor



Acknowledgement

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Abstract

The current research study aims to investigate the concept of organizational diversity as the contributing factors for the success of the businesses. The idea of heterogeneity is seen as the foundation of the increasing compatibility with the current challenges of the corporate world. To highlight the significance, the elements such as gender, age and healthcare diversity are viewed as the basis of the study. Thus, the concept of organizational diversity is investigated as the underlying element which is studied in a holistic sense.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Statement of the Problem1

Significance of the Problem1

Research Aim2

Research Question2

Hypothesis2

Electronic data base searches2

Layout of the Report3

Chapter 23

Chapter 33

Chapter 43

Chapter 54

Learning Process4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Introduction6

The meaning and context of Organizational Diversity for Success7

Age Diversity in the Organization10

Gender Diversity in the Workplace13

Health and Disability Diversity in the Organization13

Social Justice Theory15

Challenges of Workforce Diversity18

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY20

Data Sources and Research Limitations20

Research Instruments20

Data Types21

Primary Data21

Secondary Data21

Reliability & Validity22

Research Approach23

Research Strategy24

Data Collection Method24

Data Analysis25

Limitations and Delimitations25

Conclusion26

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DATA ANALYSIS27

Hypotheses Testing27

Hypotheses 127

Hypothesis 228

Hypothesis 329

Data Analysis30

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION32

Conclusion32

Recommendations35

REFERENCES37

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The subject at hand pertains to the discussion of the concept of diversity as a success factor in the organizations these days. This investigative study undertakes the discussion in a much detailed manner and through a comprehensive research. The concept of diversity is explained in a much detailed manner, and then, its usage is discussed in a comprehensive manner in the entire research report.

Statement of the Problem

The main topic of focus in this research study is the investigation of the organizational diversity as the success factor for various organizations. Through this subject, the underlying assumptions are researched which can easily impact the organization by becoming its contributing success factor.

Significance of the Problem

The significance of the problem is the diversity is being defined as a person's age, gender, health and genetic (disability). This specific definition of diversity is used rather than much broader definitions of diversity which can include categories like values, personality types, etc.; for a broad discussion of the term diversity and the multiple viewpoints about how diversity should be defined. Some scholars examine the connection between diversity and performance, which evaluate the impact of diversity on outcomes. Outcomes are defined as the results an organization produces.

Research Aim

The researcher analyzes the nature of the organizational diversity and the instances where this concept has proven to the contributor of success at various workplaces. The basic aim of the study is to prove the organizational diversity as the success factor and an enriching element for many of ...