Diversity within Diversity Management: Where We Are, Where We Should Go, and How We Are Getting There

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the research presented in this edited volume.

Design/Methodology

This report is based on 17 chapters, which vary in terms of research approach, design, and method, yet aims to present different country perspectives on diversity within diversity management.

Findings

The chapters present new insights on how the national and macro-social environment impacts the institutional approaches to diversity management across the world. Findings indicate the need for organizations to focus on deep-level diversity, rather than choosing a tick-box policy on surface-level diversity. Empirical studies reveal that every institution can adopt a diversity-friendly approach in a way that best fits their structure, culture and the mentality of their top management team.

Originality

The report summarizes and integrates novel insights on country perspectives and approaches on diversity management.

Citation

Georgiadou, A., Gonzalez-Perez, M.A. and Olivas-Luján, M.R. (2019), "Diversity within Diversity Management: Where We Are, Where We Should Go, and How We Are Getting There", Diversity within Diversity Management (Advanced Series in Management, Vol. 21), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1877-636120190000021001