Simon Best, Alistair Soyode, Michael Muller-Camen and Andrew Boff
– Explores the notion of sustainable diversity-management practices.
Abstract
Purpose
Explores the notion of sustainable diversity-management practices.
Design/methodology/approach
Summarizes research into the sustainability of diversity management across four countries and provides examples of efforts to maintain high levels of diversity.
Findings
Looks at the activities of Africa House, an organization that develops business links with Africa, and of Bright Entertainment Network (BEN) Television, which is a television station that caters primarily for ethnic minorities.
Social implications
Highlights the complexity of diversity and so the difficulty of legislating in this area.
Originality/value
Explains that employees can also stifle attempts to engage in sustainable diversity management policies. A lack of understanding of local laws or language, or through limited social contacts, can prevent full participation by employees.