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The handbook of workplace diversity

This handbook showcases the scope of international perspectives that exist on workplace diversity. It dissects the theoretical reasons and shows how the study of workplace diversity follows different directions, critiques quantitative and qualitative research methods within the field, and investigates different workplace groups
eBook, English, 2006
Sage Publications, London, 2006
Reference works
1 online resource (xv, 551 pages) : illustrations
9781446206867, 9781784021276, 9781283880213, 1446206866, 178402127X, 1283880210
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Examining the contours of workplace diversity: concepts, contexts and challenges / P. Prasad, J.K. Pringle, A.M. Konrad
PART I. Theoretical perspectives on workplace diversity. Psychological perspectives on workplace diversity / C.T. Kulik, H.T.J. Bainbridge
Human resource strategies to manage workforce diversity: examining 'the business case' / E.E. Kossek, S.A. Lobel, J. Brown
Diversity: making space for a better case / D.R. Litvin
From managing equality to managing diversity: a critical Scandinavian perspective on gender and workplace diversity / Y.D. Billing, E. Sundin
The jewel in the crown: postcolonial theory and workplace diversity / A. Prasad
Diversity as resistance and recuperation: critical theory, post-structuralist perspectives and workplace diversity / D. Jones, R. Stablein
Diversity: the cultural logic of global capital? / R. Mir. A. Mir, D.J. Wong
PART II. Methods for studying workplace diversity. What is diversity and how should it be measured? / D.A. Harrison, H. Sin
Feminist qualitative research and workplace diversity / A. Thurlow, A.J. Mills, J.H. Mills
Measures for quantitative diversity scholarship / D. Chrobot-Mason, A.M. Konrad, F. Linnehan
PART III. Dimensions of workplace diversity. Of small steps and the longing for giant leaps: research on the intersection of sex and gender within work and organizations / Y. Benschop
Men, masculinities and workplace diversity/diversion: power, intersections and contradictions / J. Hearn, D. Collinson
Race and ethnicity in organizations / K.L. Proudford, Stella Nkomo
Age and ageism in organizations: a review and consideration of national culture / E.L. Perry, J.D. Parlamis
Seven conversations about the same thing: homophobia and heterosexism in the workplace / W.E.D. Creed
The influence of disability on role-taking in organizations / E.F. Stone-Romero, D.L. Stone, K. Lukaszewski
Locating class in organizational diversity work: class as structure, style and process / M.A. Scully, S. Blake-Beard
Outcomes of appearance and obesity in organizations / M.P. Bell, N.E. McLoughlin
Beyond inclusion and equity: contributions from transnational anti-racist feminism / K. Mirchandani, A. Butler
Trade unions and equality and diversity / A. Greene, G. Kirton
Critical diversity management practice in Australia: romanced or co-opted? / A. Sinclair
Conclusion: Reflection and future direction / J.K. Pringle, A.M. Konrad, P. Prasad
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