Workforce diversity management: A systematic literature review

The primary task of the paper is to propose a definition of the existing theoretical contributions to the term of workforce diversity management (WDM) in order to systematize present knowledge, clearly understand the definition of WDM in organizations and identify the gaps for future research. In th...

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Main Author: Seliverstova Yana
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Language:English
Published: University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Economics, Subotica 2021-01-01
Series:Strategic Management
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1821-3448/2021/1821-34482102003S.pdf
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spelling doaj-8bc432f07dce4723b3ad6ebfb997a9292021-07-20T07:34:53ZengUniversity of Novi Sad - Faculty of Economics, SuboticaStrategic Management1821-34482334-61912021-01-0126231110.5937/StraMan2102003S1821-34482102003SWorkforce diversity management: A systematic literature reviewSeliverstova Yana0University of Debrecen, Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Management and Organisation Sciences, Debrecen, HungaryThe primary task of the paper is to propose a definition of the existing theoretical contributions to the term of workforce diversity management (WDM) in order to systematize present knowledge, clearly understand the definition of WDM in organizations and identify the gaps for future research. In this theoretical study, the Scopus database was used for sampling. 19 studies published since 2015 were identified, and then the selected papers were analysed according to key research definitions. Recently, the idea of diversity management (DM) acquires a new meaning; swiftly expanding its field and circulating around the world. WDM becomes a frequently significant part of Human Resource Management in corporations, as it helps companies to take a sustained competitive advantage in the current globalization and innovative age (Egerova, Jiřincová, Lančarič & Savov, 2013; Manoharan & Singal, 2017). The results of the research show that DM is perceived by a moderate number of existing publications as a method that helps to encompass both: a favourable corporate culture and organizational success. By assessing present studies on DM, the paper contributes to the literature on business and management and demonstrates the potential as the scrutinised field seems to be an attractive area for future research.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1821-3448/2021/1821-34482102003S.pdfinclusionhuman resource managementlabour marketorganizationscontent analysis
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human resource management
labour market
organizations
content analysis
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title Workforce diversity management: A systematic literature review
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title_full_unstemmed Workforce diversity management: A systematic literature review
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publisher University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Economics, Subotica
series Strategic Management
issn 1821-3448
2334-6191
publishDate 2021-01-01
description The primary task of the paper is to propose a definition of the existing theoretical contributions to the term of workforce diversity management (WDM) in order to systematize present knowledge, clearly understand the definition of WDM in organizations and identify the gaps for future research. In this theoretical study, the Scopus database was used for sampling. 19 studies published since 2015 were identified, and then the selected papers were analysed according to key research definitions. Recently, the idea of diversity management (DM) acquires a new meaning; swiftly expanding its field and circulating around the world. WDM becomes a frequently significant part of Human Resource Management in corporations, as it helps companies to take a sustained competitive advantage in the current globalization and innovative age (Egerova, Jiřincová, Lančarič & Savov, 2013; Manoharan & Singal, 2017). The results of the research show that DM is perceived by a moderate number of existing publications as a method that helps to encompass both: a favourable corporate culture and organizational success. By assessing present studies on DM, the paper contributes to the literature on business and management and demonstrates the potential as the scrutinised field seems to be an attractive area for future research.
topic inclusion
human resource management
labour market
organizations
content analysis
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