Diversity and Identity in the Workplace - Connections and Perspectives

Examining the theoretical connections between identity and diversity, this new book explores how diversity management practices can be better informed by an enhanced understanding of the relationship between the two fields. Highlighting the relevance of identity to diversity studies, the authors concentrate on three key areas: social identity theory; critical perspectives on identity; and poststructuralist understandings. With the aim of fueling future research, this insightful book outlines a detailed research agenda and offers practical suggestions. Not only useful to academics, this book also seeks to encourage policy-makers and HR managers to develop current practices and make more research-informed management decisions.

List of contents

1. Introduction: From Diversity to Identity and Back.- 2. Diversity Management: Invisible Identities.- 3. Categorizing Diversity and Managing Identities.- 4. Reclaiming Identity: The Critical Diversity Project.- 5. Post-Identities: The Transgression of Diversity Categories.- 6. From Theory to Practice.

Product details

• Authors: Lotte Holck, Sara Louise Muhr, Florence Villesèche
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9783319906133
• ISBN: 978-3-31-990613-3
• No. of pages: 107
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 14 mm x 214 mm
• Weight: 250 g
• Illustrations: V, 107 p.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Management, Pädagogik, C, Planning, Human Resource Management, Organization, Business and Management, Organisationstheorie und -verhalten, Human resource development, Organizational theory & behaviour, Management & management techniques, Personnel & human resources management, Management science, Manpower policy, Management—Study and teaching, Management Education, Diversity in the workplace, Diversity Management/Women in Business