The article in review explains the concept of diversity in management versus the notion of Affirmative action. Affirmative action (AA) was formed to counter the effects of a history of discrimination. AA was formed to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education and business from which they have been historically marginalised. However, AA has devalued the accomplishment of people who are chosen based on their social groups to which they belong rather than their qualifications. It has proven to a certain extent to have undesirable side-effects which somehow led to failing to achieve its goals. On the other hand, diversity in management is more appealing
The article in review explains the concept of diversity in management versus the notion of Affirmative action. Affirmative action (AA) was formed to counter the effects of a history of discrimination. AA was formed to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education and business from which they have been historically marginalised. However, AA has devalued the accomplishment of people who are chosen based on their social groups to which they belong rather than their qualifications. It has proven to a certain extent to have undesirable side-effects which somehow led to failing to achieve its goals. On the other hand, diversity in management is more appealing