The Challenges Associated with Diversity within the New Working Economy
Literature Review
The challenges associated with Diversity within the new working economy.
Academic Writing and Research Skills
901.022
Workplace Diversity can be defined as “A workforce made up of people who have different human qualities or who belong to different cultural groups.” L, Daft & Pirola-Merlo p356, (2009). Throughout this Literature Review, various views will be analysed with regards to why diversity is a challenge of working in the new economy. Diversity is an incredibly broad field and therefore had to be limited to only three challenges associated within discrimination: the ‘glass ceiling effect’, stereotypes and sexual harassment. Taken into account that the information in this review is up to date, these challenges will be illustrated with a range of literature found within: books, websites, internet sources and journal articles. Finally, an overview of the authors’ points will be summarised along with the main points that were raised. The primary authors used throughout this report were L, Daft & Pirola-merlo, (2009) and I, Mann & S, Seacord, (2003). While researching and reviewing topics on the challenges associated with Diversity it is generally been reviewed as a positive attribute in the hospitality industry although there are some negative aspects.
“The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that separates woman and minorities from top leadership positions.” (L, Daft & Pirola-merlo, 2009). The barrier between woman and minorities with the upper managerial positions is transparent although it creates real barriers based on discriminatory attitudes, preventing woman and minorities with appropriate qualifications from advancement in their careers.
There are various views on the glass ceiling effect from both men and woman. According to (Rana. B, 2007) there is a continuous growth in the number of woman and other minority groups in business schools, yet a low percentage of each are being found in respectable
The challenges associated with Diversity within the new working economy.
Academic Writing and Research Skills
901.022
Workplace Diversity can be defined as “A workforce made up of people who have different human qualities or who belong to different cultural groups.” L, Daft & Pirola-Merlo p356, (2009). Throughout this Literature Review, various views will be analysed with regards to why diversity is a challenge of working in the new economy. Diversity is an incredibly broad field and therefore had to be limited to only three challenges associated within discrimination: the ‘glass ceiling effect’, stereotypes and sexual harassment. Taken into account that the information in this review is up to date, these challenges will be illustrated with a range of literature found within: books, websites, internet sources and journal articles. Finally, an overview of the authors’ points will be summarised along with the main points that were raised. The primary authors used throughout this report were L, Daft & Pirola-merlo, (2009) and I, Mann & S, Seacord, (2003). While researching and reviewing topics on the challenges associated with Diversity it is generally been reviewed as a positive attribute in the hospitality industry although there are some negative aspects.
“The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that separates woman and minorities from top leadership positions.” (L, Daft & Pirola-merlo, 2009). The barrier between woman and minorities with the upper managerial positions is transparent although it creates real barriers based on discriminatory attitudes, preventing woman and minorities with appropriate qualifications from advancement in their careers.
There are various views on the glass ceiling effect from both men and woman. According to (Rana. B, 2007) there is a continuous growth in the number of woman and other minority groups in business schools, yet a low percentage of each are being found in respectable