Essays about: "workforce diversity"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 69 essays containing the words workforce diversity.

  1. 31. What happens next? : A study of the action and inaction resulting from active gender equality work in an organisation in a male dominated industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Beatrice Boström; Linnea Lundberg; [2019]
    Keywords : gender equality; institutionalisation; decentralised organisations; middle managers; top management; IT consultancy industry; jämställdhet; institutionalisering; decentraliserad organisation; mellanchefer; koncernledning; IT-konsultbranschen;

    Abstract : It is recognised that gender equality and diversity are essential for building successful organisations. To tackle the global challenges characterised by economies today, one must ensure equal opportunities for all, both men and women. Organisations have acknowledged the benefits of a more gender equal workforce and are starting to take action. READ MORE

  2. 32. Alternative Routes to Management: The Humanities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Josef Neilly; Vasilena Chogolyanova; [2019]
    Keywords : developing managerial skills; humanities; managerial roles; managerial mindsets; diversity in the business world; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : One’s ability to lead and manage should not be dictated solely by one’s education but rather their experiences and personal background. If this is the case, then little attention should be paid to whether one comes from a business-related background or not, and more attention should be paid to the skills and characteristics of the individual. READ MORE

  3. 33. Pale, male and stale : To what extent does achieving the UK’s carbon budgets rely on greater diversity within the energy sector?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Alexandra Jones; [2019]
    Keywords : renewable energy; fossil fuels; decarbonisation; energy sector; extraction; climate change; Environmental Humanities; ecofeminism; Queer theory; workplace diversity; intersectionality.;

    Abstract : With increasing recognition that reducing carbon emissions from energy in the UK will make a significant contribution to the mitigation of anthropogenic climate change, and with carbon budgets forged following the Climate Change Act 2005 looking unlikely to be met, it is clear that sectoral changes are required to catalyse the decarbonisation process. Alongside the need for this industry to be at the forefront of decarbonisation, the energy sector needs to diversify and employ more women, Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBT and disabled people, as well as those from different social classes and varied educational backgrounds. READ MORE

  4. 34. Diversity management and innovation in Swedish tech companies : An exploratory study about the understanding of diversity management

    University essay from

    Author : Sameer Karimi; Josip Blazevic; [2019]
    Keywords : Diversity; Diversity Management; Innovation; Diverse workforce; Technology Companies Tech companies ; Software as a Service SaaS ;

    Abstract : Background: Diversity as a topic is interesting as the world is becoming more globalized and the opportunities related to having a diverse workforce are compelling. Much research has been made on diversity management and its impact on companies, but in contrast there is limited research in the Swedish tech industry. READ MORE

  5. 35. Cross-cultural Comunication in International Organizations

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Yata Onkhaw; Natalia Fedorova; [2019]
    Keywords : cross-cultural communication; multinational teams; immigrant professionals; Swedish IT project teams; diversity; culture;

    Abstract : Problem: While the multinational teams consisting of members from different nationalities,backgrounds and cultures have advantages of diversity in the workplace, the differencesbetween team members can also pose the challenges. Our study focuses on InformationTechnology (IT) project teams in organizations located in Sweden. READ MORE