Academic Papers
Empowering inclusion with insightful research.
Welcome to the Diversity Atlas Academic Papers repository!
We are delighted to offer you this collection of academic papers on diversity, equity, and inclusion, gathered from reputable sources across the internet. This resource is designed to provide our members with quick access to valuable research that can inform and enhance your DEI initiatives.
Please note that all papers included in this repository have been collected with respect for and in accordance with the rights of the original authors and publishers.
We hope you find this resource useful and enriching. Happy reading!
2021
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Mohammad Qasim, Abdul Qahar, Raza Ullah
Organizational and Demographic Level Diversity Practices and Employees Performance
Purpose – The study’s primary objective was to investigate the relationship between organizational level diversity practices, demographic level diversity practices, and employees` performance at selected higher educational institutions in Kabul, Afghanistan. Findings – The findings support a positive relationship between variables; furthermore, the study revealed high contributive implications in both academic and non – academic arena. Moreover, the research suggests,
2021
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Anne Keizer-Remmers, Vasilena Ivanova & Anja Brandsma-Dieters
To act or not to act: Cultural hesitation in the multicultural hospitality workplace
This article aims to describe the behaviour, feelings and emotions of hospitality professionals regarding the phenomenon of handelingsverlegenheid (which we translate as “awkwardness to act”) in intercultural professional settings. The overall purpose of this study is to understand how middle management employees of the rooms division department of a small-scale commercial learning hotel in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands lead their
2021
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Islam, Tahsin
Workplace Diversity in a Canadian Context: Evaluating Moderators as a Means of Improving Organizational Performance
In an effort to address an increasingly heterogenous workforce created by a progressively integrated global economy, as well as to uphold justice among employees in the workplace, organizations continue to leverage workplace diversity as a fundamental component of organizational strategy. In doing so, organizations assess the relationship between diversity and organizational performance, and whether the pursuit of a heterogenous workforce
2021
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Noé Gaudencio Alba-Baena and Aldo Salcido-Delgado
Adaptability of the Lean-Sigma Methodology for Operations in a Multicultural Workplace
Overseas operations, as beneficial as there are, present challenges such as the adoption of the organizational culture, working methodologies, and practices. Different strategies have been exercised to successfully reach the expected benefits of these operations and take advantage of the local resources. Managers have faced local resistance and miscommunication barriers, moreover, the cultural differences have impacted the operations reducing in
2021
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Yoko E. Fukumura , Julie McLaughlin Gray, Gale M. Lucas, Burcin Becerik-Gerber, and Shawn C. Roll
Worker Perspectives on Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Office Workspaces: Implications for the Future of Office Work
Workplace environments have a significant impact on worker performance, health, and well-being. With machine learning capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) can be developed to automate individualized adjustments to work environments (e.g., lighting, temperature) and to facilitate healthier worker behaviors (e.g., posture). Worker perspectives on incorporating AI into office workspaces are largely unexplored. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore
2021
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Emmanuelle Walkowiak
Neurodiversity of the workforce and digital transformation: The case of inclusion of autistic workers at the workplace
This paper analyses the productive complementarities between the digital transformation, the skills of autistic workers and neurodiversity management. Based on a qualitative approach and interviews with leaders or experts of neurodiversity initiatives, we provide a theoretical framework to analyse the links between the neurodiversity of the workforce and digital transformation at the individual, organisational and industry levels. We identify several
2021
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Ruchi Sinha | Chia-Yen (Chad) Chiu | Santosh B. Srinivas
Shared leadership and relationship conflict in teams: The moderating role of team power base diversity
Shared leadership in teams is believed to be beneficial for team effectiveness. Yet recent empirical evidence shows that it may not always bring positive effects. On the one hand, the team leadership literature suggests that shared leadership allows for frequent interactions among members, improving intrateam harmony and reducing conflicts. On the other hand, the team power literature suggests that frequent
2021
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Cynthia S. Wang, Jennifer A. Whitson, Brayden G King, Rachel L. Ramirezd
Social Movements, Collective Identity, and Workplace Allies: The Labeling of Gender Equity Policy Changes
Social movements seek allies as they campaign for social, political, and organizational changes. How do activists gain allies in the targeted institutions they hope to change? Despite recognition of the importance of ally support in theories about institutional change and social movements, these theories are largely silent on the microdynamics of ally mobilization. We examine how the labeling of organizational
2021
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Joanna Maria Szulc, Frances-Louise McGregor and Emine Cakir
Neurodiversity and remote work in times of crisis: lessons for HR
Purpose – The rich qualitative study builds on 11 semi-structured interviews with nine neurodivergent employees and two business professionals supportive of neurodiversity to understand the lived experiences of dealing with crisis in a remote working environment. Design/methodology/approach – The purpose of the reported research is to understand how neurominorities experience remote working in the times of crisis and what the
2021
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Kusal Tharinda Nanayakkara, Sara Jane Wilkinson, Sumita Ghosh
Future office layouts for large organisations: workplace specialist and design firms’ perspective
Purpose – Office layout arrangements have a significant influence on many important aspects of organisations, and design firms need to liaise with the client to determine the most appropriate design process. The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors design firms consider when designing new office layouts and the nature of future offices from the design and workplace