CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE - DISCOURSE AND PERSPECTIVES
CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE - DISCOURSE AND PERSPECTIVES

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of this article is to outline the various current theoretical positions in the discourse on cultural diversity at the organizational level and the practical implications deriving from these different types of discourses. The analysis identifies two major types of positioning: the managerial perspective and critical studies in diversity management. The practical consequences of certain theoretical stances are varied. Hence, in the first case, the emphasis is put on diversity management, on the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity in relation to organizational performance. In the second case, the emphasis is placed on power relations, social exclusion and the need to create inclusive professional climates.

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