Managing diversity: Diversity practice configurations and organisational effectiveness

Primary organisation:	University of South Australia
Funded by:	ARC
Chief investigators:	Professor Carol Kulik Dr MI Metz

Project Summary

Organisations expend a lot of momey on their diversity efforts but often fail to implement the most effective diversity management practices. Left unmanaged, workforce diversity can create internal conflict and lower organisational performance. These challenges are especially difficult for the small organisations characteristic of Australian business. This project is designed to identify the most effective diversity management practices for
small and large organisations and provide recommendations for their use. The project benefits employers and employees alike by identifying diversity management practices that maximise organisational effectiveness and
create positive working environments in the Australian context.

Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s)
Diversity@Work Pty Ltd
Australian Senior Human Resources Roundtable