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Diversity Management
Chapter from the book: Hırlak, B. (ed.) 2023. Organizational Behavior Concepts and Research-I.

Necmettin Gül
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Synopsis

The management of differences is very important in terms of being able to express themselves and exist in the labor market for individuals who are defined as diversity in working life, such as being disabled in working life, being a woman in working life, being exposed to racism and discrimination due to various reasons, not being accepted or excluded in working life due to their sexual orientation. and it is a concept that needs to be emphasized. Because working is one of the fundamental rights of every individual, both legally and ethically. In this direction, the right to work has been guaranteed by the constitution and various laws have been enacted in order to protect diversity. Organizations are structures that come together to achieve a specific purpose. Within these structures, there are individuals with completely different characteristics, cultures, values and beliefs. The management of diversity, which has entered the management literature and is an accepted management approach, is important for the success and performance of organizations in order not to be exposed to various groupings, conflicts, discriminatory behaviors and judgmental attitudes. The management of differences is becoming more and more necessary in the changing world plane and increases the interest in it. In this context, the aim of this study is to address and explain the concept of diversity management in a way that includes many disadvantaged groups and individuals.

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How to cite this book

Gül, N. (2023). Diversity Management. In: Hırlak, B. (ed.), Organizational Behavior Concepts and Research-I. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub79.c145

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March 25, 2023

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