DIVERSITY

Diversity in Human Resource Management

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “diversity” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “diversity” and its relation with “human resource”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “diversity” and tries to gauge its effect on “human resource”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “diversity” and tries to describe the overall effect of “diversity” on “human resource”

Diversity in Human Resource Management

Introduction

The following articles and discussion is about how diversity is no longer the sole province of human resources, but should be part of a separate function to accept the equality of diversity on the organization of labor, goods and services. (Morrison, 1992, 42-48) Diversity is an increasingly important factor in the business world, as globalization began to seize the world market. As major organizations internationalize, a variety of markets in the world creates many problems and many have begun to realize that the problems of managing diversity is not only difficult but also have to start from the inside. Task to remain competitive in today's global markets has forced many organizations to change their views on the management of diversity of its employees. Not only that the diversification of the workforce is inevitable, but it is also extremely important to connect to competition in the talent market in the world today for any organization to stay competitive.

Discussion

The main reason why diversity should be viewed as a different function, not a part of human resource in the fact that the definition of diversity among people in general can be defined as the differences between people, physical and psychological. This includes all the demographic and cultural differences such as age, sex, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, disability, personal beliefs, family structure and lifestyle, with little attention to job skills. (Morrison, 1992, 42-48) However, this by no means comprehensive, as the wide diversity of people almost limitless, and constantly evolving with time and the global environment. Prominent differences are obvious, such as race and age, but some of them may be difficult to identify especially obvious differences, which depend on the experience and relationships as a lifestyle and personality. (Ellis, 1994, 79-110) Valuing diversity is an important element in the organization today, and managing diversity is vital for success. Managing diversity can be defined as a managerial process for developing an environment that works for all employees (Morrison, 1992, 42-48) while encouraging and enabling them to use their talents and abilities to the fullest.

Why diversity is an important problem? Previously, a variety of labor organizations were mainly due to compliance with the law as in many countries, there are laws against discrimination. Nevertheless, the globalization of world markets, including the labor market is a dramatic change in the way businesses run. (Ellis, 1994, 79-110) globalization means new open-air markets with new customers that require products or services that are appropriate for these markets. It also means a new type of employment market, which is extremely ...