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The rich get richer: predicting participation in voluntary diversity training
Author(s) -
Kulik Carol T.,
Pepper Molly B.,
Roberson Loriann,
Parker Sharon K.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of organizational behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.938
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1099-1379
pISSN - 0894-3796
DOI - 10.1002/job.444
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , turnover , demographics , psychology , diversity training , diversity (politics) , session (web analytics) , medical education , social psychology , medicine , political science , business , management , demography , sociology , law , economics , advertising
This research examined whether trainee demographics and pre‐training competence predicted participation in voluntary diversity training. Results indicate that demographic variables had no impact on interest in training (Study One) or on actual training participation (Study Two). However, pre‐training competence levels had a positive effect on both outcomes. More competent trainees expressed more interest in additional training (Study One) and were more likely to attend a voluntary training session (Study Two). The authors suggest that trainees with low competence in the diversity domain are unaware of their low competence levels and therefore are not motivated to participate in training programs designed to increase diversity competence. Implications of these findings for organizations offering voluntary diversity training are discussed. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.