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Capitalizing on Ethnic Diversity: An Approach to Managing the Diverse Workgroups of the 1990s
Author(s) -
Kirchmeyer Catherine,
McLellan Janet
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
canadian journal of administrative sciences / revue canadienne des sciences de l'administration
Language(s) - French
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.347
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1936-4490
pISSN - 0825-0383
DOI - 10.1111/j.1936-4490.1991.tb00546.x
Subject(s) - ethnic group , diversity (politics) , sociology , political science , anthropology
This paper offers an approach to managing ethnically diverse workgroups that aims to realize the creative potential of their diversity; an approach well suited to meeting the current demands on organizations for innovation. Rather than homogenizing their work forces, employers are advised to maintain a creative tension by setting conditions of security and others of challenge. Theoretical and empirical bases are provided to support this alternative approach, and the deficiencies of the common approach of homogenization are addressed. Résumé Le présent article propose une approche de gestion des effectifs de diversité ethnique qui exploiterait le potentiel créatif de cette diversité; approche fort à propos, vu la conjoncture actuelle qui oblige les organisations à innover. Plutôt que d'homogénéiser les forces de travail, il est conseillé aux employeurs de maintenir une tension créative en établissant des conditions et de sécurite et de défi. L'article présente des bases théoriques et empiriques à l'appui de cette alternative et traite des lacunes de la pensée courante de l'homogénéisation.

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