The Impacts of Workplace Diversity on Business Success
Knorst, Gina Marie (2021)
2021
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Workplace diversity is becoming increasingly important nowadays. This thesis aims to measure whether and to what extent the phenomenon of workplace diversity influences the success of organisations. To this end, the following research question is posed: What impact do gender and ethnocultural diversity in the workforce have on key financial figures and operations of organisations?
A qualitative study on workplace diversity was conducted as a literary review to investigate the research question. It was complemented by the expertise and knowledge of competent experts to make the impact tangible.
The qualitative study showed that both gender and ethnic diversity have a significant impact on a company's organizational structure and especially on its financial success.
Therefore, the topic of diversity has a significant influence on the entire market and its developments and immensely determines the actions of an organisation. Irrespective of their benefit from diversity, companies are driven by various stakeholders such as customers, employees, or investors to pay more and more attention to the topic since the demand for equality is constantly growing.
A qualitative study on workplace diversity was conducted as a literary review to investigate the research question. It was complemented by the expertise and knowledge of competent experts to make the impact tangible.
The qualitative study showed that both gender and ethnic diversity have a significant impact on a company's organizational structure and especially on its financial success.
Therefore, the topic of diversity has a significant influence on the entire market and its developments and immensely determines the actions of an organisation. Irrespective of their benefit from diversity, companies are driven by various stakeholders such as customers, employees, or investors to pay more and more attention to the topic since the demand for equality is constantly growing.