Junnonen, Annina (2020) Managing a Diverse Workforce: The Role of Human Resource Management. Bachelor, Social Sciences.
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Abstract
This bachelor thesis approaches the topic of diversity management (DM) both theoretically and empirically. The research specifically focuses on the role of human resource management (HRM) in managing cultural differences and diversity in organisations. With a combined literature review and qualitative research, this paper aims to identify how multinational corporations (MNCs) utilise HRM strategies when dealing with a diverse workforce. Current HRM practices observed through interviews are compared to those suggested in relevant literature to identify whether a research-practice gap or connection exists. The first part of this paper introduces the topic and explains the importance of diversity management as a tool for multinational corporations and a subject of research. Furthermore, it clarifies the purpose of this investigation and outlines what this research aims to find out. The second part defines the relevant terminology and concepts for understanding diversity management. It also contains a summary of relevant existing empirical and non-empirical literature on the topic of DM conducted in the past, which forms a theoretical basis for the thesis and establishes the current state of the research from which new research progress can begin. The literature is evaluated in its relevance to the study and reviewed critically. The third part describes in detail the research approach and methods used to gather data for this thesis. The fourth part presents the qualitative empirical results and analyses the findings. Moreover, this section lays out the strengths and weaknesses of this thesis and suggests directions for future research to promote a deeper understanding of the topic. The fifth and final section concludes this thesis.
| Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Major: | Social Sciences |
| Supervisor: | Danskin Englis, Paula and Englis, Basil |
| Datum van aanlevering: | 01 Jul 2020 09:11 |
| Last modified: | 01 Jul 2020 09:13 |
| URI: | http://ucg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/46 |
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