The Dynamics of Managing Diversity: A critical approach

Book Details

• Author: Gill Kirton

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 4th Edition

• ISBN: 9781138786707

• Pages: 332

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 06-08-2015

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches

• Features: 4 black & white illustrations, 28 black

About the Book

The Dynamics of Managing Diversity was one of the first books to address the growing academic interest in diversity management at the degree level. Now in its fully updated fourth edition, this book reflects recent changes in working practices, statistical information, and developments in equality and diversity law. The new edition also includes fresh case studies and an analysis of both current and emerging debates in the UK and across Europe.

This comprehensive resource explores a broad range of issues, from race, disability, and sex discrimination, to individual and cultural differences. It equips future HR and business managers with the legal knowledge and research insights needed to develop effective diversity policies within their organizations.

The fourth edition introduces several key updates:

• Coverage of contemporary issues such as female representation on executive boards, religious diversity, and economic migration following EU enlargement.

• Multiple analytical perspectives, including socio-legal and feminist approaches, offering rich insights into the subject matter.

• Practical case studies that highlight real-life diversity management issues in both local and international contexts.

Gill Kirton and Anne-marie Greene present these complex issues in a structured manner, with each chapter beginning with clear aims and objectives and concluding with thought-provoking discussion questions. This makes it an invaluable resource for both teaching and studying equality and diversity.

The Dynamics of Managing Diversity is essential reading for UG and PG students, as well as academics interested in diversity management theories and debates within British and European contexts. It balances strong theoretical foundations with practical understanding, offering valuable insights into diversity management and equality practices in the workplace.