Workforce diversity

Marjorie Ngwenya

Chapter 52 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management, 2025, pp 200-202 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This entry discusses how workforce diversity has been established in literature, and its links with organizational innovation and competitive advantage through increased creativity and improved decision-making. It outlines how workplace diversity and inclusion practices contribute to an innovative climate, and offers potential explanations for the role of diversity in promoting creativity. Practical applications for organizations wishing to derive benefits from demographic diversity are discussed. Lastly, this entry offers a critical perspective on the conceptualization of diversity and the idea that diverse workforces are warranted to produce positive outcomes.

Keywords: Workforce diversity; Innovation; Creativity; Inclusion; Belonging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035306442
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