Understanding a culture of diversity through frameworks of power and change

Alison Doherty, Janet Fink, Sue Inglis and Donna Pastore

Sport Management Review, 2010, vol. 13, issue 4, 368-381

Abstract: The benefits of a diverse workforce are realized when an organization is characterized by a culture of diversity; for example, where there is respect for differences, flexibility, an orientation toward people vs. tasks, and equifinality. The purpose of this study was to identify personal and group forces that act on, or have the potential to act on, a culture of diversity. Personal interviews were conducted with 11 personnel in athletic departments in NCAA Division III institutions. An integrated model of power and change guided the interpretation of employees' perceptions and experiences with regard to organizational culture and diversity, and the further identification of individual and group driving and restraining forces at both surface and deep levels. Findings are discussed relative to pertinent theory and organizational implications are proposed.

Keywords: Diversity; management; Intercollegiate; athletics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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