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The tragedy of the uncommons: Reframing workforce diversity
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In this paper, a reframing of workforce diversity as a social tragedy is presented, where the authors identify two dilemmas that underscore the social tragedy of diversity and explain why they prevent workforce diversity from progressing: voluntarism and individualism.Abstract:
This article presents a reframing of workforce diversity as a social tragedy. We draw on Hardin’s concept of ‘tragedy of the commons’, which explored the conflicts between individual and collective good. We identify two dilemmas that underscore the social tragedy of diversity and explain why they prevent workforce diversity from progressing: (1) voluntarism and (2) individualism. We critique the simplistic models of managing diversity and suggest an alternative conceptualization as a way forward. We advocate an approach that captures the potential contradictions between individual and social good and accounts for the role of multiple actors in tackling the tragedy of the uncommons. A reframing of organizational self-interest and collective interests in the context of diversity is presented and solutions to social tragedy of diversity are proposed.read more
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Diversity at Work: The Practice of Inclusion
TL;DR: In this article, the authors make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Diversity as Polyphony: Reconceptualizing Diversity Management from a Communication-Centered Perspective
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose reconceptualizing diversity management from a communication-centered perspective, drawing on Bakhtin's notion of polyphony and the communicative constitution of organizations (CCO) perspective.
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Identity, diversity and diversity management
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the relationship between the identity and diversity literatures and discuss how a better understanding of the theoretical connections between the two informs both diversity research and diversity management practices.
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Racial diversity and its asymmetry within and across hierarchical levels: The effects on financial performance
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Diversity and inclusion branding: a five-country comparison of corporate websites
TL;DR: In their quest to attract talent and appear as an employer of choice, organizations must articulate the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce as discussed by the authors, by communicating the attractiveness of diverse and inclusivity.
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The Forms of Capital
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The Tragedy of the Commons
TL;DR: The tragedy of the commons as a food basket is averted by private property, or something formally like it as mentioned in this paper, which is why the commons, if justifiable at all, is justifiable only under conditions of low-population density.
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