Cultural diversity management in Australian manufacturing organisations

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Fenwick, Marilyn, Costa, Christina, Sohal, Amrik S. and D'Netto, Brian. (2011). Cultural diversity management in Australian manufacturing organisations. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources. 49(4), pp. 494 - 507. https://doi.org/10.1177/1038411111414984
AuthorsFenwick, Marilyn, Costa, Christina, Sohal, Amrik S. and D'Netto, Brian
Abstract

Australia has a high level of cultural diversity, particularly within the manufacturing sector. Yet the management of cultural diversity in Australia has only been mediocre. The aim of this study was to examine whether human resource diversity management practices in the Australian manufacturing sector have improved since the previous study by D’Netto and Sohal (1999). The intervening period has been characterised by the progression of diversity management research and practice from nascency to acceptance as a mature sub-field of management and human resource management. In addition, significant changes have occurred in the manufacturing sector. The results of our study of 119 manufacturing organisations indicated that positive changes in HR diversity management have occurred with the passage of time. The overall performance of manufacturing organisations in Australia, with respect to the use of human resource diversity management practices is no longer ‘mediocre’ and can now be classified as ‘above average’. While there is still considerable scope for improvement, especially in the area of recruitment, we found that employers in the Australian manufacturing sector value diversity and recognise the benefits of diversity. We explain the findings of our study and discuss the implications for future research.

Year2011
JournalAsia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
Journal citation49 (4), pp. 494 - 507
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISSN1038-4111
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1177/1038411111414984
Scopus EID2-s2.0-82255191075
Page range494 - 507
Research GroupPeter Faber Business School
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Place of publicationUnited Kingdom
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