attention in the diversity management literature. There are some HRM studies concerning
diversity issues. However, the fact that these studies are normally regarded only as part of
the HR literature makes it difficult to draw complete conclusions on HR diversity
management by analysing only the diversity management literature. Also, interestingly,
although scholars have emphasized the differences between diversity management and
EEO and AA, past studies have focused on EEO and AA in HRM policies and practices.
Valuing diversity and utilizing the knowledge and skills of a diverse workforce, an aspect
which is beyond EEO, has been largely neglected. As a result, the existing literature does
not indicate how diversity has actually been managed through HRM. Therefore, further
research is necessary on the state of HRM diversity management beyond EEO and AA.
Such research in developing and transitional economies is urgently needed as most past
studies have been conducted in the Western contexts, such as the US, EU nations and
Australia. As mentioned earlier there are different diversity issues in different national
contexts. Research in non-western contexts would develop a better understanding of the
effects of different socio-cultural environments on diversity management. Also, due to
the fact that managers, employees and different groups within an organization may have
different perceptions of diversity management, such perceptions can often be the result of
poor implementation of HR diversity policies. Future research should examine diversity
management from multiple perspectives. Moreover, past studies are usually prescriptive in
exploring the relationship between HR diversity practices and organizational
performance. As a result, there is, so far, no study statistically examining the contribution
of diversity management in HR to organizational performance from financial and
non-financial perspectives. Further empirical research on this aspect would advance our
understanding of the contributions of HR diversity management.
References
ACIB (Australian Centre for International Business) (2000),
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