Diverse effects of team diversity : a review and framework of surface and deep-level diversity
Purpose: While diversification within organisations is seen by many to be a strategic move, there is conflicting evidence about what makes diverse teams successful. The purpose of this paper is to highlight a range of complex, and in some cases contradictory, research contributions towards several key areas of diversity within teams, and to propose a framework for integrating existing approaches and clarifying inconsistencies in this domain. Design/methodology/approach: A literature review was conducted to explore several key areas of surface and deep-level diversity in teams, with the discussion included in this paper highlighting many of the inconsistencies and complexities associated with this research domain. Findings: This review highlights the need for future research to look at the effects of surface and deep-level diversity simultaneously, over time, across multiple levels and with a broad range of contextual moderators, to examine their impact on a range of outcomes. Originality/value: In order to account for the complexities within diversity research, the authors propose the use of the job demands-resources (JDR) model which suggests possible explanations for inconsistent findings and bridges the gap between commonly used theoretical perspectives.
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2021
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Authors: | Jansen, Alana E. ; Searle, Ben J. |
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Personnel Review. - Emerald, ISSN 0048-3486, ZDB-ID 1480053-6. - Vol. 50.2021, 9 (23.06.), p. 1838-1853
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Emerald |
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