International Journal of Management, IT & Engineering
Vol. 10 Issue 11, November 2020
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Viewpoint of Engineers and Managers on Work Force Diversity
and Ethnicity related Policies in IT Sector in India
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Dr. Atul Dhingra
Dr. Arti Gaur
Abstract
Workforce diversity refers to inclusion that reflects a globalized economy and a
multicultural workforce where diversity of thoughts and perspectives, based on
individual differences are leveraged by organizations to grow and progress.
Globalization has led organizations to face a highly diversified market. Therefore,
it is more critical today than ever to be aware of, and to be sensitive to, the needs of
various segments of employees. While catering to the diverse landscape of people,
organization needs to become the melting pot of talent and culture. A diverse
workforce may help company to understand various markets better, curate
customized and relatable products and services, and address customer challenges.
Work force diversity is created by including people from different backgrounds i.e.
cultures, religions, age etc. in the organization. Managing diverse workforce
requires removal of differences in the people working in the organisations. In
diversity management, there is respect for each individual irrespective of their
background, education, origin etc.
Every business needs to recognize the importance of diversity as well as ethnicity
and should be ready to spend resources on managing diversity in the organization.
Managing diversity is also one of the challenges for human resource managers in
India especially in IT industry. An attempt has been made in this research paper to
critically analyse viewpoint of IT Engineers and Managers on policies related to
Work Force Diversity and Ethnicity in IT Sector in India.
Keywords:
Work Force Diversity;
Managing diversity;
IT Professionals;
Ethnicity;
IT sector
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Author correspondence:
Dr. Rajesh Kumar,
Auditor, Local Audit Department, Haryana
CCS Haryana Agricultral University, Hisar, Haryana
Email: sainirajesh_in@yahoo.com
1. Introduction
Maximizing and capitalizing on workplace diversity has become a crucial issue for management today.
Diversity can be defined as recognizing, understanding, accepting, valuing and celebrating differences
among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, religion,
Phd. from Department of Business Addministration, CDL University, Sirsa, Haryana
Professor, Department of Business Management, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana
Chairperson, Department of Business Addministration, CDL University, Sirsa, Haryana