Gender And Culture Diversity Occurring In Self-formed Work Groups

This study compared the level of gender, racial, and ancestral diversity occurring in self-formed teams to what would have occurred had the teams been randomly assigned. A large body of research asserts that similarities on demographic parameters such as these promote social associations. This study...

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Published in:Journal of managerial issues 2000-12, Vol.12 (4), p.391-407
Main Authors: Baugher, Dan, Varanelli, Andrew, Weisbord, Ellen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ancestry
Cultural diversity
Cultural groups
Culture
Decision making
Demography
Ethnic diversity
Ethnicity
Formal organization
Gender
Gender differences
Groups
Hypotheses
Men
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Race
Racial diversity
Social interaction
Statistical analysis
Student diversity
Students
Studies
Women
Workforce
Workplace diversity
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Summary:This study compared the level of gender, racial, and ancestral diversity occurring in self-formed teams to what would have occurred had the teams been randomly assigned. A large body of research asserts that similarities on demographic parameters such as these promote social associations. This study investigated whether the same findings obtain for groups that form for task-based purposes. Study results suggest that, even when relatively high levels of group diversity are possible, there is a significant and strong tendency toward homogeneity of membership for gender, race, and ancestry in selfformed groups. Implications for managers are discussed.
ISSN:1045-3695
2328-7470