This book reviews theory and research in social and organizational psychology on the management of diversity in work organizations.Each chapter summarizes relevant empirical research, and considers how the dynamics of workgroup relations are likely to be affected by cultural differences among group members. It will be essential reading for researchers and advanced students in social and organizational psychology.
Sabine Otten is Professor at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Her research focuses upon social identity, group identification, intergroup biases, social integration, and (cultural) diversity.
Karen van der Zee is Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where she holds a chair in Intercultural Competence. She is also Professor of Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, and Integration at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Her research focuses upon diversity management in organizations, integration issues in culturally diverse societies, and the measurement and development of intercultural competencies.
Marilynn B. Brewer was previously Professor at Ohio State University, USA before moving to the University of New South Wales, Australia in 2009. Her primary areas of research are the study of social identity, collective decision making, and intergroup relations and she is the author of numerous research articles and books in these areas.
1. Towards inclusive organizations: Introduction, M.B. Brewer, S. Otten, & K.van der Zee 2. Labor market participation and immigrant's acculturation, T. de Vroome & M. Verkuyten 3.Organizational perspectives on diversity, K. van der Zee, & Otten, S. 4.Promoting social engagement and well-being in diverse groups: The role of respect, Y.J. Huo, K.R. Binning, & C.T. Begeny 5.Predictors and consequences of inclusion and exclusion at the (culturally) diverse workplace, S. Otten, & W.S. Jansen 6. ASPIRe: Empowering subgroups and building organic organizational identity, K.O. Peters, A. Haslam, M. Ryan, & Steffens 7. Creative processes in diverse teams, P.B. Paulus, & K.I. van der Zee 8. Faultlines in diverse teams, A. Homan, & D. van Knippenberg 9: Individuals in the diverse work place: The role of personality, J.P.L.M. van Oudenhoven, K.van der Zee, & P.B. Paulus