Thesis (Ph. D.)--Oregon State University, 2001. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 155-183). Also available on the World Wide Web.

This thesis deals with the theme of diversity and its management, explains its significance and importance in today's dynamic times, historical development, legislative support, its benefits and costs to a company. It further describes the concept of gender, women's position in the labor market and the presence of women in the IT business. Thesis includes an analysis of diversity policies and strategies in multinational IT company and a research on this topic among Czech employees.

The purpose:  This research principal target is to investigate the correlation between the financial profitability (EBIT) of 101 most profitable companies (2018) in the United States; and their leadership demographics. Research question:  To what extent does diversity correlate with the financial performance of the most profitable companies in the United States? Methodology This study was based on a quantitative research approach Cross-sectional was used as a study design to be able to investigate the relationship between the variables at 1 point in the time.                                                                    Regressions analysis was used as the method of analysis, to be able to explain to what extend the variable are correlated with each other and to be able to perform hypothesis tests.  Result: Results from this study emphasize that there is no credible evidence that profitability in 2018 is somehow affected by the concentration of women and minorities in the management board. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study has not found a concrete connection between diversity concentration in the management level and profitability.

The policy shift towards sustainability has led to increased diversity of stakeholders in land management. This thesis explores how capacity building projects affect the way stakeholders are included in emerging platforms for change. It does so by combining action research and narrative analysis in a case study of a project that aimed to develop social capability in rural Victoria, Australia. The thesis concludes with ways to improve capacity building methodologies and the reflexive performance within platforms for change.

Thesis (M.A. (Environmental Science)) - Rhodes University, 2005.

Thesis (Ph. D. (Zoology and Entomology))--Rhodes University, 2005.

Purpose: The focus of this research is to understand the impact of diversity on global leadership performance. Design/methodology/approach: From the literature review the researcher developed the components of the LEAD³ tool as well as, devised the questions for the in-depth semi-structured interviews that would test the tool. The questions centred on the three constructs of leadership, diversity and organisational factors and interviews were conducted between 2009 and 2010. The sample consisted of 79 senior leaders from seven companies across seven differing sectors and covered 22 different countries across 5 continents. A case study research strategy using a hybrid of open coding, thematic analysis and content analysis was employed. Findings: A series of themes were found under the three constructs: For Global leadership – competencies, connecting, rigour, stakeholder satisfaction, value based professional, influences. For Diversity – inclusivity, performance measures, role modelling, positioning diversity and innovation. For Organisational factors – organisational way of being, facilitating diversity, behavioural practices, ways of working, issues of concern and driving diversity. Issues emerging from the comparative analysis consist of cultural dimensions, engagement and learning. Research Limitations: Issues on reliability and validation, translation in measurement, environmental inconsistency, interviewer/interviewee bias, and ecological fallacy often levied at qualitative research. Research Contribution and Value: The findings tested against the tool, confirm the robustness and relevancy of the LEAD³ as an operational tool that will enable leaders to focus and integrate their diversity efforts. LEAD³ is encapsulated within an integrated change management framework and proposes a multi-level and multi-dimensional approach to global leadership and diversity that also includes performance drivers, stakeholder groupings, performance outcomes and organisational activities (change interventions). Future Research:Finally, an attempt is made to develop a competency framework for leadership and diversity from data emerging from findings. This is named the Global Leader Index for Diversity (GLIDE) – a framework that recognises the diverse aspects of a global leader’s role and identifies associated skills and behaviours that global leaders of the future need to develop.

The topic of the thesis entitled "Age diversity - promoting equal opportunities in RWE" is an analysis of diversity management tools specific to the company from 2011 to 2012, defining age management and proposing an action plan of age diversity in the company for the years 2013 and 2014. The theoretical part of the thesis defines the basic concepts needed to deal with the issues such as equal opportunities, diversity, age management. The thesis includes a description of the historical development of diversity management, including the legislative framework in the EU and the Czech Republic. Age management is the management with regard to the age and abilities of employees and, as such, is clearly related to demographic changes of society. The thesis summarizes the forecasts of demographic development provided by ČSÚ, indicating that the demographic situation in the Czech Republic leads to the aging of population. In the practical part of the thesis is an analysis of the project "Diversity" of RWE Group on 31 December 2012, particularly with regard to the application of tools for age diversity, analysis of diversity of the labor force, and the definition of a job potential. Analysis results are compared with those of selected companies in age management. Based on the findings an action plan of age diversity of the RWE Group for next period is designed. The aim of the thesis is to verify the positive benefits of age diversity for the RWE Group in the Czech Republic.

This diploma thesis is focused on the application of diversity management in selected technically oriented company. A theoretical part gives and overview of essential terms regarding given topic and general findings about areas of diversity and gender management and its implementation in corporate sphere. The practical part deals with analysis of internal environment of the company and a perception of diversity and gender balance by employees. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate a concrete application of diversity management in selected company and to prepare proposals of solutions of potential issues detected.

This diploma thesis examines the application of gender management in a selected tech-nically oriented company. A literature review gives an overview of the issue of diversity, gender management especially in a technical field and managerial positions, as well as it deals with work-life balance. In a practical part of the thesis an analysis of the company and staff is accomplished. Furthermore, another part is consisted of questionnaire survey among recruiters, interview with the HR Manager and interviews with selected managers. The aim of the thesis is to propose appropriate suggestions that could be used for dealing with gender issues in the company.