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

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on October 26, 2007) Includes bibliographical references.

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.

" ... every related diversification is also fundamentally an unrelated one" (Mintzberg, 1991). Due to the cyclical nature of the demand for construction, quantity surveyors are forced to contend with large fluctuations in the demand for their services. This has prompted firms to consider diversifying into more lucrative ventures. This study explores the concept of diversification as a means to offset cyclical fluctuations, and to stimulate growth. The available literature emphasises the advantages of related diversification over unrelated diversification. It is argued that this creates synergy between the new business and the core one, thus leading tp competitive advantage. The study is based on BTKM, a medium sized Quantity Surveying practise. Growth opportunities in their core business have begun to decline, and the cyclical nature of demand for construction has led to uncertainty, which makes long term strategic planning difficult. A study of the company's skills and resource strengths shows that it is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities in related businesses. By virtue of their core competencies, Quantity Surveyors possess the ability to solve complex problems and challenges regarding the planning and management of facilities. Organisations have come to realise the importance of ensuring that their buildings, systems and services support core operations and contribute to achieving strategic objectives. This has led to the growth of a new field of endeavour - that of Facilities Management. This is a rapidly growing professional field that provides excellent prospects for suitably qualified personnel. This study explores the option of diversification into this field. / Thesis (MBA)-University of Natal, (Durban) 2003.

Andrew Pampallis

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.

Zugl.: Hagen, Fernuniv., Habil.-Schr., 2009

St. Gallen, Univ., Diss., 2004.

The purpose of this study is to develop a generic model for an effective mentorship programme. The definitions of mentors, mentorship and the management of diversity are presented and discussed in the literature. Also discussed are the reasons for implementing a mentorship program in the organization and the advantages and disadvantages of such a program. This is followed by the presentation of the different paradigms of diversity. In addition the relationship between mentorship and the effective management of diversity is discussed. The quantitative as well as the qualitative research methods were followed. A questionnaire, which represents the stages/ aspects of a preliminary mentorship model was created. The content of the preliminary mentorship model (questionnaire items) was created by utilising elements within the literature as well as inputs received from specialists in this field. Lawshe's (1975) method was used to identify which elements in the questionnaire (prelimanary model) were suitable for the final generic model. Eighteen specialists evaluated each of these items (stages/aspects of the mentorship program) and the content validity was determined for each item. These items within the given content validity ration were used as guidelines for the final generic mentorship model. These guidelines, identified for the mentorship model, can be categorised in six categories. Communication, Mentorship Relationship, Personal- and Professional Development, Organisation Participation, Characteristics of a mentor and General. / Thesis (MCom (Human Resources Management))--University of Pretoria, 2004. / Human Resource Management / unrestricted