FACTORS AFFECTING WORKPLACE DIVERSITY IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATION

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine the factors affecting workplace diversity in corporate sector. Stratified sampling was used to select 50 respondents. Data was collected by the use of questionnaires and analyzed using significant statistics and presented using tables. The study concludes that generational differences simulated work place diversity. It is also concluded that professional qualification can help to improve and benefit from leadership skills in all generations. Finally the study concludes that there were factors hindering work place diversity management at corporate level. However, there was work place diversity management in corporate concern. The study also concludes that gender balance, education policy and skilled policy were measured and the study has recommended that there should be a well controlled, laid down policy and procedure for diversity management practices at Corporate Company especially in regard to generational differences, gender concerns and professional qualifications.