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The Origins of Ethnolinguistic Diversity
This study explores the determinants of ethnolinguistic diversity within as well as across countries, shedding light on its geographic origins. The empirical analysis conducted across countries, virtual countries, and pairs of contiguous regions... View Details
- 13 Feb 2017
- Working Paper Summaries
Diversity in Innovation
- 2019
- Article
When Gender Diversity Makes Firms More Productive
By: Stephen Turban, Dan Wu and Letian Zhang
Does diversity make a company more productive? Many say yes—some researchers argue that gender diversity leads to more innovative thinking and signals to investors that a company is competently run. Others say no—conflicting research indicates that gender diversity can... View Details
Turban, Stephen, Dan Wu, and Letian Zhang. "When Gender Diversity Makes Firms More Productive." Harvard Business Review (website) (February 11, 2019).
- 18 Jan 2011
- Keynote Speech
Diversity Management Innovation: Leveraging Cultural Diversity for Better Outcomes
By: R. Ely
- 01 Jun 1998
- News
Diversity and Community
Not so long ago in the business realm, diversity and social justice issues were consigned to a dim, neglected area somewhere at the corporation's farthest perimeter, or locked outside the company gates altogether. Earlier this year,... View Details
Keywords: Garry Emmons
- Article
Toward a Racially Just Workplace: Diversity Efforts are Failing Black Employees. Here's a Better Approach
By: Laura Morgan Roberts and Anthony Mayo
Morgan Roberts, Laura, and Anthony Mayo. "Toward a Racially Just Workplace: Diversity Efforts are Failing Black Employees. Here's a Better Approach." Harvard Business Review (website) (November 20, 2019).
- July 2011
- Case
Shifting the Diversity Climate: The Sodexo Solution
By: David A. Thomas and Stephanie J. Creary
This case profiles the evolution of Sodexo's diversity initiative. Diversity became a key priority for Sodexo, North America in 2001 after a class-action lawsuit was filed and certified in Washington, D.C. against Sodexo Marriot Services, Inc., the food services... View Details
Keywords: Diversity; Business Strategy; Globalization; Management Teams; Gender; Race; Ethnicity; Age; Food and Beverage Industry; North America; Washington (state, US)
Thomas, David A., and Stephanie J. Creary. "Shifting the Diversity Climate: The Sodexo Solution." Harvard Business School Case 412-020, July 2011.
- February 2018
- Teaching Note
Indonesia—Unity in Diversity
Teaching Note for HBS No. 715-035. View Details
- 31 Jan 2011
- Research & Ideas
Taking the Fear out of Diversity Policies
If you start a discussion about workplace diversity policies, don't be surprised if the hopeful topics of ethnic, racial, and gender heterogeneity lead to negative discussions about sexism, bigotry, and injustice. "Talking about and... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- January 2023
- Case
Inclusion and Diversity at Mars Petcare
By: Katherine Coffman and Tom Quinn
In 2020, the Mars Petcare Leadership Team found themselves dealing with critically important inclusion and diversity issues. Social unrest, including unprecedented protests for racial justice in the U.S. and across the globe, generated an urgency for substantive... View Details
Keywords: Talent and Talent Management; Diversity; Ethnicity; Gender; Race; Food and Beverage Industry; Health Industry; Europe; North and Central America; Asia; South America; Oceania
Coffman, Katherine, and Tom Quinn. "Inclusion and Diversity at Mars Petcare." Harvard Business School Case 923-005, January 2023.
- TeachingInterests
Harnessing Employee Talent: The Diversity Advantage
This course offers a comprehensive examination of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within organizational contexts, focusing on practical strategies for fostering inclusive environments and driving positive change. Furthermore, this course... View Details
- 06 Mar 2015
Prospective Student Diversity Day
Jointly sponsored by HBS MBA Admissions, the African-American Student Union (AASU), the Latino Student Organization (LASO), and the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP), Prospective Student Diversity Day (PSD) is an... View Details
- Article
The Origins of Ethnolinguistic Diversity
By: Stelios Michalopoulos
This study explores the determinants of ethnolinguistic diversity within as well as across countries, shedding light on its geographic origins. The empirical analysis conducted across countries, virtual countries, and pairs of contiguous regions establishes that... View Details
Michalopoulos, Stelios. "The Origins of Ethnolinguistic Diversity." American Economic Review 102, no. 4 (June 2012): 1508–1539.
- 10 Mar 2020
- News
The Little-Understood Problem Confronting Diverse Workplaces
- 09 Apr 2018
Prospective Student Diversity Session
Jointly sponsored by HBS MBA Admissions, the African American Student Union (AASU), the Latino Student Organization (LASO), and the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP), a Prospective Student Diversity Session is an... View Details
- August 2006 (Revised November 2007)
- Background Note
A Framework for Pursuing Diversity in the Workplace
By: Thomas J. DeLong and Michael Brookshire
Assesses the costs and benefits of pursuing diversity and pinpoints the primary barriers to creating diverse workplaces. It also proposes some options for advancing diversity in an organization. View Details
DeLong, Thomas J., and Michael Brookshire. "A Framework for Pursuing Diversity in the Workplace." Harvard Business School Background Note 407-029, August 2006. (Revised November 2007.)
- 16 Jun 2008
- News
Diversity in the C-Suite
- 18 Oct 2013
Prospective Students' Diversity Day
Harvard Business School invites you to attend Prospective Students’ Diversity Day (PSD) on Friday, October 18, 2013. Jointly sponsored by HBS MBA Admissions, the African-American Student Union (AASU), the Latino Student Organization... View Details
- 24 Jun 2021
- Other Presentation
Getting Serious About Diversity
By: R. Ely
Ely, R. "Getting Serious About Diversity." Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning Leaders, June 24, 2021.
- 17 Oct 2014
Prospective Student Diversity Day
This event is jointly sponsored by HBS MBA Admissions, the African-American Student Union (AASU), the Latino Student Organization (LASO), and the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP). Throughout the event, prospective students will have the opportunity... View Details