Diversity Training Programme Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Hussain Alhejji, Thomas Garavan, Ronan Carbery, Fergal O'Brien, David Mcguire

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Abstract

This article analyzes the scholarship on diversity-training outcomes utilizing a systematic literature review (SLR) and provide insights for future research. The article advances our understanding of diversity-training outcomes through the integration of three perspectives: the business case, learning, and social justice perspectives. The SLR revealed: (a) a literature that is fragmented and diverse in terms of publication outlets; (b) researchers conduct diversity-training outcomes research in a diverse range or organizations, sectors, cultural and training contexts; (c) studies primarily reflect the business case or learning perspectives; and (d) existing studies have significant methodological limitations. We argue the need for future research to adopt multiple perspectives ensure better cross-fertilization of perspectives and make use of more sophisticated methodologies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-149
Number of pages55
JournalHuman Resource Development Quarterly
Volume27
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Business
  • Diversity training in organizations
  • Learning perspectives
  • Methodology
  • Social justice
  • Theory

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