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Author
Mazur Barbara (Politechnika Białostocka)
Title
Cultural Diversity in Organisational Theory and Practice
Source
Journal of Intercultural Management, 2010, vol. 2, nr 2, s. 5-15, tab., rys., bibliogr. 22 poz.
Keyword
Kultura, Różnice kulturowe, Zarządzanie różnorodnością
Culture, Cultural differences, Diversity management
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Country
Podlasie
Podlasie
Abstract
This is a paper examining the arguments in favour and against diversity in organisations. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on cultural diversity, enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of diversity in organizations and examine the effects of diversity as perceived by organizations represented by chosen companies operating in the Podlasie region. (original abstract)
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ISSN
2080-0150
Language
eng
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