Date of Award
Fall 2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Abstract
Requiring diversity in hiring has been a hotly contested issue amongst public and private organizations. Proponents of requiring diversity in hiring argue that it encourages equality, and increases overall productivity by minimizing group think. Proponents also argue that combining various cultural backgrounds gives minority employees a greater sense of belonging, which hypothetically, increases job satisfaction and productivity. Opponents argue that it leads to the employment of under qualified people, and contributes to work environment hostility.
The study conducted will collect primary and secondary data via surveys, questionnaires, and current productivity data, along with the interviewing of a selected sample group, regarding the racial makeup and productivity output at California Market since the year 2004, when they began to infuse a greater amount of diversity into their workforce due to mounting public pressure. This study proposes to examine the validity behind instituting a program that requires diversity hiring in relation to specific productivity measurements, and will focus on all non-exempt staff at one Northern California location.
Recommended Citation
DeVore, Tierre, "Diversity in Hiring: Evaluating Whether or Not Increased Diversity Leads to Increased Productivity" (2005). EMPA Capstones. 66.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/capstones/66