GENDER DIVERSITY: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF ITS ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to understand the growing concept of gender diversity. It focuses on the idea of gender diversity and develops a conceptual framework including various propositions related to the antecedents and consequences of gender diversity. Design/methodology/approach – This is a review paper based on the act of combining ideas of gender diversity from existing research journals and articles on gender diversity. Authors analysed selected papers on gender diversity to propose a conceptual framework that shows the antecedents and consequences of gender diversity. Findings –The study reveals empowering environment and organisational culture as the antecedents of Gender diversity. Further, the study indicates that gender diversity plays a vital role in developing positive outcomes such as High productivity, employee engagement and Improvement in innovation. Practical Implications – This paper offers opportunities for researchers to explore discoveries in gender diversity and also helps to understand the ways the organizations can develop gender diversity practices at workplace.
Gender Diversity, Diversity, Empowering Environment, Organization Culture, High Productivity, Employee Engagement, Innovation