Although the Middle East is often perceived as politically, economically, and socially unstable, Saudi Arabia offers a different narrative. Inspired by the country's vision (Vision 2030) and the growing body of research exploring its socio-economic transformation, this article examines how...

This important book in the EFMD series shines a light on women (and sometimes the absence of them) within business schools, as well as their contributions and impact across multiple spheres within and beyond their schools. Despite the clear rationale for promoting sustainable gender equity, the...

This article critically examines the discourse of ‘bring your whole self to work’ within the diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) narratives of investment banks. While inclusion is often framed as essential for leveraging diversity, scholars argue that ‘whole self’ approaches risk...

Objective The main goal of this research paper is to investigate the role of employer branding in endorsing diversity management among IT companies in Poland. Methodology Using a combination of research methods such as a critical review of literature and secondary data analysis, the author...

Objective The aim of the article is to analyse the impact of globalisation on managing cultural diversity in organisations, considering two approaches: multiculturalism and interculturalism. The article seeks to identify the key challenges faced by organisations in a globalised world and assess...

This study examines the impact of board gender diversity (BGD) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, with a focus on the moderating roles of financial performance (Return on Assets), board meeting frequency (BMF), and foreign board members (FBM). Panel regression analysis...

*Expansion of EDI bureaucracy has been fuelled by government regulation, not by market forces or rising prejudice *Growth of EDI undermines meritocracy, replacing fairness and talent with group quotas and targets *Previous estimates suggest direct public sector EDI costs of £557m a year, with...

How does diversity affect charitable giving? On the one hand, diversity can lead to increased charitable giving, as individuals may feel more connected to and invested in their community when they see the diversity of needs and perspectives within it. On the other hand, diversity can also create...

This study explores the relationship between board diversity and firm performance, with a focus on the moderating role of CEO duality in Chinese manufacturing firms. This study applies panel fixed-effect regression models for the period 2008-2022, and findings show that board diversity is...

Locus of control refers to the way in which people perceive whether they have control over situations in their lives or whether these situations are the result of external circumstances. Locus of control subsequently influences individuals' motivation, decision-making, and ability to accept...