Designing a Conceptual Model of Diversity Management in Iranian Government Organizations

Subject Areas : Public Policy In Administration

Parmis pakrooh ¹ , Esmail Ghaderi ² , Mahmoud Rahmani ³

1 - 1. PhD Student of Public Management, Department of Management, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.
2 - 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Public Management, Saghez Branch, Islamic Azad University, Saghez, Iran
3 - Assistant Professor of Management, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.

Received: 2022-05-20 Accepted : 2022-07-03 Published : 2023-01-21

Keywords: Grand Theory, Diversity Management, Government Organizations,

Abstract :

Background: To counter the recurring global changes caused by globalization, managers began to search for the best strategies for the effective implementation of this mixed environment. Implementation of leading diversity management policies for sustainable human resource management Their work is also considered very constructive.Objective: The aim of this study was to design a conceptual model of diversity management in Iranian government organizations using data foundation theorizing method.Methods: In terms of research paradigms, this research is in the interpretive group and the interview technique and purposive sampling method have been used to collect data. The interviewees of this study were prominent experts and managers of government organizations. The research data were analyzed by open coding method and conceptual, main and macro categories were extracted and finally the diversity management model was presented, then quantification and use of structural equations were approved by Smart PLS software paradigm model.Findings: According to the results in the field of causal factors such as stereotypes, law enforcement, skills, organizational goals were identified. Factors were also identified and determined in other areas.Conclusion: According to the results, the conceptual model of diversity management in Iranian government organizations was identified in six areas.

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