Workforce Diversity in Private Sectors Bank in Middle East
Abstract
The research report has involved discussion based on how the workplace culture is affecting the private banking system in middle east region. The introduction chapter is based on highlighting the research aim, objectives as well as the area of significance. This study has aimed to discuss regarding workplace diversity in private sector banks in middle east. The issue is based on lack of workplace diversity affects the growth of business productivity. This study has focused to open a new window to shed light on the aspect of workplace diversity and its relevance to a banking sector. Along with this, the research techniques have been analysed in brief. Selecting the interpretivism philosophy has become effective to answer the research questions and the exploratory research design has become effective to discuss regarding the needs of workplace diversity in private banking in middle east. Both primary and secondary data collection processes have been taken into consideration. For primary data collection 4 managers have been interviewed and for secondary data, collection of theoretical sources such as articles, newspapers, e-books published on or after 2015 have been considered. Additionally, ethical aspects have been mentioned that have been followed by the researcher to complete the study in an effective way. Lack of focus towards industry trends is hampering the process of managing workplace diversity. The most important feature of diversity is it gives access to a greater range of talent. Thus, it can be stated that diversity at workplace is highly beneficial for the organization which helps to gain core competencies by the contribution of innovative ideas. Along with this, the last part has involved the conclusion part in which the objectives have been linked and effective recommendations have been made. Besides, the future scope of this study is discussed in brief. It has been mentioned that this study will be helpful for the aspiring researchers to research on the aspects of managing workplace diversity and how it can be helpful for manging the business process of private banks in middle east.
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