Abstract
This article uses a discursive institutionalist approach to explain the different responses of Swedish and German trade unions to diversity management and their involvement in its institutionalization. It is argued that the institutionalization of diversity management is more likely to be based on social dialogue where it is introduced primarily as a solution to a socio-political crisis (as in Sweden). However, where its introduction is motivated primarily by a drive for softer regulation (as in Germany), it may undermine social dialogue.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 329-345 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | European Journal of Industrial Relations |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 17 Oct 2012 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- discursive institutionalism
- diversity management
- Germany
- Sweden
- trade unions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business, Management and Accounting(all)
- Strategy and Management
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation
