Does diversity pay off? Definitions, Antecedents and Consequences of TMT Diversity

Název práce: Does diversity payoff? Definitions, Antecedents and Consequences of TMT Diversity
Autor(ka) práce: Werner, Sarina
Typ práce: Diploma thesis
Vedoucí práce: Pauknerová, Daniela
Oponenti práce: Králová, Tereza
Jazyk práce: English
Abstrakt:
This thesis aims to generate practical and theoretical value in the field of diversity. In order to answer the research question “Does diversity pay off?”, diversity is defined as a three-dimensional concept. By focusing on demographic diversity, antecedents and drivers are identified. Based on literature research, and theoretical concepts – namely, Upper Echelons Theory and Social Identity Theory, a conceptual model is developed, which reveals the equivocal consequences of diversity within the Top Management Team (TMT) upon firm performance. The relation is evaluated by an empirical analysis, on a sample of 80 listed German firms within 2017-2019. The research assumes that a gender diverse TMT, leads to an enhanced financial performance. Results indicate no significant positive relationship. However, interviewed experts indicate, that diversity will most likely have a positive influence on firms, if it is well integrated.
Klíčová slova: Top Management Team; Diversity; Upper Echelons Theory; Diversity Management; Germany
Název práce: Does diversity pay off? Definitions, Antecedents and Consequences of TMT Diversity
Autor(ka) práce: Werner, Sarina
Typ práce: Diplomová práce
Vedoucí práce: Pauknerová, Daniela
Oponenti práce: Králová, Tereza
Jazyk práce: English
Abstrakt:
This thesis aims to generate practical and theoretical value in the field of diversity. In order to answer the research question “Does diversity pay off?”, diversity is defined as a three-dimensional concept. By focusing on demographic diversity, antecedents and drivers are identified. Based on literature research, and theoretical concepts – namely, Upper Echelons Theory and Social Identity Theory, a conceptual model is developed, which reveals the equivocal consequences of diversity within the Top Management Team (TMT) upon firm performance. The relation is evaluated by an empirical analysis, on a sample of 80 listed German firms within 2017-2019. The research assumes that a gender diverse TMT, leads to an enhanced financial performance. Results indicate no significant positive relationship. However, interviewed experts indicate, that diversity will most likely have a positive influence on firms, if it is well integrated.
Klíčová slova: Diversity; Upper Echelons Theory; Diversity Management; Top Management Team; Germany

Informace o studiu

Studijní program / obor: Ekonomika a management/International Management
Typ studijního programu: Magisterský studijní program
Přidělovaná hodnost: Ing.
Instituce přidělující hodnost: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Fakulta: Fakulta podnikohospodářská
Katedra: Katedra manažerské psychologie a sociologie

Informace o odevzdání a obhajobě

Datum zadání práce: 7. 11. 2019
Datum podání práce: 11. 5. 2020
Datum obhajoby: 19. 6. 2020
Identifikátor v systému InSIS: https://insis.vse.cz/zp/71794/podrobnosti

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