The chapter aims at identifying the existing challenges that pose as barriers to achieve a more efficient and effective diversity management in the Qatari public sector. It also focuses on the opportunities as well as the stakeholders and their roles in facilitating the process. It uses document analysis as its main form of research design. Documents included key national policies and strategies and others available in the public domain. The analysis was organized into major themes and categories used for the content analysis which provided a preliminary account of the main gaps in the key policies. The chapter finds that there is a shortage of clear policies related to diversity management and a disconnection between the policy and strategic programs in place. The latter must address the identified obstacles and limitations, the cultural dilemmas, and the historical and social contexts. The chapter concludes with recommendations for a new strategic framework seeks to enhance cultural acceptance and inclusivity in the workplace and would ensure that all related policies are developed and implemented under procedures of policy experimentation, monitoring and evaluation, learning and adaptation.

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Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Diversity in Public Organizations in Qatar

  • Hiba Khodr

摘要

The chapter aims at identifying the existing challenges that pose as barriers to achieve a more efficient and effective diversity management in the Qatari public sector. It also focuses on the opportunities as well as the stakeholders and their roles in facilitating the process. It uses document analysis as its main form of research design. Documents included key national policies and strategies and others available in the public domain. The analysis was organized into major themes and categories used for the content analysis which provided a preliminary account of the main gaps in the key policies. The chapter finds that there is a shortage of clear policies related to diversity management and a disconnection between the policy and strategic programs in place. The latter must address the identified obstacles and limitations, the cultural dilemmas, and the historical and social contexts. The chapter concludes with recommendations for a new strategic framework seeks to enhance cultural acceptance and inclusivity in the workplace and would ensure that all related policies are developed and implemented under procedures of policy experimentation, monitoring and evaluation, learning and adaptation.