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Title: Diversity in Organizations

Author(s): Antonio S Mello and Martin Ruckes

Publication Date: January 2001

Keyword(s): Authority, Conflicts, Diversity and Economics Of Organizations

Programme Area(s): Financial Economics and Industrial Organization

Abstract: This Paper develops a theory of diversity in work groups within organizations. Diversity is determined by the group members' dfferences in backgrounds. Diverse teams possess more information than homogeneous ones. If beliefs and preferences are expressed openly, diverse teams can reach better decisions. However, due to their members' heterogeneous backgrounds diverse teams are more prone to conflict. The Paper shows that the relative performance of heterogeneous and homogeneous groups depends on the leader's authority to make personnel decisions, especially whether the leader can replace team members. A number of implications follow regarding the shaping and composition of organizations.

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Mello, A and Ruckes, M. 2001. 'Diversity in Organizations'. London, Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=2673