Diversity in the World of Work — Theories

Jan 1, 2022 · 1 min read
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This undergraduate seminar provides a broad introduction to key theories and concepts relevant to understanding diversity in teams and organizations. We explore how societal shifts — such as increased female labor participation, demographic change, and international migration — are shaping increasingly diverse workplaces. Students engage with questions such as: What types of diversity exist? How does diversity affect collaboration and performance in teams? What challenges arise, and what opportunities can diversity create? And ultimately: How can organizations manage diversity effectively? In addition to exploring topics like the gender pay gap and female representation in top management, the course integrates academic writing training to support students in crafting their very first term papers.

Level: Undergraduate | Institution: University of Konstanz | Year: 2022

Student satisfaction: 1.4 (scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the best rating) | Nominated for the LUKS Teaching Award of the University of Konstanz by students

Course Diversity Organizational Theory
Dr. Sophie Moser
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Dr. Sophie Moser (she/her)
Post-Doctoral Researcher
I am a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz. I conduct quantitative research on workplace inequality. My work examines how gender, age, migration background, and occupational background shape everyday work experiences, career outcomes, and health, and what organizations and policymakers can do to reduce these disparities.