Author(s): Kanupriya Thakur¹, Dr. Aditi Sharma²

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between workforce diversity and organizational innovativeness in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), with a specific emphasis on diversity management practices. Employing a descriptive-causal research design, data were collected from 400 faculty members selected through multistage sampling across various universities. Workforce diversity was measured using four key dimensions—Receptivity to diversity, Equal representation, Hiring and retention of diverse employees, and Promotion of gender diversity—while organizational innovativeness was assessed using a set of nine variables. The reliability of the measurement instruments was confirmed with high Cronbach’s alpha values across all constructs. Correlation analysis revealed statistically significant positive associations between workforce diversity and organizational innovativeness, particularly highlighting the role of gender diversity and inclusive hiring practices in fostering innovation. The findings underscore the strategic value of diversity management in enhancing institutional performance and innovativeness in academia.

Keywords: Workforce Diversity, Organizational Innovativeness etc.

DOI:10.61165/sk.publisher.v12i4.2

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