Organizational and Demographic Level Diversity Practices and Employees Performance

Mohmmad Qasim Ayaz; Abdul Qahar; Raza Ullah

Authors

Mohmmad Qasim Ayaz
Mohammadqasimayaz@gmail.com
Faculty of Economics, Kardan University, Kabul, Afghanistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5999-7701
Abdul Qahar Iqra National University, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7472-2116
Dr. Raza Ullah Islamia College University, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3925-2187

Keywords:

Diversity management, Employees Performance, Afghanistan

Abstract

Purpose – The study's primary objective was to investigate the relationship between organizational level diversity practices, demographic level diversity practices, and employees` performance at selected higher educational institutions in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Findings – The findings support a positive relationship between variables; furthermore, the study revealed high contributive implications in both academic and non – academic arena. Moreover, the research suggests, diversity management practices must be considered critical as they can contribute to employees` performance.

Sampling – For the current study, four major universities were selected. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed, respondents were asked to mention their demographic characteristics, and answered the questions from (1) strongly disagree to (5) agree.

Analysis – The current study used SPSS 24.0 version for data analysis collected from the respondents; some necessary regression tests were implemented for the study.

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