The validation of a diversity climate measurement instrument for the South African environment
| Autor: | Sean McCallaghan, Marita Heyns |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, Vol 47, Iss 0, Pp e1-e8 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0258-5200 2071-0763 |
| DOI: | 10.4102/sajip.v47i0.1830 |
| Popis: | Orientation: South Africa had a distinctive diversity environment with unique diversity-related challenges. Researchers and practitioners required a validated diversity climate instrument that can be used to examine diversity management observations in a South African setting. Research purpose: The objective of this study was to address a research opportunity to source, test and validate a diversity climate instrument for the South African environment. Motivation for the study: Studies examining the conceptualisation, validation and measurement invariance of a diversity climate instrument for the South African environment do not yet exist. Research approach/design and method: A quantitative approach with cross-sectional design was utilised. A total of 323 respondents from a convenience sample formed part of this study. Statistical analysis included reliability, validity and measurement invariance computations. Main findings: An applicable one-dimensional diversity climate assessment instrument was identified from literature. This study found evidence indicating that the instrument was reliable and valid across white and African population groups. Practical/managerial implications: The assessment of diversity climate will be an accurate indication on how well an organisation is managing diversity. A validated measuring instrument will be a valuable managerial tool for any South African organisation, which can assist with future decision making. Contribution/value-add: This study was able to source and validate a diversity climate measuring instrument for a unique diversity setting, such as South Africa. |
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