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The propensity to discriminate: a diagnostic indicator for diversity management

Pascal Tisserant (Department of Psychology, Lorraine University, Metz Campus, Metz, France)
Anne Lorraine Wagner (Department of Psychology, Lorraine University, Metz Campus, Metz, France)
Isabelle Barth (EM Strasbourg Business School, Strasbourg, France)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISSN: 2040-7149

Article publication date: 1 January 2013

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Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to propose a both theoretical and operational definition of the notion of propensity to discriminate (PTD), as a diagnostic indicator for diversity management.

Design/methodology/approach

This model is tested using a few criteria, including origin, race and religion with employees of French organisations which promote professional integration (n=103).

Findings

The results show the general nature of the process and lead to prospects for the use of PTD for diversity management.

Originality/value

This indicator is concerned with the “dark side” of diversity, as it focuses on the triggering factors of discriminating (vs non‐discriminating) behaviours in work situations where the risk of discriminating against others is high.

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Citation

Tisserant, P., Lorraine Wagner, A. and Barth, I. (2013), "The propensity to discriminate: a diagnostic indicator for diversity management", Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. 32 No. 1, pp. 36-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610151311305605

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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