Minority report: Taking the initiative in managing diversity at BBC Scotland

Abstract

Academic interest in managing diversity is now developing from conceptual analyses to practical examples. However, the conceptual relationship between managing diversity and equal opportunities remains rather blurred. Perhaps investigation of managing diversity in practice may help bring greater focus to the relationship. This article seeks to bring further insight into the debate on managing diversity in terms of its link with equal opportunities and key dimensions in practice. On the basis of consideration of theoretical perspectives and dimensions of managing diversity, a practical development of managing diversity is discussed in a longitudinal case study of a proactive diversity initiative in BBC Scotland.

Citation

Maxwell, G.A. (2004), "Minority report: Taking the initiative in managing diversity at BBC Scotland", Employee Relations, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 182-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/1425450410511089