Literature Review on Diversity and Inclusion at Workplace, 2010–2017

Abstract

Purpose: The article highlights various studies conducted in the field of diversity and inclusion at workplace. This helps us to understand the evolution of diversity and inclusion and identify future research gaps. Methodology: The article employs a citation analysis technique to analyse the citation index of journals and authors based on the data collected from various databases such as Social Sciences Citation Index, Emerging Sources Citation Index, and SCImago (2010–2017). For the analysis, journals relevant to the field of management related to diversity and inclusion in the area of management were selected from the database of 254,617 journals. Finding: A literature review analysis was commissioned to focus on diversity and inclusion at workplace and its research trends from 2010 to 2017. The varied meanings and interpretations of the terms ‘diversity and inclusion’ make it ripe for examining the literature on diversity and that of inclusion to offer a deeper and nuanced understanding of their meanings and conceptualizations. The review analysis suggests that there is a rich body of research in the area of diversity and its related outcomes. Since inclusion has emerged as a fairly recent area of exploration, more research is required in the area of inclusion and its related outcomes. Originality/value: The article is original and holds significance as inclusion has only recently entered the lexicon of popular discourse. Further, this study may benefit research scholars from management seeking understanding about research trends and emerging trends in the area of diversity and inclusion.