Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity in Business in South Asia

This volume provides an intercultural perspective on the current state of research and practice related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and indigeneity (DEII) in South Asia. It features contributions from scholars across the region, focusing on how DEII initiatives are influenced by legislative, political, social, patriarchal, religious, governance, and corporate factors.

While much of the existing DEII research has centered on mono-cultural, Western-oriented contextsoften referred to as WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) nationsSouth Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka remain under-researched. These multicultural developing economies, with diverse educational, democratic, and industrialization levels, have largely been neglected. This collection seeks to examine the applicability and relevance of current DEII knowledge within this distinct regional context.

The editors adopt a relational, multilevel framework, emphasizing that effective diversity management cannot be separated from its sociocultural and institutional environment. They explore innovative DEII policies and practices specific to South Asia, reflecting the region's shared histories, values, beliefs, and colonial legacies.

The volume is structured into four sections: social, political, and historical contexts; management policies and practices; the changing nature of work; and leading and managing through DEII, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of nuances across South Asian countries.

By capturing the current landscape of DEII policies, practices, and their impacts, the book will be of interest to scholars in HRM, cross-cultural management, and employment relations, particularly those focused on South Asia and the broader Global South.

Provides insights on some legislative, political, social, patriarchal, religious, and governance factors to South Asia Covers the role of leaders, managers, and teams in formulating and implementing DEII policies and practices Collates contributions from leading South Asian scholars and scholars focused on DEII practices in South Asia

Autorentext

Samina M. Saifuddin is an Associate Professor of Management in the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University, USA

Rana Haq is a Professor in the School of Business Management at Laurentian University, Canada.

Ravi S. Ramani is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University, USA.

Isis Gutiérrez-Martínez is a Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Mexico.

Inhalt

1. Contextualizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity in Business in South Asia: An Overview Samina M. Saifuddin, Rana Haq, Ravi S. Ramani, and Isis Gutiérrez-Martínez.- 2. Reclaiming the Past to Reframe an Equitable Future A Historical View of Diversity & Inequality in South Asia Shaista E. Khilji and Samina M. Saifuddin.- 3. Re-Imagining Intersectionality: Contextualizing the Wheel of Power and Privilege in the Case of Nepal Alina Spanuth, Kaushal Sapkota, Bhawana Shrestha, and Biswash Praja (Chepang).- 4. Recontextualizing DEII: South Asian Organizational Realities and Their Contrast with Western Frameworks Muhammad Ruhul Amin and Salma Akther.- 5. Diversity Practices in Public vs. Private Organizations in India: A Critique of Caste-blind Practices Poonam Barhoi and Manan Pathak.- 6. Inclusive Organizations and the Importance of Context: Evidence from MNC Subsidiaries in Pakistan Sana Ahmed.- 7. Driving Social Sustainability through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Indian Organizations Bhavya Kapoor and Manasi Vahia.- 8. Asynchronous Workflows: Investigating Temporal Diversity Shareefa TP and Lata Dyaram.- 9. DEII for Educated Women in the Formal Labor Force in Bangladesh: Going Beyond the Basics Faria Rashid.- 10. Jogajog: Exploring Networking, Social Media, and Career Benefits in Bangladesh Samina M. Saifuddin and Laila Zaman.- 11. Work and Voice of Employees in the Human-Technology Epoch: A m-TISM approach Apoorva Goel and Lata Dyaram.- 12. Virtual Work and Allyship in the Workplace: Advancing DEI in South Asia Ravi S. Ramani and Marcelius Lewis II.- 13. Contextualizing DEI Leadership: Qualitative Evidence from Leaders in India Harinder Chhina, Muhammad Ruhul Amin, and Samina M. Saifuddin.- 14. Against the Grain: Women Rise to Leadership Roles in Bangladesh Samina M. Saifuddin and Faria Rashid.- 15.A Way Forward: DEII in South Asia Isis Gutiérrez-Martínez, Ravi S. Ramani, Rana Haq, and Samina M. Saifuddin.