Abstract:
This paper investigates the relationship of performance appraisals, socio cultural issues, affirmative action (AA), and organizational capabilities in managing
diversity and equality in the workplace. Firstly, performance appraisals were found
to be a major source of discrimination especially due to raters influence on the
actual process. Sociocultural issues had major role as some managers went out of
their way in helping their subordinates, especially in paternalistic countries, whereas
some left it to workers themselves. AA was laid out to ensure that organizations
meet statutory requirements but it often came down to managerial commitments.
Finally, this paper found that organizations have to develop capabilities so as to
encourage diversity and equality in the workplace.
