Impact of Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Making Progress: A Case Study of Google

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Research Proposal
Impact of Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Making Progress: A Case Study of
Google
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Abstract:
The aim of the study is to undertake an analysis of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion that
not only enhances the workplace performance but determines its progress. Companies have
become more employees centric and hence diversity is considered as the vital aspect within
organization. Thus, through investment on workforce diversity and inclusion, the organizations
tries and finds influence of workplace diversity in making organizational progress through
enhanced employee performance. The Diversity Annual Report of Google shows the inclusion of
people with disability, LGBTQ and the ones who served in the military. The report puts across a
detailed methodology that would help in carrying the research in the accurate direction. The
research is however expected to get completed within the span of the 24 weeks.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction:................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Background of the Study:..........................................................................................................3
1.2 Background of the Company:....................................................................................................3
1.3 Problem Statement:....................................................................................................................3
1.4 Research Aims and Objectives..................................................................................................4
1.5 Research Question:....................................................................................................................4
2. Literature Review:.......................................................................................................................4
2.1 Concept of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion..............................................................................4
2.2 Theories of Diversity.................................................................................................................5
2.3 Benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion..............................................................................6
3. Methodology................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Research Philosophy:.................................................................................................................6
3.2 Research Design:.......................................................................................................................6
3.3 Method of Data Collection:.......................................................................................................6
3.4 Techniques of Data Analysis:....................................................................................................7
3.5 Ethical Consideration of Research:...........................................................................................7
3.8 Proposed Timeline of the Study...............................................................................................7

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1. Introduction:
1.1 Background of the Study:
In recent times, most of the companies have witnessed the changing trend in form of the
diverse employee pool that implies working together with each passing day. Thus, diversity,
equity and inclusion have been the buzzwords in recent times with a rising number of
organizations expressing interest on the recruitment of a diverse workforce. According to Saxena
(2014), states that discussions on the workforce diversity, equity and inclusion has become the
vital necessities in today’s changing work ambience.
1.2 Background of the Company:
The mission of Google lay in the organization of world information thereby making it not
only useful but also accessible for everyone. Therefore, the company has set its business
imperative based on the diversity, equity and the inclusion since they are responsible for
enhancing the employees, users and the products (diversity.google, 2019). Thus, the company
remains committed towards setting of the goals that increases the representation of the workforce
and thereby creating an inclusive culture.
1.3 Problem Statement:
Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion often results in conflict amongst employees.
This has been primarily due to the mutual respect amongst team members along with the
presence of prejudice, racism, discriminations and lack of respect that makes the employees less