Impact of Gender Diversity on Job Satisfaction in Organizations

This report examines the critical issue of gender diversity and its effects on job satisfaction within organizations. The research begins by highlighting the ongoing debates surrounding gender equality in the workplace, including disparities in promotion opportunities and income levels. The objectives of the research are to analyze how gender diversity impacts employee performance and satisfaction, to identify effective gender frameworks and policies, and to address the challenges of implementing these policies. The research employs applied research methods, using literature reviews and case studies to explore the topic. The report emphasizes the importance of equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace to enhance job satisfaction and organizational productivity. The research also discusses the process of refining the research topic, including narrowing the focus and developing specific research questions. The findings are expected to provide insights into creating more inclusive and satisfying work environments.

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GENDER DIVERSITY AND JOB SATISFACTION IN ORGANIZATIONS
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The Name of the Class (Course)
Professor (Tutor)
The Name of the School (University)
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Gender diversity is one of the most significant areas that always raise concerns in
organizations and management. One, there’s still a debate on whether women are as much as
capable as men are when it comes to specific job descriptions (Lehmann Nielsen and Bo
Madsen, 2017). For instance, during a promotion, it is more likely that a male candidate will
be selected and not a female one even though both are qualified for the position. Secondly,
research indicates that the ratio of men to women in the workforce is close to 2:1 meaning the
number of male employees double that of females. Additionally, women do earn less income
compared to men even to those working in similar jobs and companies (Murrell and Hayes
James, 2018). It is therefore important to understand the issues in gender diversity and how
they affect the organization’s performance. Also, developing solutions is critical in making
sure job productivity is increased, and all employees are satisfied. Lack of job satisfaction has
led to numerous cases of instability and conflicts in organisations.
Objectives of the Research
The primary objective of the research will be to analyse how gender diversity impacts
the performance of the employees and their job satisfaction. The equal incorporation of both
genders in the activities of a company has direct impacts on how workers behave (Murrell
and James, 2001). Women definitely find it encouraging when they are given similar
opportunities. However, this may not be the case to all women or all men since there are a
number of concepts that affect workers perception of gender diversity. It is important to study
the specific concepts keenly. Secondly, it is essential to examine the best gender frameworks
and policies that can be integrated into the job industry. The only way to ensure employees
are equally treated and job satisfaction maintained at the same time is through the policies
(Sharma, 2016). Systems provide a clear guideline with explanations on what the workers
ought to follow regarding gender issues. Furthermore, the same policies outline punishments
that are accorded to members who fail to adhere to the laid down rules. The final objective

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will be to deduce the possible challenges of affecting gender diversity rules and giving the
corresponding solutions.
The Process of Refining the Topic
The first step in the process of refining a topic was to come up with the topic of
research which was selected from the three in the previous assignment. The topic of Gender
and Diversity in Organizations is further refined into a narrower topic which is Gender
Diversity and Job Satisfaction that addresses a particular issue in gender diversity. After
narrowing the topic the next step in the process will be to establish the focus of the research
which in this case is a job set up. The final step will be to develop specific research questions
that will act as a guide throughout the entire research. The defined research questions will
also assist in collecting the relevant resources for the literature review.
Research Methods
The kind of research in this particular study is applied research. The research
primarily aims at providing a solution to the practical social problem in the job industry.
Organizations have for a long time suffered from conflicts that arise from gender-related
issues and job satisfaction to be specific. In the same light, the research method to be used in
this particular study is an analysis of relevant literature and different case studies on gender
issues and job satisfaction.

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References
Lehmann Nielsen, V. and Bo Madsen, M. (2017). Does Gender Diversity in the Workplace
Affect Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intentions?. International Public Management,
[online] 18(1). Available at:
http://journals.sfu.ca/ipmr/index.php/ipmr/article/view/318 [Accessed 27 Sep. 2018].
Murrell, A. and Hayes James, E. (2018). Gender and Diversity in Organizations: Past,
Present, and Future Directions. Sex Roles, [online] 45(5-6). Available at:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1014393312588 [Accessed 27 Sep. 2018].
Murrell, A. and James, E. (2001). Sex Roles, 45(5/6), pp.243-257.
Sharma, A. (2016). Managing diversity and equality in the workplace. Cogent Business &
Management, 3(1).