The role of diversity in organizational resilience a theoretical framework

摘要

Organizations today operate in an increasingly complex and turbulentworld in which unexpected events are omnipresent. Thus, they need to developresilience capabilities to manage unexpected disruptions, maintain high perfor-mance, and even thrive and grow. In research, there are preliminary indications thatdiversity could play an important role in the development of resilience in organi-zations. However, although there are numerous studies on both resilience anddiversity, the connection between the two constructs remains largely unexplored.Our paper aims to narrow this research gap by answering the following questions:What role does diversity play in the development of organizational resilience? Whatdoes this mean for resilience-enhancing diversity management? To answer thesequestions, we link existing research on elements of organizational resilience andoutcomes of diversity in organizations. By developing a theoretical framework,formulating propositions, and discussing implications for further research, this paperprovides a foundation for future empirical research. Moreover, it offers usefulinsights into the successful management of organizational resilience.