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Managing minority employees in organizations in Asia Pacific: Towards a more inclusive workplace?

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  • Kelly Z. Peng

    (Hong Kong Shue Yan University
    Lanzhou University
    Hong Kong Shue Yan University)

  • Fang Lee Cooke

    (Monash University)

  • Xuhua Wei

    (Lanzhou University)

Abstract

The research on diversity and minorities in the Asia–Pacific region has not kept pace with the rapid politico-socio-economic development of this region. This article provides an indicative summary of extant research and emphasizes the need for more attention to addressing the research gap in the field. It outlines how the special issue contributes to advancing knowledge and suggests several future research avenues that align with the Sustainable Development Goals as a global vision.

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  • Kelly Z. Peng & Fang Lee Cooke & Xuhua Wei, 2023. "Managing minority employees in organizations in Asia Pacific: Towards a more inclusive workplace?," Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Springer, vol. 40(3), pages 877-902, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:asiapa:v:40:y:2023:i:3:d:10.1007_s10490-023-09907-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10490-023-09907-3
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