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Diversity perspectives in teamwork: Is the difference Importance?

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  • Nanik Suryani

    (Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Economic,Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)

  • Ade Rustiana

    (Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Economic,Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)

  • WisudaniRahmaningtyas

    (Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Economic,Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation of diversity in different work teams. The observed aspects include the process of recruitment, cooperation between members, educational background, and division of workload. This research using a qualitative approach, interviews were conducted with 20 informants from 6 work teams. This study concludes that (i) the recruitment process was the absolute right of the leadership, (ii) Some work teams need members who have an educational background that is appropriate to their field of work, (iii) several junior lecturers complained about the quantity of work that was not comparable to other team members. Key Words:Diversity, Cooperation, Teams, Organizational Effectiveness

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  • Nanik Suryani & Ade Rustiana & WisudaniRahmaningtyas, 2020. "Diversity perspectives in teamwork: Is the difference Importance?," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 9(1), pages 24-30, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:9:y:2020:i:1:p:24-30
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