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Diversity Management in International Supply Chains: Strategies for Effectiveness
Management Department, College of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, USA
Management Department, College of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, USA
- 1 Management Department, College of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, USA
- 2 Management Department, College of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, USA
American Journal of Industrial and Business Management·Volume 05 (2015)·Pages 366–375·Published 5 June 2015·DOI10.4236/ajibm.2015.56036
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Abstract
Managing diversity is the hallmark of an international business. International organizations deal with diversity in multiple task environments: culture, communication, operating, technology and supply chain. International organizations are integrated with global and host country local economies and systems. They need to continuously improve the supply chain effectiveness of their global operations to further their competitive position. The effective management of diversity will improve supply chain performance in procuring services, raw materials, components and sub-assemblies.
KeywordsDiversity ManagementInternational Supply ChainsInternational Organization
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