Good production culture through diversity management
A paper discussed at the University of Genoa highlights the countries that are ahead of their time, but also the journey that still needs to be taken
Valuing and respecting those who work in companies is an important and fundamental idea, almost taken for granted, which in reality is not always applied as it should be. This is a question of culture before management. And it is now an essential question for any production organisation, so much so that it has given rise to a specific approach. Diversity management is now an essential part of any good production culture, but it is still a necessity that not everyone embraces.
Erica Rovina’s thesis, discussed at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Genoa, tackles the issue from several angles. The research, entitled “Diversity Management nelle imprese: una visione strategica” (Diversity management in companies: a strategic vision), aims to analyse the causes, challenges and opportunities of diversity management, as explained in the opening pages of the work, focusing on some forms of discrimination, including racial, gender and cultural.
Erica Rovina begins by focusing on the basic characteristics of diversity management as an essential strategy for organisations, aimed at enhancing individual differences and promoting inclusive and competitive work environments. The thesis also examines the set of current rules that govern these practices not only in Italy and Europe, but also in the United States. The research then attempts to highlight the extent to which the rules are actually applied in the various companies and, therefore, the difficulties that still need to be resolved. The theory is finally compared with the practice by means of a case study, that of Cirfood, a company dealing with collective and commercial catering.
The picture that emerges is complex and varied. In fact, the real application of the principles of diversity management ranges from simple compliance with the law, to marketing initiatives, to real strategic actions for the involvement and development of those who work in the company. And it seems that there is still a long way to go on this journey.
Diversity Management nelle imprese: una visione strategica
Erica Rovina
Thesis, University of Genoa, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics, Master’s Degree in Management, 2025
A paper discussed at the University of Genoa highlights the countries that are ahead of their time, but also the journey that still needs to be taken
Valuing and respecting those who work in companies is an important and fundamental idea, almost taken for granted, which in reality is not always applied as it should be. This is a question of culture before management. And it is now an essential question for any production organisation, so much so that it has given rise to a specific approach. Diversity management is now an essential part of any good production culture, but it is still a necessity that not everyone embraces.
Erica Rovina’s thesis, discussed at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Genoa, tackles the issue from several angles. The research, entitled “Diversity Management nelle imprese: una visione strategica” (Diversity management in companies: a strategic vision), aims to analyse the causes, challenges and opportunities of diversity management, as explained in the opening pages of the work, focusing on some forms of discrimination, including racial, gender and cultural.
Erica Rovina begins by focusing on the basic characteristics of diversity management as an essential strategy for organisations, aimed at enhancing individual differences and promoting inclusive and competitive work environments. The thesis also examines the set of current rules that govern these practices not only in Italy and Europe, but also in the United States. The research then attempts to highlight the extent to which the rules are actually applied in the various companies and, therefore, the difficulties that still need to be resolved. The theory is finally compared with the practice by means of a case study, that of Cirfood, a company dealing with collective and commercial catering.
The picture that emerges is complex and varied. In fact, the real application of the principles of diversity management ranges from simple compliance with the law, to marketing initiatives, to real strategic actions for the involvement and development of those who work in the company. And it seems that there is still a long way to go on this journey.
Diversity Management nelle imprese: una visione strategica
Erica Rovina
Thesis, University of Genoa, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics, Master’s Degree in Management, 2025