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ABSTRACT

This study addresses the inadequacy of the career and diversity literatures in explaining the dynamics of job allocations in a culturally diverse organizational context. In order to better understand this topic, we conducted a qualitative study involving personal interviews with 50 Emiratis and international employees who worked in managerial positions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The purpose of the study was to explore the unique challenges associated with managing a culturally diverse workforce and explore the role of culture in allocating jobs among employees with diverse cultural backgrounds. Despite the perceived value of having a culturally diverse workforce, our findings indicate a lack of effective diversity management strategies for dealing with challenges and issues associated with a high level of cultural diversity in the participating organizations. This study provides insights into the impact of cultural/nationality-based stereotypes on job allocations as well as on organizational outcomes. Based on the findings, we discussed implications for research and practice and as well as for policy makers.

5. Discussion

5.1. Main findings In this study, we conducted a qualitative study based on personal interviews with 50 Emirati and international employees working in managerial positions in the UAE. Findings of our study have shown the consistency in both Emirati and international employees’ accounts about challenges and issues associated with a high level of cultural diversity. Despite the acknowledged value of having a culturally diverse workforce in the UAE, the interview data uncovered a common perception that cultural diversity impeded workplace efficiency and caused difficulties in communications, interpersonal interactions, as well as cross-cultural collaborations. The lack of appropriate cultural diversity management strategies further resulted in cultural closure and isolation based on cultural similarities, discouraging the development of cross-cultural understandings, trust, and suppressing innovative ideas that can emerge in a culturally diverse workforce.