Effect of Workforce Diversity on Employee Work Performance of Selected Firms in Bangladesh

Abstract

To analyze the moderating effect of management between workforce diversity and performance of the employees and to determine the relationship between workforce diversity and employee’s performance. Quantitative study was conducted in private sector firms. Sample of 90 employees of different private firms was selected in Dhaka city of Bangladesh. The data was collected through structured questionnaires. Pearson Correlation and Regression was run to analyze the data. Findings show that there is positive and significant relationship between the workforce diversity and the performance of the employees. Sample size was too short it can be replicated in future by large sample in same sector. Relation of management between workforce diversity and employee’s performance can be checked in future.

Keywords: Workforce, Diversity, Employee Performance, Bangladesh.