Assessing the influence of management commitment to diversity and inclusion on perceptions of fairness in promotion practices

Purpose: To examine the relationship between management's commitment to diversity and inclusion and promotion orientation practices and processes. To identify the moderating role of organizational culture on the relationship between management commitment to D&I and promotion practices. Need for the Study: The impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives on promotion practices is significant in addressing biases, enhancing employees' trust levels, and improving both their morale and overall performance. Research Methodology: The research adopts a descriptive methodology, relying on systematic literature review and conceptual analysis. Data were collected from scholarly articles and analyzed to assess the impact of management’s D&I practices on promotion processes. Practical implications: The organizations need to build a transparent and inclusive promotion framework which is not only compatible to D&I organization goals but also emphasize on meritocracy and fairness. Theoretical implications: This study extends the D&I literature by offering a theoretical framework that connects management commitment to D&I with the fairness of promotion.