The rich get richer: predicting participation in voluntary diversity training |
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| Authors: | Carol T. Kulik Molly B. Pepper Loriann Roberson Sharon K. Parker |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Management, City West Campus, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia 5001 Australia;2. Box 9, Gonzaga University Spokane, WA 99258‐0009 USA;3. Teachers College/Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 USA;4. Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN UK |
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| Abstract: | This research examined whether trainee demographics and pre‐training competence predicted participation in voluntary diversity training. Results indicate that demographic variables had no impact on interest in training (Study One) or on actual training participation (Study Two). However, pre‐training competence levels had a positive effect on both outcomes. More competent trainees expressed more interest in additional training (Study One) and were more likely to attend a voluntary training session (Study Two). The authors suggest that trainees with low competence in the diversity domain are unaware of their low competence levels and therefore are not motivated to participate in training programs designed to increase diversity competence. Implications of these findings for organizations offering voluntary diversity training are discussed. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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