Title:
BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN TANZANIA

Authors:
Dr. Janes O. Samwel, PhD ,Tanzania

Abstract:
Workforce diversity plays an important role in the success of many organizations in the world. This paper Identifies the benefits and challenges of workforce diversity in manufacturing industries in Tanzania. The study adopted a survey research design and used a simple random sampling technique to select a sample size of 43 respondents who were directors, managers and normal employees from selected manufacturing industries in Tanzania. Data was collected using questionnaires, analyzed using descriptive statistics(frequency and percentage) and the results presented using a bar chart and a table. The findings of the study show that workforce diversity has numerous advantages in manufacturing industries in Tanzania. However, despite the numerous advantages, the findings further indicate that the effectiveness of workforce diversity in manufacturing industries in Tanzania is cropped up with several disadvantages. Furthermore, the findings reveal a lack of workforce diversity policies and procedures in manufacturing industries. Based on the findings, the study recommends the need for effective workforce diversity policies and procedures in manufacturing industries that will lead to effective management of workforce diversity