As práticas de liderança no contexto das políticas de diversidade nas indústrias de Pato Branco - PR

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the leadership practices in the context of diversity in organizations of the metal-mechanics, transformation and electronic components segment, located in the city of Pato Branco, Southwest region of Paraná. Thus it presents as specific: to identify the existence of diversity; observe the perceptions about diversity in the vision of leaders and collaborators; and identify leadership practices in the context of diversity in the perceptions of leaders and employees. The work is organized in first to explain the justifications of the study. Subsequently, the review of the literature that underlies the study is presented, addressing concepts of diversity, and topics related to leadership. In the next moment, in order to reach the proposed objectives, in methodological terms the study was guided by a qualitative, descriptive approach, through which it was possible to identify the subjective perceptions regarding diversity, diversity policies and leadership practices. As data collection technique, semi- structured interviews were conducted through focus groups and interviews. The analysis category was divided into two groups: leaders and collaborators. The collected data were transcribed and analyzed from the content analysis, which refers to the understanding between the research data and the theoretical framework that supports it. The analyzes were based on two categories: the first one referring to diversity under debate, and the second one referring to diversity, policies and practices. Finally, the final considerations of the study are presented, and it is evident that the research results support the importance of diversity within organizations, as well as diversity policies and leadership practices, and the relevance of the theme in question to society and to the gym.