Dr Angel Sharma

This article draws upon the concept of two-dimensional red tape incorporating lack of functionality and compliance burden, and seeks to examine their individual relationships with ambidexterity responding to call for research in this area. Drawing upon the behavioural theory of the firm and red tape literature, the theoretical framework was developed. Using data from 132 bureaucrats in Nepal, the theoretical framework was tested. The empirical results show that lack of functionality contributes positively and significantly to ambidexterity, whilst compliance burden has a negative effect on ambidexterity. This research confirms the original notion that red tape is not necessarily dysfunctional.

This paper investigates the relationship of performance appraisals, sociocultural issues, affirmative action (AA), and organizational capabilities in managing diversity and equality in the workplace. Firstly, performance appraisals were found to be a major source of discrimination especially due to raters influence on the actual process. Sociocultural issues had major role as some managers went out of their way in helping their subordinates, especially in paternalistic countries, whereas some left it to workers themselves. AA was laid out to ensure that organizations meet statutory requirements but it often came down to managerial commitments. Finally, this paper found that organizations have to develop capabilities so as to encourage diversity and equality in the workplace.