Lessening the difference is more – the relationship between diversity management and the perceived organizational climate for gay men and lesbians

摘要: With a growing number of European companies following variety diversity management strategies, the including ‘sexual orientation’ dimension in their programs is increasing. Partially explained by lack research on that topic, most apply risk-minimizing strategy copying actions implemented which have already done more field. In this context, paper aims to provide profound evidence for evaluating interrelation between sexual orientation and perceived organizational climate gay lesbian employees. Study 1 compares Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank German equivalent, showing can be associated with supportive men lesbians. Applying Heideggerian theoretical framework, 2 regression models based sample 1308 lesbians working Germany. It shown those practices lessen difference homosexuality heterosexuality within organization are strongly related positive psychological climates than accentuate difference. Equalization heterosexual homosexual partnerships, internal thematization marketing perceptions; LGBT networks mentoring not.