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  • Social psychology
  • Diversity and Inclusion studies

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  • Many organizations commit to diversity but avoid disclosing diversity metrics.
  • This reluctance is often due to fears of reputational damage and loss of credibility.
  • Existing research on impression management suggests transparency about shortcomings can be detrimental.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological effects of organizational transparency regarding diversity metrics.
  • To examine whether disclosing lagging diversity numbers impacts perceptions of credibility and trustworthiness.
  • To challenge conventional wisdom on impression management in the context of diversity initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Four preregistered studies were conducted with 4,483 participants.
  • Study 1 utilized real EEO-1 diversity disclosures from S&P 100 companies.
  • Studies 2-4 used data on racial/ethnic minority representation within participants' organizations.

Main Results:

  • Contrary to expectations, transparency about unfavorable diversity outcomes increased perceptions of trustworthiness.
  • Disclosing diversity struggles signaled genuine commitment to diversity initiatives.
  • Transparency positively influenced perceptions of progress and credibility, challenging impression management theories.

Conclusions:

  • Transparency regarding diversity metrics, even when unfavorable, enhances organizational credibility.
  • The psychological calculation regarding reputational risk of diversity disclosure is often misplaced.
  • Organizations may misunderstand the strategic utility of transparency in managing diversity and fostering trust.