IMPACT OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY (DIE) FRAMEWORK ON WORKPLACE CULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This study determines the impact of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DIE) frameworks on Workplace Culture and Sustainable Performance within the Special Education Department in Pakistan. Using a quantitative research approach, data was collected from 230 employees including administration, teaching, and supporting staff, using a five-point Likert scale. Analysis revealed that diversity, inclusion, and equity positively influence sustainable performance. Age and experience diversity significantly affect organizational performance. This research offers new insights into the link between DIE frameworks and workplace culture, aiding organizations in leveraging a diverse workforce for innovation and competitiveness. Diversity, inclusion, and equity play vital role in sustainable performance through the mediation of Workplace Culture specifically in Special education sector of Pakistan.