Toward Diversity and Similarity Curves: Implications for Theory, Research and Practice
借鉴经济学中的供需曲线，提出多样性与相似性曲线模型，展示人口差异（多样性）与价值观一致（相似性）如何影响组织内的竞争/合作程度，进而影响创造力。
Curvilinear models have been proposed to reflect the simultaneous consideration of both differences and similarities. We build on these models and propose a heuristic model of diversity and similarity curves based on supply and demand curves from economics. We use the curves to graphically show how changes in demographic differences (diversity) and value congruence (similarity) can affect the extent of competition/cooperation, which will subsequently affect the extent of creativity in an organization. We capture this graphically by flattening or steepening the slopes of the diversity and similarity curves. We conclude by discussing the advantages of using diversity and similarity curves and explore the implications for theory, research, and practice.