Corporate Psychological Responsibility (CPR) and DEI
Keywords:
diversity, equity, inclusion, DEI, Corporate Psychological Responsibility (CPR), motivation theoryAbstract
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) faces political scrutiny as organizations are asked to eliminate DEI platforms. Organizations should focus DEI initiatives into a more systematic and holistic approach where DEI is embedded into its foundation. This manuscript discusses Corporate Psychological Responsibility (CPR) (Sweet & Wagner, 2023) as a framework that assimilates DEI goals within a broader organizational responsibility. CPR, built from motivational theory, promotes fair treatment but also fosters environments that lead to employee motivation. By utilizing CPR’s framework, organizations can minimize systemic inequities by offering a framework for employees to recognize, support, and report DEI concerns.
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