In today’s business landscape, diversity and inclusion are not merely ethical responsibilities but strategic imperatives for achieving sustainable success, fostering innovation, and generating social impact. Prepared at a time when diversity and inclusion have become key organizational priorities, the primary aim of this book is to examine these concepts within a comprehensive framework—encompassing their theoretical, legal, and practical dimensions—to provide an in-depth analysis of their place, significance, and influence within organizational structures and processes.

In line with this objective, the book extensively addresses the historical development of diversity and inclusion, their theoretical foundations, national and international legal frameworks, their effects on organizational outcomes, and practical implementation strategies. In terms of scope, it seeks to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience by focusing on both current trends in the academic literature and real-world organizational practices. This book is intended for business executives, human resources professionals, policymakers, and scholars working in this field, as well as all stakeholders who aspire to take conscious and effective steps toward advancing diversity and inclusion. Therefore, as an effort that aims to contribute to the academic literature while also providing practical guidance for practitioners, it seeks to raise awareness in this area and to promote the development of a more inclusive perspective for the future.