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Abstract

In the modern business environment, multinational companies (MNCs) consider workforce diversity as a strategic requirement. But the efficacy of diversity programmes is often a function of management strategies that promote inclusiveness and employee involvement. This research explores the effects of PM was measured through representative and collaborative management style on workplace diversity, moderating by generational difference i.e. Millennial (Gen Y) and Gen Z. The study used quantitative research method with cross-sectional design and the data collected from 140 MNCs employees in Karachi equally between two cohorts. Applying smart PLS 4 for structural equational modeling (SEM) and multi-group analysis (MGA), findings confirm that participative management has a positive significant effect on workplace diversity with the collaborative managerial style having stronger impact than the representative management. Furthermore, generational effects were observed to moderate the associations, where Gen Z showed a higher sensitivity toward joint practices than Millennials. The model demonstrated adequate reliability, convergent, and discriminant validity as well as predictively explained 56% of variance in workplace diversity. The current study provides contributions to the literature emphasizing unique impact of participative management style and integrating generational perspectives in diversity studies. At a practical level, the study highlights the importance for organizations to focus on generational-sensitive participation strategies which encourage collaboration and competitiveness in this criticism workplace and promote inclusivity as they innovate