Sage Releases Transformative DEI Textbook for Business and Management

Sage has collaborated with the Chartered Association of Business Schools to publish a comprehensive textbook addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and challenges from the perspective of business and management practices, "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business & Management."

Press Release
May 16, 2025

“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business and Management” equips future leaders with strategies to promote DEI in business practices 

Sage, a leading independent academic publisher, has collaborated with the Chartered Association of Business Schools to publish a comprehensive textbook addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and challenges from the perspective of business and management practices.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business and Management,” with contributions by more than 20 academics and subject experts, equips students, as future leaders, with the knowledge and strategies to embrace and champion diversity, equity and inclusion in their leadership. The book covers discipline-focused chapters on areas including DEI strategy, inclusive leadership, organisational behaviour, HR, marketing, innovation, and finance.   

Key features of the textbook include: 

  • Discipline-focused chapters: From inclusive leadership to DEI in supply chain management, the book explores how diversity impacts various facets of business management 
  • Real-world case studies: Global examples illustrating successful DEI practices across industries 
  • Critical reflections and practical tools: Practice questions and insights to help students apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios  
  • Cutting-edge perspectives: Explores advanced topics like technological inclusivity, international business, and the economics of inequality 

“At a time when diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education are under increased pressure, this book asserts the continued relevance of critical thinking and social responsibility in business,” said Kiren Shoman, executive vice president, editorial and global executive lead, DEI at Sage.  

“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business and Management challenges inherited structures. It empowers students to question how power works in organisations and equips them with tools to lead more just, inclusive futures. As a publisher committed to advancing social research and education, we are proud to support this transformative resource.” 

Flora Hamilton, chief executive officer at the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) said, “We are committed to supporting member business schools in ensuring that equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in academic faculty, and business and management research and education. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business and Management is a must-read for students, academics, and anyone who is interested in making their place of study or work a more inclusive environment.”  

To request a review copy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business & Management | Sage Publications Ltd contact natasha.dodds@sagepub.co.uk.