Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Business School
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6056BUSBM-JAN-MTP
Aims
This module presents an overview of what workforce diversity is and its relevance and usefulness in improving our understanding and management of people at work. The demographics of the population and the workplace are changing drastically because of a number of factors, such as an increasing number of ethnic minorities and women in the workforce and in management. Accordingly, there is a need to critically understand and manage workforce diversity not only to increase organisational business outcomes but also to create an inclusive workplace in a socially responsible manner.
The module will examine issues confronting managers of a diverse workforce. In particular, issues such as ethnicity, race, language, ageing, disability, gender, and intersectional identities will be discussed. Two key approaches to managing diversity will be explained, i.e. the social equity case of managing diversity, and the business benefits case of managing diversity. The module will explore a range of diversity related concepts and topics, such as social identity, stereotyping, discrimination, intergroup conflict, structural integration, and inclusion.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the current research and issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion in organisations.
2.
Critically evaluate a wide range of recognised techniques in and approaches to diversity management in an international context.
3.
Distinguish between individual, organisational, and societal dimensions of issues and interventions
4.
Identify organisational factors that hinder and those that promote diversity management.
5.
Acquire and analyse information from a wide range of sources in order to remain up-to-date on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues and incorporate this knowledge into business decisions.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Main topics covered by this module will include:
1.Sociological and psychological perspectives on diversity
2.Leadership and diversity management in a global context
3.Policy and practice of diversity management in the workplace
4.Gender equality in the workplace
5.Race and ethnicity at work
6.Age diversity in the workplace
7.Disabled persons in the workplace
8.Religious diversity in the workplace
9.Sexual minorities in the workplace
10.Workâlife balance
11.Intersectionality in the workplace
12.Future of diversity management
Module Overview:
This module presents an overview of what workforce diversity is and its relevance and usefulness in improving our understanding and management of people at work.
This module presents an overview of what workforce diversity is and its relevance and usefulness in improving our understanding and management of people at work.
Additional Information:The module will examine issues confronting managers of a diverse workforce. In particular issues such as gender, race/ethnicity, ageing, disability, and intersectional identities will be discussed. Two key approaches towards managing diversity will be explained, i.e. the social equity case of managing diversity, and the business benefits case of managing diversity.
Assessments
Report
Presentation