Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

6130LBSHR-SEP-MTP

Aims

The aims of this module are to critically evaluate how adapting leadership styles to manage, monitor and report on equality and diversity is essential for inclusive practice and legislation. Students are required to research the importance of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive a positive culture and celebrate diversity and inclusion increases organisational performance as well as meeting the needs of employees and customers more effectively.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the value that diversity, inclusion and belonging has in the workplace and how a diversity and inclusion strategy can support organisations
2.
Evaluate the requirements of equality and diversity employment legislation and regulations
3.
Evaluate the contribution and challenges that diversity and inclusion brings and how this meets employee and customer needs
4.
Evaluate the role of managers and leaders in creating a culture that celebrates difference and embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging Strategic and practical management of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging The business drivers for equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging The ethical and moral drivers for equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging Employment legislation and regulations relating to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging The impact of leadership and management on equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging The role of Culture and equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging Barriers and challenges to practical integration of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging strategies Unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping Protected Characteristics Evaluating, monitoring and measuring equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging policies and practices
Module Overview:
Students will critically evaluate how adapting leadership styles to manage, monitor and report on equality and diversity is essential for inclusive practice and legislation. Students will explore how promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and culture can improve organisational performance, as well as meet the needs of employees and customers more effectively.
Additional Information:The module explores how HR academic theory and practices can support equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging interventions.

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