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Liverpool Business School

The aims of the module are to allow students to: think critically about individual and organisational approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion; understand the underpinning social concepts such as stereotyping, discrimination etc. and how these operate within the workplace; critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity influencing organisational strategy and policy in this area; appraise elements of diversity and their relationship with the labour market including an understanding of equal treatment and diversity approaches to equality both conceptually and in terms of workplace interventions; comparatively analyse equality, diversity and inclusive strategies to developing an inclusive culture.

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to equality thinking Defining and understanding the concepts and theories of equality, diversity and inclusion Understanding the concepts and impacts of prejudice, stereotypes and unconscious bias Evaluating the role of the law as a driver for equality, diversity and inclusion Critically analysing the business case as a driver for equality, diversity and inclusion Understanding other drivers for equality, diversity and inclusion Contextual and organisational influences on approaches to equality and diversity for various dimensions of diversity Developing organisational strategies for equality, diversity and inclusion Models for delivery and active delivery of equality and diversity strategy - development of an inclusive culture Organisational and individual roles in creating and implementing equality and diversity Impact and evaluation of equality and diversity strategies

Module Overview:
This module aims to enable you to think critically about individual and organisational approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will understand the underpinning social concepts such as stereotyping, discrimination etc. and how these operate within the workplace. Also, critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity influencing organisational strategy and policy in this area.

Additional Information:Provides students with an inclusive framework in which to develop business structures for a diverse population and economy