Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

6702ORYXHR-APR-PAR
6702ORYXHR-JAN-PAR
6702ORYXHR-SEP-PAR

Aims

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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity influencing organisational strategy and policy in this area
2.
Appraise elements of diversity, their relationship with the labour market and organisational strategies to develop an inclusive culture

Module Content

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

Assessments

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