Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Business School
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
7004LBSMHR-JAN-MTP
7004LBSMHR-JUN-MTP
Aims
The aims of the module are to allow students to: think critically about individual and organisational approaches to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging; understand the underpinning social concepts such as stereotyping, discrimination etc. and how these operate within the workplace; critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity, inclusion and belonging influencing organisational strategy and policy in this area; appraise elements of diversity and inclusion 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 evaluate the competing drivers for equality diversity, inclusion and belonging influencing organisational cultures, strategy and policy in this area.
2.
Critically appraise elements of diversity, inclusion and belonging and the relationship with the labour market and organisational strategies to develop an inclusive culture
3.
Critically evaluate the competing business, legislative, ethical and social drivers for equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Exploring Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Concepts and Theories.
EDIB – The Business Drivers & Ethical Case
Leading and Managing EDIB
EDIB Raising Awareness and Adopting a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Unconscious Bias, Prejudice & Stereotyping
EDIB and Contemporary Socio Demographics
The Impact and Influences of Legislation
Employer Branding & Recruitment – Being an EDIB Focussed Employer of Choice
Protected Characteristics – Investigating Current Research and Practice; Gender / Race / LGBTQ+ / Age / Disability – Part One
Protected Characteristics – Investigating Current Research and Practice; Gender / Race / LGBTQ+ / Age / Disability – Part Two
The Role of Trade Unions and EDIB
Module Overview:
This module creates space to allow you to think critically about individual and organisational approaches to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, understand underpinning social concepts such as stereotyping, discrimination etc. and reflect how these influence organisational strategy and policy within the workplace. You will critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity, inclusion and belonging 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 to develop an inclusive culture.
This module creates space to allow you to think critically about individual and organisational approaches to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, understand underpinning social concepts such as stereotyping, discrimination etc. and reflect how these influence organisational strategy and policy within the workplace. You will critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity, inclusion and belonging 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 to develop an inclusive culture.
Additional Information:Workshops to analyse concepts and practice, including the use of case studies and discussion of contemporary organisational approaches within an academic framework.