Module Descriptors
MANAGING DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
ORGB50133
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Judith Rimmer
Email: J.R.Rimmer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The negative effects of discriminatory treatment on employee morale and organisational performance.
The relationship between the management of diversity and equality and general management practice.
An examination of the social, political and legal aspects affecting equal opportunities and diversity management.
The specific legislation and key case law - UK and European Union.
The nature of direct and indirect discrimination, their avoidance in good practice (eg in fair and efficient selection procedures).
The role of statutory and other organisations concerned with the management of equality and how they relate to relevant legislation.
Looking at the ways in which media representations can lead to stereotypical behaviours that work against minority groups.
Examining case studies of organisations where issues relating to discrimination have been identified.
Managing equality and diversity in a global context.
Theorizing labour market segmentation and identity issues.
The role and function of personnel practitioners at all levels within the organisation in the development, promotion and monitoring of equality and diversity management.
The relationship between the management of diversity and equality and general management practice.
An examination of the social, political and legal aspects affecting equal opportunities and diversity management.
The specific legislation and key case law - UK and European Union.
The nature of direct and indirect discrimination, their avoidance in good practice (eg in fair and efficient selection procedures).
The role of statutory and other organisations concerned with the management of equality and how they relate to relevant legislation.
Looking at the ways in which media representations can lead to stereotypical behaviours that work against minority groups.
Examining case studies of organisations where issues relating to discrimination have been identified.
Managing equality and diversity in a global context.
Theorizing labour market segmentation and identity issues.
The role and function of personnel practitioners at all levels within the organisation in the development, promotion and monitoring of equality and diversity management.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 10 hours of class support and 140 hours of independent and self directed study.
There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material, the type of formative feedback available both through Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment.
Students are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.
There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material, the type of formative feedback available both through Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment.
Students are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A work based assignment evaluating a key issue related to equal opportunities, the representation of a minority group or the management of diversity (2,000 words) (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1 - 4)
Module Texts
Cornelius, N. Eds. (2002) Building Workplace Equality: Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion Thomson
Daniels, K. and Macdonald, L. (2005) Equality, Diversity and Discrimination CIPD.
Kandola, R. and Fullerton, J. (2003) Diversity in Action: Managing the Mosaic CIPD
Kirton, G. and Greene, A. (2009) The Dynamics of Managing Diversity 3rd Edition. Butterworth Heinemann.
Daniels, K. and Macdonald, L. (2005) Equality, Diversity and Discrimination CIPD.
Kandola, R. and Fullerton, J. (2003) Diversity in Action: Managing the Mosaic CIPD
Kirton, G. and Greene, A. (2009) The Dynamics of Managing Diversity 3rd Edition. Butterworth Heinemann.
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Blackboard website
The following websites may be of use:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
http://www.etuc.org/
http://www.cipd.co.uk
http://www.coe.int/t/commissioner/default_en.asp
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
http://www.bis.gov.uk/
Blackboard website
The following websites may be of use:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
http://www.etuc.org/
http://www.cipd.co.uk
http://www.coe.int/t/commissioner/default_en.asp
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
http://www.bis.gov.uk/