This module aims to:

Examine the diverse nature of the current workforce across the dimensions of age, race, disability, gender, religion and belief and sexual orientation and the advantages this diversity can offer to employers and employees;

Examine psychological perspectives on the impact of work group diversity on group dynamics and performance;

Consider both the legal and the sociological framework underlying the management of diversity and inclusion;

Consider the policies and practices that support the effective management of diversity and inclusion in the workplace;

Think critically about individual and organisational approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion;

Understand the underpinning social concepts such as stereotyping, discrimination, unconscious bias etc. and how these operate within the workplace;

Critically appraise the competing drivers for diversity influencing organisational strategy and policy in this area;< /p>

Examine the theoretical perspectives of Diversity and Inclusion, whereupon they look at data on D&I and consider how D&I is applied in the workplace;

Provide students with an understanding of the importance of creating an inclusive and safe work environment where employees can thrive.

(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the terms ‘equality’, ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’ and what these mean for HR professionals and Occupational Psychologists.

(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate critical understanding of issues related to age, race disability, gender, religion and belief, and sexual orientation in the workplace.

(LO3) Students will be able to critically appraise the benefits and challenges of managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, from the perspective of both HR professionals and Occupational Psychologists.

(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the legal framework for managing diversity and inclusion in the UK.

(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the organisational strategies to develop effective management of diversity and inclusion.

(LO6) Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to critically apply knowledge of diversity management and inclusion issues to work situations.

(LO7) Students will be able to demonstrate critical awareness of demographic, social and technological trends and how they shape and impact on organisational and HR strategies and HR practices.

(LO8) Students will be able to critically appraise government policy and legal regulation and how these shape and impact on organisational and HR strategies and HR practices.

(LO9) Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of collecting D&I data, performing systemic bias and inequality reviews, and interpreting D&I data to effect change.

(LO10) Students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of cultural intelligence in enabling group and team performance.

(S1) Problem solving
Problem solving skills will be developed through engagement with case study work and in seminar participation.

(S2) Commercial awareness
Commercial awareness will be developed during class discussions.

(S3) Teamwork
Teamworking skills will be developed through engagement with group activities in seminars and the assessments.

(S4) Organisation skills
Students will develop their organisation skills in preparing for assessed work.

(S5) Communication skills
Written communication skills will be developed and assessed through the assessments.

(S6) IT skills
Students will develop their IT skills in preparing for assessed work.

(S7) International awareness
International awareness will be developed during class discussions.

(S8) Lifelong learning
Preparation for lectures and seminars will enable students to develop skills of lifelong learning.

(S9) Ethical awareness
Ethical awareness will be developed during class discussions and in preparing for assessments.

(S10) Leadership
Leadership skills will be developed through engagement and management of groupwork.

2 hour lecture x 6 weeks
2 hour seminar x 6 weeks
1 hour group learning x 6 weeks
120 hours self-directed learning

Indicative topics on this module will include:

Workforce diversity, equal opportunities;

Psychological perspectives on the management of work group diversity;

Cultural intelligence, intercultural awareness and sensitivity;

Legal frameworks;

Age, race, disability, gender, religion and belief, and sexual orientation issues;

Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy and practice in organisations;

Prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes and unconscious bias;

Applying diversity and inclusion in practice.