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MN52089: Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Analyse a case of equality, diversity and inclusion (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industrial, cultural and legislative context and how they influence ED&I at work.
  • Appreciate the role of voice, advocacy, and knowledge sharing within ED&I, as well as the need to demonstrate compassion and fairness.
  • Critically reflect on how ED&I is shaped by personal and organisational values; alongside organisational resources and individual competencies.
  • Identify ways in which to challenge prejudice and discrimination and deal with opposing views and criticism regarding ED&I.
  • Evaluate a range of ED&I practices and their impact on different people and stakeholders, and plan for long term sustainable change.



Synopsis: Learn to develop people-focused strategies to attract, nurture and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will explore equality, diversity and inclusion practices within specific cultural and legislative contexts. You'll develop key insights into different ethical perspectives, stakeholder relations and approaches to change. You will also learn to challenge, communicate and influence HR policies whilst being fair, compassionate and consultative.

Content: The unit will examine a variety of aspects relating to the dynamics of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in organisations. This will include an appreciation of the context of EDI; conceptual EDI frameworks; EDI practices; and will foster the development of essential skills for the understanding and facilitation of EDI in a working context.

Course availability:

MN52089 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

MN52089 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

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