MN4268 Equality and Diversity in Organisations

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 10

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Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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Module coordinator

Dr G Giunti

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Module Staff

Dr Giulia Giunti

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Module description

This module explores Equality and Diversity issues in the context of a range of organisations. We will first develop a clear understanding of the legal framework within which Equality and Diversity issues exist in the UK and the range of E and D issues we will explore including those related to gender, age, disability, and ethnicity. We will explore the individual and group processes which frame the utilisation of stereotypes within organisations and how such devices can produce bias, prejudice and discrimination. We will then examine the relationship between Equality and Diversity issues and organisational culture and sub-culture, organisational success and failure, individual and group performance, and finally, we will explore mechanisms for addressing and managing Equality and Diversity challenges. Students will achieve a comprehensive and deep understanding of Equality and Diversity issues, challenges and initiatives by the end of the module. A range of theoretically-focused and empirically-focused academic reading will frame students' developing understanding of the key issues explored. Moreover, materials will be used throughout to concretise and contextualise students' understanding of the issue explored. These include developed scenarios, case studies, film clips and extended film viewings.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

An alternative project of up to 3,000 words = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour lecture x 10 weeks, 1 hour tutorial x 4 weeks, 2 optional consultative hours x 11 weeks

Scheduled learning hours

26

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

174

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the bases of EDI issues for contemporary society and organisations.
  • Discuss and assess the current landscape of EDI issues and policies in the UK and as compared to other regions.
  • Understand and critically engage with key theoretical approaches to understanding equalities issues, including psychological, sociological and HRM approaches.
  • Question and reflect on the impact, effectiveness and appropriateness of EDI policies and other interventions.
  • Understand how organisational culture can impact on equalities issues for individuals and the organizational effectiveness.
  • Critically engage with how EDI issues are perceived and responded to in wider society.