MN4268
Equality and Diversity in Organisations
2018-2019
20
10
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
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&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.
Weekly contact: 2 lectures (x 10 weeks) 1-hour seminars (x 10 weeks), and 4 optional consultative hours ( x 12 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 30
Guided independent study hours: 170
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: An alternative project of up to 3,000 words = 100%