The purpose of this module is to define and develop workplace diversity competence in the Irish labour market. It also aims to critically analyse new ways of tackling disadvantage and discrimination that exclude potential employees from the labour market. The module will practice anti-racist awareness training and diversity management training in order to develop a range of analytical skills that may be applied to organisation-level decision-making. Finally, the module will provide an opportunity for the appraisal and application of the equality legislation for managing diversity and inclusion.
Introducing Diversity & Inclusion
Defining Diversity.What Diversity is not.What Diversity is.Importance of Managing Diversity.
Framework for Understanding Diversity in the Workplace
Primary and Secondary Dimensions of Diversity.Workplace Trends and Statistics.Changes in Viewpoint on Diversity.The Diversity Competency Model.
Migrant Workers
Legislation Relating to Migrant Workers.Labour Migration into Ireland.Employment Permits.Family Members of Migrants.
Managing Diversity as a Business Strategy
Effects of Diversity on Organisational Effectiveness.A Conceptual Framework on Managing Diversity.Managing Diversity and Organisational Performance.Managing Diversity: An Economic Imperative.
Race & Ethnicity
Introduction to Theories of “Race” and Ethnicity.What is Racism? Racialising the “other.”Racism in Irish Society.Ethnicity and Nationalism.
Organisational Responses to Implementing Diversity
Developing a Workplace Diversity Programme.Aligning Organisational Systems and Practices.Organisational Change and Diversity.Managing Diversity Conflict.
Cross Cultural Communications
Increasing cross-cultural awareness and confidence in communications. Working effectively in a multicultural environment. Identifying and overcoming barriers to cross cultural communications.
Stereotyping & Prejudice
Stereotyping: Gender Issues, Sexual Orientation.Stereotyping as a Barrier to Teamwork.Prevalence of Stereotypes in Society.Looking Inward: Tools for Self-Awareness.Looking Outward: Understanding People from Diverse Backgrounds.Prejudice and Disability.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |