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Postgraduate GRF-EHR704-2021

Managing Diversity and Inclusion

Appreciate the legislation and practices that can impact the quest for a more equitable and diverse workforce.Search for the balance that promotes both equity and productivity. Assess competing theories about how to manage diversity in the workplace.

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$3,437 $3,687

Your upfront cost: $0

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Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 08 Mar 2021
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With a network of campuses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from more than 122 countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

QS RANKING 2021

18

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the literature in relation to managing diversity and the national and organisational practices which are associated with diversity theories.
  2. Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of issues of employment equity in organisations and relevant legislation.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to analyse diversity issues in organisations and the strategies used to address diversity in organisations.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to assess organisational responses to harness the benefits of diversity or inclusiveness in organisations.
Topics covered
    • What is managing diversity and inclusion?
    • Diversity and inclusion: models and theories
    • Equity and diversity legislation in Australia
    • Work and Family/Work Policies
    • Diversity and inclusion programs in organisations: Approaches and outcomes
    • Gender diversity
    • Ethnic and cultural diversity
    • Disability and neurodiversity
    • Age and employment
    • LGBTIQA+ and employment
    • Indigenous employment experiences
    • Sexual harassment in the workplace
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • GRF-EMP-MAS-2021
  • GRF-EMP-MAS-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as IRL140.

This unit responds to the challenges faced by employment relations, human resource and other managers to provide equitable workplaces that comply with legislative requirements and that are required to deal effectively with an increasingly diverse workforce with a range of cultural, gender, abilities, age and other differences. The central question addressed will be: 'How can we understand the theories and practices that come under the broad headings of equity and diversity in the workplace, and what implications does this have for designing employment policies and practices that achieve equity, optimal productivity, and job satisfaction outcomes?' The unit examines legislation, policies and practices in Australia and analyses organisational policies and practices. The unit employs a combination of theoretical and experiential learning to encourage understanding of these processes, as well as practical skills in managing them.

Assessments

  • Assignment 1 (800 words) (25%)
  • Assignment 2 (1300 words) (35%)
  • Assignment 3 (1500 words) (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate GRF-EMP-MAS-2021

Master of Employment Relations

2 available majors
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  • Standard Program
  • Program with Advanced Standing

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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