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Managing Equity and Diversity
Postgraduate | GRF-EHR704 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeAppreciate 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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
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Managing Equity and Diversity
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the literature in relation to managing diversity and the national and organisational practices which are associated with this
- demonstrate a theoretical understanding of issues of employment equity in organisations and of relevant legislation
- demonstrate an ability to analyse diversity issues in organisations and the strategies used to address this
- demonstrate an ability to assess organisational responses to harness the benefits of diversity or inclusiveness in organisations.
- What is managing equity and diversity?
- Equity and diversity: models and theories
- Equity and diversity legislation in Australia
- Work and family/ work life policies
- Managing equity and diversity in organisations
- Gender diversity
- Indigenous employment experiences
- Ethnic and cultural diversity in organisations
- Equity and diversity programs in organisations
- Managing a disabled and able-bodied work force
- Sexual harassment in the workplace
- Age and employment
This subject was previously known as IRL140.
This subject responds to the challenges faced by employment relations, human resource and other managers in providing 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, disability, 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, innovation and job satisfaction outcomes?'. The subject examines legislation, policies and practices in Australia and analyses organisational policies and practices. The subject employs a combination of theoretical and experiential learning to encourage understanding of these processes, as well as practical skills in managing them.
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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