Module Details
| Module Code: |
MGMT7082 |
| Title: |
Diversity Management
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Long Title:
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Diversity Management
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3450 - Business & Management
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to the complexities of workforce diversity, and explores the potential advantages associated with diversity. The concepts of Diversity Management and Inclusion are examined.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Discuss the complexities of diversity in the workforce. |
| LO2 |
Provide an analysis of the potential advantages associated with workforce diversity. |
| LO3 |
Discuss strategies for managing workforce diversity. |
| LO4 |
Analyse the impact of workforce diversity on the organisation, the HR Function, and people management policies. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Managing Workforce Diversity
Defining and exploring diversity. The Business Case for Diversity Management and challenges associated with diversity management. Diversity Management initiatives versus Inclusion.
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Gender Diversity
Gender considerations in the workplace, earning gaps, retention, quotas.
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Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Defining different Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations. Considerations raised while aiming to include employees of various sexual orientations, and strategies for inclusion.
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Racial and Religious Diversity
Religion in the workplace, accommodation of religious practice. Non-national employees in the workplace, cultural diversity, integration, skills usage.
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Age and Disabilities
Strategies for including individuals with differing physical and mental abilities in the workplace, reasonable accommodations. Retention of older workers. New work arrangements.
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Context
The Legal and social context for inclusion of diverse employees.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Classic Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent and directed study |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Classic Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent and directed study |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Machado, C. and Davim, J.P.. (2017), Managing Organizational Diversity: Trends and Challenges in Management and Engineering, 1, Springer, Germany, p.28, [ISBN: 978-3-319-549].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S.. (2017), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 14th Edition. Kogan Page, UK, USA, New Delhi, [ISBN: 978-074947411].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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O'Donovan, D. and Linehan, M.. (2015), Factors Contributing to Inclusion:
Lessons from Nurses in the Irish
Healthcare Sector, Irish Academy of Management Conference,
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O'Donovan, D.. (2014), Performance Management Systems in Irish
Hotels: Is Adaptation Necessary to Cater
for non-Irish Employees?, Tourism and Hospitality Management in
Ireland (Conference),
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O'Donovan, D. and Linehan, M.. (2014), The Impact of Inclusion on Performance:
Perceptions of Nurses in the Irish
Healthcare Sector, Irish Academy of Management Conference,
| | Other Resources |
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Journal, CIPD. People Management, CIPD.
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Report, CIPD. (2012), Diversity and Inclusion - fringe or
fundamental?, CIPD,
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Factsheet, CIPD. (2015), Diversity in the workplace: An overview., CIPD,
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Website, CIT. Online Database,
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Website, CIPD. Online Resource,
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Website, Irish Human Rights and Equality
Commission,
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