2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS3002 Diversity Management
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Jean Gardiner
Email: jg@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module examines the management of diversity in an organisational context, drawing on research evidence from a number of European countries. The first half of the module focuses on the context for the development of organisational diversity strategies in public and private sectors. The second part of the module focuses on different areas of HRM diversity practice examined through a critical lens, for example recruitment, promotion, training, development and mentoring, pay, flexible working and work-life balance.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- Present and critically evaluate the business case for diversity management policies and practice;
- Demonstrate knowledge of good employment practice in the context of UK and EU law and codes of practice on equality and diversity issues in relation to gender, ethnicity, age, and disability;
- Critically evaluate HRM policy and practice through a diversity lens, in areas such as recruitment, promotion, training, development and mentoring, pay, flexible working and work-life balance.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate skills of analysis and critical thinking
- Provide relevant evidence and examples to support an argument
- Write coherently and concisely
- Plan and organise work within time constraints.
Syllabus
The module examines the management of diversity in an organisational context, drawing on research evidence from a number of European countries.
The first half of the module focuses on the context for the development of organisational diversity strategies in public and private sectors. The rationale for the module is set out through an exploration of why managing diversity has become such a significant subject in employment relations and HRM. The business case for diversity is examined and critically discussed, together with the role of state and other forms of regulation. Public sector policy and practice in relation to the promotion of equality and diversity are explored and critically assessed. New dimensions of diversity management, including age and disability are investigated.
The second part of the module focuses on different areas of HRM practice examined through a diversity lens, for example recruitment, promotion, training, development and mentoring, pay, flexible working and work-life balance.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Office Hour Discussions | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 176.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 23.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
50 hours: Reading and seminar presentation64 hours: Researching and writing coursework essay
62 hours: Revision and exam preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students have the opportunity to hand in essay plans in order to receive feedback and for office hours discussion with lecturers. Detailed written feedback is provided on the coursework assignments to help students assess their progress.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000 Words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written paper
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written paper
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/03/2009
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