BUS3006 : Managing Diversity
BUS3006 : Managing Diversity
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ana Lopes
- Lecturer: Professor David Lain, Ms Nosheen Khan
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS2019 | Understanding Work and Organisations |
| BUS2040 | Human Resource Management and the Future of Work |
Pre Requisite Comment
Academic Exchange Co-ordinator can approve registrations from Study Abroad students.
For N200 students the only prerequisite is BUS2040.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the concept of diversity management. Specifically, the module aims to provide students with theoretical and conceptual tools that will help them gain an understanding of the British and European contexts of workforce diversity, the changing practices of governments, organisations and human resource practitioners, as well as the changing policy landscape. The module also aims to encourage students to consider the intersection of different dimensions of inequality (inequality strands such as gender, age, ethnicity, etc.).
Outline Of Syllabus
Context and concepts in equality and diversity
Policy and practice of diversity and equality
Trade Unions and diversity
Employee development and diversity/equality
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Apply an intersectional approach to the understanding of inequalities
2. Critically examine equality and diversity within a legal, social, economic and human resource management context
3. Discuss and articulate the shift from equal opportunities to diversity, developing a critical analysis of the ethical tensions within the business case for diversity management.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate relevant literature and debates
2. Demonstrate effective communicative and analytical skills.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | pip |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 27 | 1:00 | 27:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | workshops - pip |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | online synchronous (whole cohort) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module combines formal lectures with group teaching. The lectures introduce students to key concepts, theoretical and policy frameworks, and debates. Seminars are designed to provide students with a safe space for extended debate and critique, based on completion of structured guided learning activities. Drop in surgeries are designed to provide students with opportunities for formative feedback and structured discussion.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | Critique of academic article (2000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exercise will assess Intended Knowledge Outcome 1 , 2 and 3 and Intended Skills outcomes 1 and 2.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS3006's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- BUS3006's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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