Leading equality and diversity
Introduction
This unit is about organisational commitment to equality and diversity, and its application and support throughout the organisation. It aims to explore the needs of individuals and how this is demonstrated in behaviours and conduct.
Scenario
Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment.
However, in the case that they are not able to do so, use the below scenario: –
You are a senior manager of a medium sized company. Your organisation has the necessary employment policies in place and sometimes monitors the equality and diversity of the workforce but needs to develop how rigorously behaviour which is contrary to company policy is followed up.
Task 1:
Explain the ways in which an organisation can demonstrate its commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. Use this information to evaluate how effectively the organisation commits to equality of opportunity and diversity. Assess how the organisation monitors and measures its commitment.
Guideline word count: 600 – 700 words
A.C. 1.1 – Evaluate the organisation’s commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
A.C. 2.2 – Assess the application of the organisation’s commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
Task 2:
Identify current UK legislation and regulations which govern organisational and personal responsibilities and liabilities. Outline relevant codes of practice or equality legislation and explain the responsibilities of individuals and the organisation.
Guideline word count: 350 – 450 words
A.C. 1.3 – Identify organisational and personal responsibilities and liabilities under equality legislation and/or codes of practice
Task 3:
Describe key characteristics which should be contained within an organisation’s equality and diversity policy in order to comply with UK legislation. Explain how these policies can be communicated within the organisation.
Discuss how behaviour, actions and words, of all members of the organisation, support the commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. Use practical examples where possible to illustrate your answer.
Analyse the workforce diversity profile. Review the workforce and benchmark the information against the local and/or national population. Draw conclusions from this analysis in relation to the diversity of the workforce
Guideline word count: 900 – 1,000 words
A.C. 2.1 – Describe the organisation’s equality and diversity policies and how these are communicated within the organisation
A.C. 1.2 – Discuss how behaviour, actions and words, of all members of the organisation, support the commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
A.C. 2.3 – Conduct a review of the diversity of the workforce against the local and/or national population and identify areas for review
Task 4:
Within an organisation explain the requirements for integrity, fairness and consistency in dealing with individuals. Analyse the impact for the organisation if discriminatory practice occurs.
Describe how an organisation can understand individual’s needs, feelings and motivations and take an interest in their concerns. Where possible cite practical examples.
Guideline word count: 350 – 450 words
A.C. 3.1 – Explain the requirement to understand individuals’ needs, feelings and motivations, and to take an interest in their concerns
A.C. 3.3 – Describe the need for integrity, fairness and consistency in dealings with individuals
Task 5:
Evaluate the impact of showing respect to others, recognising their value and upholding their rights. In your evaluation, refer to the achievement of organisational objectives and staff welfare and motivation. Within the organisation, outline a process for dealing with others whose behaviours, words or actions do not support a commitment to equality of opportunity or diversity. Identify the policies or procedures which may be applied to address inappropriate behaviour.
Guideline word count: 300 – 400 words
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A.C. 3.2 – Evaluate the impact of showing respect to others, recognising their value and
upholding their rights
A.C. 3.4 – Outline a process for dealing with others whose behaviours, words or actions
do not support a commitment to equality of opportunity or diversity
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