Homework: Managing Diversity in Employment
The requirement is for an "Equality Audit" which should take place at an organisation of your choosing. The purpose of this homework is to enable students to demonstrate understanding of equality and diversity initiatives in theory and in application in an organisational setting.
The homework is a critical assessment of your organisation with regard to its equality and diversity approach and policies, and discusses these in relation to the appropriate literature on equality and diversity policy.
The total maximum word limit for this homework is 4500 words, excluding references, any appendices, and bibliography.
Most of the relevant readings appear under topics 4 - 6 but may also appear elsewhere.
I. Using Kirton and Greene's Exhibit 8.3 (Type of Equality and Diversity Organisation) explain which type, if any, your organisation fits within the framework outlined, i.e. The Minimalist/Partial Organisation; The Compliant Organisation or The Comprehensive Proactive Organisation. You may find that the organisation does not "fit" ideally into one or other, as there may be overlap, as the organisation may have characteristics from more than one type. Explain clearly the rationale for your description and conclusion. This is a minor part of the homework and will probably account for 3 pages.
II. Drawing upon and incorporating the literature on equality/diversity policy, and the specific policy examples, conduct an equality "audit" within the organisation which - for example - describes and analyses:
i. The distribution of staff in the various levels and occupations within the organisation (approximate) in terms of gender, race/nationality, disability etc.
ii. The specific policies and procedures in place with regard to equality and diversity initiatives.
iii. Discuss issues with regard to implementation of equality/diversity policies, including any "intangible" elements and challenges (e.g. organisational culture; management commitment).
iv. Summarise your audit and critically analyse the organisation's success overall in promoting equality and diversity including any recommended actions. Make reference back to Kirton and Greene's typology if appropriate.
v. Explain briefly how you did your research, e.g. company documents analysed/any interviews held with key staff etc.
vi. Include a full bibliography of all authors referred to in the books, journal articles or other material.
vii. You may include no more than 6 pages of appendix material related to the organisation (e.g. company organisational charts; company documents) if required.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.