LDRS 505 Diversity

Diversity within a group is a positive asset benefitting decision making, productivity, creativity, and learning. One task of a leader is to work to overcome negative beliefs, behaviors, and unconscious attitudes that oppress non-dominant group members. This course will use historical, sociological, ethical, and psychological perspectives to develop practical skills towards this end.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Have up-to-date knowledge about the new realities of the workforce, including demographic, legislation, and social policy trends in the U.S., and around the world
2. Understand interdisciplinary theories of cross-cultural differences in interpersonal relations and communication in the workplace
3. Understand the causes and consequences of workforce exclusion, highlighting the groups commonly excluded in various countries
4. Be able to examine the impact of immigration, worker migration, and expatriates on the management of international organizations, both for-profit and non-profit and understand the ethical basis for diversity management
5. Be able to analyze and synthesize research-based knowledge relevant to culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disabilities in assessing, planning, intervening, and acting as leaders with employees and employers in the broader community
6. Possess skills in designing evidence-based interventions linked to the Inclusive Workplace model including policies, procedures and programs that facilitate its implementation in an ethical and professional way