Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
Students will understand the role of organisational psychology in creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) workplace culture. Psychological theory will outline why creating a DEI culture matters and the links to retention and wellbeing. It will explore the theory and practical application of psychology and the role of the Organisational Psychologist in implementing DEI. Key areas considered include ageism, neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ and the role of leadership theory and models linked to creating a DEI culture.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The case for DEI in the workplace has been made and the business case for DEI is clear: Organisations who embrace DEI perform better. A diverse and inclusive workplace creates a sense of belonging thus driving connectedness leading to increased resilience and trust, both of which help positively impact on engagement, retention and reducing the risk of burnout.
This course will help students to understand the role of Organisational Psychology in tackling the issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We will define diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, set out the role psychology can play in creating a DEI culture as well as discuss the impact of a lack of DEI in the workplace. We will discuss the Equality Act 2020 and its implications for businesses.
We will explore the importance of creating a DEI culture and the positive impact it has on developing talent, recruitment and retention of employees as well as creating a sense of openness and belonging which is linked to increased levels of performance, engagement and motivation. We will discuss ways that Organisational Psychologists currently support organisations to create an inclusive and diverse workplace; a place where people want to work.
We will consider the role of leadership in developing a DEI workplace culture. What leaders say and do impacts on inclusivity and whether employees feel included, are able to speak up, go the extra mile and collaborate; all of which are linked to increasing organisational performance.
We will explore some common neurodiverse conditions and discuss the impact of neurodiversity in the workplace e.g. recruitment and engagement. We will also explore the role of the Organisational Psychologist in supporting neurodiverse individuals at work.
We will define the challenges related to race and ethnicity in the workplace and explore some of the positive action taken to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We will explore gender related issues in relation to DEI and how women are often treated differently in relation to pay, promotion opportunities and board appointments and how psychology and psychologists are currently tackling these issues.
We will consider LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and the lack of confidence employees have in sharing sexual preference due to concerns about the lack of opportunities or discriminative behaviour. We will also see to understand how psychology and Organisational Psychologists can support an LGBTQ+ workforce to have equal opportunities.
We will reflect on the role psychology and Organisational Psychologists can play in overcoming age discrimination or unfavourable treatment of older workers in the workplace e.g. a lack of opportunities for older workers and a limited support for those nearing retirement.
We will explore what is meant by mental health and the impact mental ill health may have on the individual and the workplace. We will clarify some of the issues individual with mental ill health have and the role of leadership in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. We will also discuss some of the available workplace interventions designed by Organisational Psychologists to help support individuals, teams, leaders and organisations.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 | ||
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Feedback will be delivered immediately online on all summative assessments. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 2,4,6,8,10 | Feedback Weeks | 3,5,7,9,11 | |
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Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 9 | Feedback Weeks | 12 | |
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Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48 | Feedback Weeks | 51 | |
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Similar to first attempt, with existing pass mark carried forward so that resit is only needed for failed element(s). |
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| Factual | Analyse | To understand the leader's role in creating a diverse and inclusive organisational culture. To analyse the role of psychological theory and best practice which informs leadership development. |
| Factual | Understand | To understand the need for diversity and inclusion at work. To understand the role of psychology in informing a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. |
| Factual | Evaluate | To understand what it means to be neurodiverse and to understand its impact on individuals. To evaluate how psychology helps overcome the challenges of neurodiversity in the workplace. |
| Factual | Evaluate | To understand the impact a lack of diversity and inclusion in relation to race and ethnicity on workplace performance. To evaluate how psychology helps inform a diverse and inclusive workplace. |
| Factual | Understand | To understand the create equality in the workplace to ensure diverse thinking, problem-solving and leadership and the role psychology can play in asserting this culture. |
| Factual | Understand | Understanding the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in employment, retention and development in the workplace. Understanding insights from a psychology perspective to create a supportive workplace. |
| Factual | Understand | To understand the challenges facing an aging UK workforce population. To understand the role of psychology in creating appropriate interventions which challenge the lack of diversity and inclusion. |
| Factual | Understand | To understand mental health and mental ill health in the workplace and its impact. To understand the role of psychology in developing appropriate solutions for application in the workplace. |
| Factual | Analyse | Understanding the role of diversity and inclusion in shaping organisation culture. Analyse psychology in creating appropriate interventions to develop a diverse and inclusive organisational culture. |
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