Diversity in Organizations

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/E_BA_DIO

Course Objective

This course is one of the interdisciplinary electives of the Business Administration Master program. Because diversity is a relevant topic for any student involved in BA, this course is relevant for students of SHRM, IM, LCM, MC, and S&O. Advanced Academic Skills
- You will analyze diversity in an organization based on the core theoretical frameworks on diversity Knowledge of Theory and Methods + Complex Problem Solving
- You will explore the role of differences between individuals in organizations
- You will gain a complex understanding of the theory and practice of diversity in the workplace Broadening your Horizon
- You will enhance your understanding of managing differences and inclusion;
- You will reflect on the consequences of a diverse workforce Reflective Professional
- You will reflect on your own perspective on diversity and how it relates to your (professional) development

Course Content

In organizations, a wide diversity of people have to work together. They differ in terms of gender, race, professional specialization, sexuality, age, nationality, education, membership of social networks, etc. These differences are bound to affect the processes of organizing. Although this diversity can make it difficult to understand each other and work together smoothly, it also opens up possibilities for learning and exploring new solutions. In this course we will focus on theories and practices of dealing with diversity and inclusion in organizations. Diversity issues are related to human behavior in organizations but also to (international) strategic issues, consulting practices, and leadership in organizations. Therefore, this course is tailored to students of all five BA programs of SHRM, IM, LCM, MC, and S&O.

Teaching Methods

Lectures Seminars

Method of Assessment

Individual assessmentGroup assessment

Literature

The literature for this course will be announced through Canvas.