Diversity, inclusion and teamworking – Level 1:

Question 1

What does it take to be part of a successful team?

Answer 1

1. To share ideas.
2. Consider solutions.
3. Solve problems together.

Question 2

What are the benefits of successful teamwork?

Answer 2

1. Improves productivity.
2. Engages employees.
3. Overcome obstacles.
4. Improves service levels.

Question 3

What are the characteristics of a successful team?

Answer 3

1. They communicate well.
2. Focus on goals and results.
3. They offer support.
4. Team members are diverse.
5. They are organised.
6. They have fun.

Question 4

What do you consider are your strengths and weaknesses and how do you address these?

Answer 4

1. I share my ideas.
2. I try to improve service levels.
3. I offer support.

Question 5

What current challenges is COVID and/or Brexit bringing to Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking?

Answer 5

1. Disruption
2. Supply chain issues.
3. Losses of revenue.
4. Redundancies.
5. Some areas have had increased demands.

Question 6

What Acts have been merged into the Equality Act 2010?

Remember (DRES)

Answer 6

1. the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
2. the Race Relations Act 1976
3. the Equal Pay Act 1970
4. the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Question 7

What Acts have been merged into the Equality Act 2010?

Remember (DRES)

Answer 7

1. the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
2. the Race Relations Act 1976
3. the Equal Pay Act 1970
4. the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Question 8

What are the nine characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 8

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender re-assignment
4. Marriage & Civil Partnership
5. Pregnancy and Maternity
6. Race
7. Religion or belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual orientation

Question 9

What are the nine characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 9

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender re-assignment
4. Marriage & Civil Partnership
5. Pregnancy and Maternity
6. Race
7. Religion or belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual orientation

Question 10

Name four types of discrimination?

Answer 10

1. Direct discrimination (someone treated less favourably).
2. Indirect discrimination (Recruitment selection criteria).
3. Harassment (Bullying, verbal or physical).
4. Victimization (false allegations).

Question 11

Why is Diversity and Inclusion important?

Answer 11

• Companies that are diverse are more than likely to financially outperform their rivals.

Question 12

What key internal policies should be in place?

Answer 12

1. Respectful communication.
2. Teamwork and employee participation.
3. Work/life balance through flexible working schedules.

Question 13

What are Formal and Inclusive communications?

Answer 13

1. The flow of information through correct channels.
2. Sharing information so that everyone can understand.

Question 14

Why is it importance to have a diverse client base and what are the benefits?

Answer 14

Companies that have diverse clients are more than likely to financially outperform their rivals.