Inclusive environments and Diversity

Question 1

What is the key thing diversity promotes?

Answer 1

Important to recognise that a team which incorporates a diverse membership in terms of background and qualities, is more likely to be a successful team.

Question 2

What is the main legislation?

Answer 2

The equality act 2010

Question 3

What are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 3

Age
Race
Sexual orientation
Religion
Marriage status
Disability
Pregnancy & Maternity
Gender
Gender reassignment

Question 4

What are the two methods to promote diversity in the workplace?

Answer 4

Recruitment techniques which address unconscious bias (E.G no picture on CV)
Training programmes aimed at increasing awareness around diversity and inclusivity

Question 5

How can unconscious bias be addressed?

Answer 5

Implicit assumption testing

Question 6

What is implicit assumption testing?

Answer 6

Measures strength of associations between concepts + evaluations or stereotypes to reveal hidden or unconscious bias

Question 7

What have the RICS and other built environment bodies signed to create a diverse sector?

Answer 7

Memorandum of understanding action plan.

Question 8

What does the above require?

Answer 8

Organisations to determine reasons for poor performance through data collection and education.

Question 9

What RICS review required RICS to improve diversity and inclusivity in relation to its own governance.

Answer 9

The Bichard Review

Question 10

Name the key terms relating to teamwork?

Answer 10

1) Listening
2) Discussing
3) Persuading
4) Respect
5) Helping
6) Sharing
7) Participating
8) Communication
9) Reflection

Question 11

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 11

Designed and managed to allow people with diverse range of needs and abilities to access and use it

Question 12

What does the equality act set out?

Answer 12

Consolidates discrimination law and provides protection against wide range of discrimination and inequality, including use of a property

Question 13

What are the 4 types of illegal discrimination?

Answer 13

1) Direct discrimination
2) Indirect discrimination
3) Harassment
4) Victimisation

Question 14

Where are most requirements embedded?

Answer 14

Part M of the Building Regulations

Question 15

What does test of reasonableness use?

Answer 15

1) Effectiveness of adjustment for the disabled person
2) The practicality of the adjustment
3) Its financial cost and likely disruption
4) Financial and other resources available to the service provider