Lecture 3 Equality and Diversity Flashcards
According to Vickers (2011) what is the meaning of equality?
‘The most intuitive meaning of equality is that that everybody should be treated equally; in other words, according to the Aristotelian maxim, likes are treated alike. This is referred to as a formal equality’ (Vickers, 2011 as cited in Kumra and Manfredi 2012: 5)
What are the two main flaws pointed out by Kumra and Manfredi (2012:5) about Vickers (2011) concept?
1- in reality we all have different characteristics and
2- in order to take a symmetrical approach to equal treatment it is necessary to choose a ‘comparator’ against whom to measure treatment
(Kumra and Manfredi, 2012: 5)
When did diversity get linked to HRM?
Diversity was linked to HRM in the late 1980s
According to Armstrong, what does a policy managing diversity recognise? (2014: 511)
‘A policy on managing diversity recognises that there are differences among employees and that these differences, if properly managed, will enable work to be done more efficiently and effectively’ (Armstrong, 2014: 511)
What is the role of HR in terms of Diversity Management?
To consider the triggers for change and the nature of change management processes
Diversity champions and networks
Devising and implementing policies and communicating the vision
Why do employees need equal pay in the UK?
Because it is stated in UK law
What are proxies of disadvantage?
Significant differences between people such as disability, sex and ethnicity
What should HR try and avoid in the work place?
Discrimination
What is diversity about?
Recognising differences
What do the people that work at an organisation often reflect?
The customer base
What is inclusion?
Where diversity is seen as a benefit (CIPD)
What is the social justice case for equality and diversity?
This is about morals regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation…
What is the business case for equality and diversity?
The business has a wide customer base so it should also have a widespread workforce to be respected
What are some of the strands associated with equality and diversity?
Age Religion Ethnicity Sexuality Gender Disability
What is the role of HR in terms of equality and diversity?
To advise managers and to ensure employees are aware of equality and diversity policies and to take forward preventative managers
When did the UK Equal Pay Act come in?
1975
What did the Equal Pay Act come alongside?
The Sexual Discrimination Act
Why do Acts usually come into play?
Something happens that makes people fight for them
What did the Windrush generation face?
Discrimination when trying to find jobs
What did the Equality Act 2010 do?
It brought all of the various different Acts together under one umbrella
Who is responsible for the equality and diversity policies within an organisation?
HR
What do diversity champions do?
They explain the role of diversity and mentor employees
What are the basic facts surrounding employment tribunals?
The victim doesn’t have to pay
Can go to a tribunal over a recruitment process, don’t have to be part of the organisation
You have 3 months to do it from the date of the case
