session 9

Question 1

how diverse and equal is the workforce?

Answer 1

in terms of
- gender
- racial and ethnic groups
- people with a disability
- age
- sexual orientation
- social class

Question 2

different approaches

Answer 2

• equal opportunities approach
• management of diversity approach

Question 3

the equal opportunities approach

Answer 3

• based on sameness
• promoting the rights of all members of society
• influence behavior through legislation
  -recruitment as an example
• problems with equal opportunities approach

Question 4

forms of discrimination

Answer 4

• harassment
• discret discrimination
• indirect discrimination

Question 5

the management of diversity approach

Answer 5

• based on difference
• organizational culture needs to be changed
• business case for diversity
• problems with managing diversity approach

Question 6

diversity in companies

Answer 6

• pragmatically combine the EO and the management of diversity approach
• commitment of senior management and line managers
• diversity awareness raising
• positive/affirmative action in recruitment
• flexible working arrangements