Diversity, equality and inclusion in organizations (5271) |
| Language of instruction : English |
| Credits: 6,0 | | | | | Period: semester 2 (6sp) | | | | | 2nd Chance Exam1: Yes | | | | | Final grade2: Numerical |
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Sequentiality
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No sequentiality
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There are no basic competences required.
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This introductory course in organization studies provides insights into:
- The dynamics of diversity (gender, race, ethnicity, disability, class, religion, sexual orientation, age, language …) in work contexts with special attention to connections between inequalities at the macro- (society and international context), meso- (organizations and networks of organizations), and micro-level (individuals and inter-individual relations)
- Policies and practices that can be implemented to affect these dynamics with the aim of fostering inclusion and equality
Specific content:
- The historical origins of attention to diversity in organizations and its relation to concepts such as equality and inclusion.
- The effects of diversity on group processes and outcomes in organizations, and the contextual factors affecting these processes and outcomes.
- Organizational processes and factors that create career barriers and reproduce inequalities.
- The relation between social identities, competencies associated with socio-demographic groups and the valuation of jobs and employees.
- Diversity, migration and employment relations in a globalized economy.
- 'Traditional' diversity management practices and policies used by organizations to manage diversity, their underlying assumptions and the reasons for their effects.
- 'Alternative' practices to manage diversity, their underlying assumptions and the reasons for their effects.
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Collective feedback moment ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Response lecture ✔
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Small group session ✔
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Semester 2 (6,00sp)
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Only if at least 10/20 |
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| Written exam | 70 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Only if at least 10/20 |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | When the student does not take part in one of the two evaluations or receives a grade lower than 10/20 on one of them, they cannot pass the course. |
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| Consequences | In this case, if the weighted average is above 10/20, they will receive a 9/20. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | The re-examination of the individual written exam will take place in the
same form. Retake of the presentation is only possible through
substitutive written assignment on a topic to be agreed upon (similar to
group project). |
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Learning outcomes Master in de mobiliteitswetenschappen
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| EC1: The holder of the degree applies knowledge in an autonomous and self-managing manner. He/she is able to critically plan, monitor, manage and evaluate his/her own learning processes and to take care of his/her own (quality) control. | - EC
| EC4: The holder of the degree considers society as a whole and all interested parties as an important stakeholder and reflects on the social relevance and consequences of recommendations/solutions and projects/assignments in a critical manner. In doing so, the holder of the degree strives, among other things, to have a sustainable impact on the region. | - EC
| EC6: The holder of the degree is able to communicate and convince others on his/her field of study, both in writing and orally, addressing scientists of his/her own or similar fields of study and wide social groups. | - EC
| EC7: The holder of the degree is able to function as a member of a (multidisciplinary) team and has a good assessment of his/her own role within the team/organization, as well as within the wider social and international context. | - EC
| EC8: The holder of the degree acts and reflects in an ethical and sustainable way. |
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Bachelor of Business Economics
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree builds up knowledge autonomously with a view to lifelong learning. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree identifies stakeholders and their interests and takes them into account when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree takes account of the regional and (inter)national policy and business context when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree is aware of ethical and sustainability aspects in the conduct of business. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 15: The holder of the degree is able to apply insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of strategic policy issues. (Problem-solving capacity) | - EC
| EC 16: The holder of the degree is able to evaluate an organisation’s strategic policy with a view to creating value for the business and/or society. (Programme-specific competencies) | - EC
| EC 17: The holder of the degree is able to identify changing environmental factors that have an impact on an organisation and its policy. (Programme-specific competencies) |
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Bachelor of Business Engineering
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree builds up knowledge autonomously with a view to lifelong learning. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree identifies stakeholders and their interests and takes them into account when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree takes account of the regional and (inter)national policy and business context when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree is aware of ethical and sustainability aspects in the conduct of business. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree applies insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of financial and technical business problems. (Problem-solving capacity) |
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Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering
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| EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 04: The holder of the degree works in a diverse team and displays leadership skills with a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of stakeholders in optimising complex business processes. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for operational improvements, taking account of the regional and/or (inter)national context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree applies in-depth insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of business and IT problems. (Problem-solving capacity) |
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Master of Transportation Sciences
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| EC1: The holder of the degree applies knowledge in an independent and self-directed manner. He/she is able to critically plan, guard, manage and evaluate his/her own learning processes and to take care of his/her own (quality) control. | - EC
| EC4: The holder of the degree considers the society as a whole as an important stakeholder and reflects on the social relevance and consequences of recommendations/solutions and projects/assignments in a critical manner. In doing so, the holder of the degree strives, among other things, to have a sustainable impact on the region. | - EC
| EC6: The holder of the degree is able to communicate and convince others on his/her field of study, both in writing and orally, addressing scientists of his/her own or similar fields of study and wide social groups. | - EC
| EC7: The holder of the degree is able to function as a member of a (multidisciplinary) team and has a good assessment of his/her own role within the team/organization and in the broader social and international context. | - EC
| EC8: The holder of the degree acts and reflects in an ethical and sustainable way. |
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Master of Occupational Therapy
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| MI4 - Display an active attitude for professional renewal and lifelong learning, keeping in mind the social changes of the twenty-first century. | - EC
| MI5 - Compare the profession and field with those of other social workers in national and international contexts, thereby examining and supporting the role and profession of the occupational therapist. |
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| | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
| Offered in | Tolerance3 |
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1st year Master of Science in Transportation Sciences
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2nd Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering
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2nd year Master of Transportation Sciences
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3rd Bachelor of Business Economics choice
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3rd Bachelor of Business Engineering choice
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Bridging Programme Master of Nursing and Mifwifery
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Bridging Programme Master of Systems and Process Innovation in Healthcare
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Master of Occupational Therapy
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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