Managing Equality and Diversity at work
1. Critically assess the proposition that progress in reducing disadvantage at work is best
achieved by recognising the importance of, and using, an intersectional approach.
2. To what extent, and in what ways, is ‘modern slavery’ a source of employment
disadvantage? Critically assess government and corporate efforts aimed at tackling the
problem of modern slavery.
3. Despite decades of equality legislation, gender inequality still exists in contemporary
workplaces. Using examples of gendered disadvantage in the workplace, critically assess
why this is so, with reference to at least two theoretical perspectives on gender
discrimination.
4. Evaluate the extent to which diversity training is an effective way of reducing inequality in
the workplace.
5. Critically assess the main strengths and weaknesses of efforts by employers to promote
the inclusion of LGBTQ+ staff.
6. How far do you agree with the view that positive action and positive discrimination are
legitimate and effective methods for tackling inequality and disadvantage in work settings?
Your answer must cover at least two areas of disadvantage.
7. To what extent is it achievable to create racial equality and inclusion in career progression
in organisations? Critically discuss ways in which organisations might succeed in creating
racial equality and inclusion in their career progression systems.
8. Critically discuss the ethics of making employment decisions based on the appearance of
individuals. Discuss the implications of doing so for both employees (or candidates) and
organisations.
