Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge of global and national definitions, and facts regarding different dimensions of diversity and intersectionality
has knowledge of demographic and socio-economic trends - nationally and globally
has a historical understanding of diversity and insights into how politics and power play a role in defining and behaving towards different diversity groups
has knowledge of global legislation and international organizations who work with diversity
has insight into the role of social identity in shaping individuals and groups
has knowledge of how group composition affects group processes and outocmes
has knowledge of diversity management
has an overview over central HR strategies, policies and approaches to diversity in organizations

Skills

The student ...

is able to use definitions and facts about diversity in order to map diversity in an organization
is able to propose policy and strategy based on the type and composition of diversity in an organization
is able to use theory and research to assess the quality of diversity management
is able to use knowledge about diversity to plan and respond the ongoing changes in diversity

General competence

The student...

has the ability to describe and map dimensions of diversity and reflect over the role of power in defining groups in specific contexts
has the ability to understand and communicate a research based understanding of diversity policies and strategies
has an understanding of how definitions of diversity and different approaches can affect individuals and groups in an organization

Subject description SMA2100

Strategic Diversity