HRM 215 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Ethics to Manage & Value Workforce Diversity in Organizations

5 credits

This course covers the importance of ethics in human resources (HR) and an organization’s social responsibility. The role of diversity in HR and how a diverse workforce can drive business results are also covered.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 (or placement into MATH 87 or higher) and ENGL 99 (or placement into ENGL& 101)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Implement progressive best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and beyond
Create an inclusive work environment that values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Recognize differences and unconscious bias that may affect behavior in the workplace
Develop successful workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity strategies to enhance organizational talent and drive sustainable business results
Explain how HR can impact diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations
Learn best practices and human resource’s (HR) role in ethics and social responsibility in organizations
Identify and resolve HR-related ethical issues with employees and organizations
Identify ethical issues and apply criteria to make correct decisions that avoid unethical behaviors
Make decisions that reflect a standard of professional behavior and values in dealing with others within an organizational setting

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50