YJOS4190 Culture, Gender and Diversity Management (6 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Cultural approach in organization studies. Gender in understanding organizational realities. Women in management. Age, ethnicity and minority issues in management. Diversity management practices.

Completion methods

1) Exam based on the reading material will include two alternative questions based on each of the textbook. Altogether three short esseys are required at the exam. Exams are during autumn semester 2nd period and spring semester 4th period.
2) Essay written based on the reading material.

Assessment details

Exam based on the reading material will include two alternative questions based on each of the textbook. Altogether three short essays are required at the exam.

Written essays based on the literature required. Level of analysis. Conceptual understanding. Level of combining multiple knowledge.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-know relevant literature and concepts in the study of culture, gender and diversity in organization
-study critically worklife questions in the field
- understand methodological aspects in the study field
- locate the field within organizational theory

Description of prerequisites

Intermediate studies in management and leadership.

Study materials

A.M. Konrad, P. Prasad & J.K. Pringle (Eds). 2006. Handbook of Workplace Diversity. London: Sage. Read pages: 25-121 and 323-401.
Mats Alvesson & Yvonne Due Billing. (2009, reprints 2012, 2013) Understanding Gender and Organizations. Sage. Read pages: 1-143.
Edgar Schein & Peter Schein (2010) Organizational Culture and Leadership, 4th ed., John Wiley, New Jersey.

Literature

  • Mats Alvesson & Yvonne Due Billing. (2009, reprints 2012, 2013) Understanding Gender and Organizations. Sage.; ISBN: 978-1-84860-016-4
  • A.M. Konrad, P. Prasad & J.K. Pringle (Eds). 2006. Handbook of Workplace Diversity. London: Sage; ISBN: 978-0-7619-4422-5
  • Edgar Schein & Peter Schein (2010) Organizational Culture and Leadership, 4th ed., John Wiley, New Jersey.; ISBN: 978-0-470-19060-9

Completion methods

Method 1

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Method 2

Select all marked parts
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Teaching (6 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching
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Exam (6 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching