Leading equality and diversity
Explain the ways in which an organisation can demonstrate its commitment to equality of
opportunity and diversity. Use this information to evaluate how effectively the organisation
commits to equality of opportunity and diversity. Assess how the organisation monitors and
measures its commitment.
Evaluate the organisation’s commitment to equality of opportunity and
diversity
Assess the application of the organisation’s commitment to equality of
opportunity and diversity
Identify current UK legislation and regulations which govern organisational and personal
responsibilities and liabilities. Outline relevant codes of practice or equality legislation and
explain the responsibilities of individuals and the organisation.
Identify organisational and personal responsibilities and liabilities under
equality legislation and/or codes of practice
Describe key characteristics which should be contained within an organisation’s equality and
diversity policy in order to comply with UK legislation. Explain how these policies can be
communicated within the organisation.
Discuss how behaviour, actions and words, of all members of the organisation, support the
commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. Use practical examples where possible to
illustrate your answer.
Analyse the workforce diversity profile. Review the workforce and benchmark the information
against the local and/or national population. Draw conclusions from this analysis in relation to
the diversity of the workforce
Describe the organisation’s equality and diversity policies and how these are
communicated within the organisation
Discuss how behaviour, actions and words, of all members of the
organisation, support the commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
Conduct a review of the diversity of the workforce against the local and/or
national population and identify areas for review
Within an organisation explain the requirements for integrity, fairness and consistency in
dealing with individuals. Analyse the impact for the organisation if discriminatory practice
occurs.
Describe how an organisation can understand individual’s needs, feelings and motivations
and take an interest in their concerns. Where possible cite practical examples.
Guideline word count: 350 – 450 words
Explain the requirement to understand individuals’ needs, feelings and
motivations, and to take an interest in their concerns
Describe the need for integrity, fairness and consistency in dealings with
individuals
Evaluate the impact of showing respect to others, recognising their value and upholding their
rights. In your evaluation, refer to the achievement of organisational objectives and staff
welfare and motivation.
Within the organisation, outline a process for dealing with others whose behaviours, words or
actions do not support a commitment to equality of opportunity or diversity.
Identify the policies or procedures which may be applied to address inappropriate behaviour.
Evaluate the impact of showing respect to others, recognising their value and
upholding their rights
Outline a process for dealing with others whose behaviours, words or actions
do not support a commitment to equality of opportunity or diversity
