SCWK8847 · Social Work

Creating the Inclusive Workplace: Concepts in Organizational Justice

School of Social Work

Organizational justice is the philosophy that a fair workplace produces better employees and better moral and business outcomes for organizations. Some important overall topics in organizational justice include employee fair pay, benefits, labor rights, trauma, marginalized identities in the workplace, and aging. This course will review these concepts and highlight ethical business practices that are innovative, cost-effective, and just. Students will be asked to engage in regular online dialogue, engage with case studies, and creative problem solving around difficult issues of justice and workplace fairness. Special emphasis will be placed on leadership, creativity, and sustaining lasting change. Both clinical and macro students are highly encouraged to consider this course. Top leaders from diverse industries will be featured as guest speakers.