A person credited with this Unit Standard is able to demonstrate an understanding of diversity among people and in particular in a specific workforce, an appreciation of the role and positive impact of such diversity, and how best to manage a diverse workforce in South Africa.

In particular, on completion of this Unit Standard, the learner is able to:

• Recognize diversity, stereotyping and phobias relating to diversity
• Understand in which ways various individuals and groups are, or have been, negatively disadvantaged due to discrimination
• Discuss how society and communities react to diversity
• Promote equality among different people by embracing differences
• Comprehend cultural and other differences among people
• Relate diversity directly to the South African context
• Refer to the South African Constitution and Bill of Human Rights in relation to diversity and discrimination
• Discuss diversity in terms of the history of the country
• Relate Employment Equity (EE) to diversity
• Explain various concepts and principles relating to Organisational Transformation and Change Management (OT&CM)