Newcastle University

Aims

To provide a basis for critical judgement on the current state of human resource management in Britain

To evaluate key recent changes in the practice of HRM in British organizations and in Government policy in the field

To explore the role of political forces, ideologies and institutional conditions in shaping the practice of HRM

To identify possible alternative ways of organising HRM in Britain.

Original Summary:
The module provides a critical perspective on HRM in Britain covering state policy and private sector practice.

Outline Of Syllabus

- Britain, enterprise and HRM
- Managing culture and identity
- Labour flexibility, restructuring and downsizing
- The risk society and temporary working
- Outsourcing, flexibility and globalisation
- Managing knowledge and the learning organisation
- New Labour and work: IiP and lifelong learning.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Key themes, concepts and relevant research will be introduced in lecture series. Case studies in seminars will illustrate key themes and concepts.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The essay assesses students' depth of understanding of a particular topic within the field of study, drawing on extensive independent further research and reading.


3000 word assignment.

Reassessement will involve a 3000 word assignment, assessing student's depth of understanding of a particulr topic, drawing on extensive independent further research and reading.