| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
|---|---|
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
The module provides an introduction to the complex issues and problems involved in managing people in organisations in the public and private sectors and in domestic and international organisations. The module considers these issues from theoretical and practical perspectives using a combination of lectures and case studies in order to examine the contribution that the management of people can make to organisational success.
The module aims to develop:
- an understanding of the management of people in a variety of organisational settings
- an understanding of the role of people management in the achievement of organisational objectives
- a critical understanding of the options organisations have for managing people
1 Introduction to managing people in organisations
2 Business strategy and human resource management
3 Recruitment and selection
4 Performance management
5 Learning and development
6 Reward management
7 Managing people in the public sector
8 International human resource management
9 Case studies in HRM
10 Revision
11 Group assignment
12 Managing with and without trade unions
13 Employee involvement and participation
14 Managing discipline and grievances
15 Group assignment
16 Managing redundancies
17 Collective bargaining and negotiation
18 Case studies in HRM
19 Group assignment
20 Group assignment
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Academic Staff Contact Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 59:00 | 59:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 19 | 1:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 | 19:00 |
Lectures introduce aspects of theory and relate this to practical examples through the use of case studies.
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 60 | N/A |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 40 | Group assignment. |
| Description | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | A | 100 | Individual assignment of 2,000 - 2,500 words. |
The examination is designed to assess both students' knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management contributes to organisational performance.
The group assignment requires students to examine key a human resource management topic in depth and exposes students to the practical issues surrounding working in groups.
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