| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Lecture before seminar/small group teaching
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To develop an understanding of the different options and approaches to managing people in organisations (HRM)
To develop an understanding of the complexities involved in managing people in organisations
To develop a critical understanding of how the different approaches of HRM can affect employees and the organisation.
The module provides an introduction to the practice of managing people in organisations. It examines management as a social process, and offers a critical understanding of how management is performed, why and with what effect. Alongside the practical and theoretical, the module explores the art of management considering the aesthetic, emotional and psychological aspects of work.
1.Introduction to HRM
2.HRM Strategy/Models of HRM
3.Equality and diversity
4.Workforce planning/talent management/flexibility
5 Recruitment and selection
6.Induction and Culture
7.Performance management /Appraisal
8.Employee Relations/Grievance and Discipline
9. Downsizing and Redundancy. Preparing case study and review.
10.Reviewing the HRM role
11.Emotion and aesthetics at work
12.Involvement and participation
13.Employee engagement
14.Motivation and reward
15.Learning /Human Resource Development/OD
16.Leadership and management
17. International HRM
18. Reflection on HRM role
At the end of the module students should have a critical understanding of:
- the nature of the employment relationship
- how management is performed, why and with what effect
- the role of people management in the achievement of organisational objectives
- issues involved in managing human resources in the international context.
At the end of the module students should be able to:
- critically appraise the role of management in organisations
- analyse case studies set within the world of work
- demonstrate how human resource management contributes to organisational success
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 54:00 | 54:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 56:00 | 56:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | PIP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | PIP prior to assessment hand in 4x1 hour surgery in each semester to aid student |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 56:00 | 56:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS2027 | Human Resource Management I |
| BUS2028 | Human Resource Management II |
Lectures introduce theoretical frameworks and different aspects of theory and relate this to practical examples through the use of case studies. The seminars are designed to help students think critically through the issues involved in managing HRM in the modern and future workplace. Drop-in/surgeries are intended to support students with their assignment preparation.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | 50 | 2000 word assignment. |
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | 2000 word assignment. |
A summative Case study is undertaken towards the end of semester 1 to ensure learning is ongoing in preparation for the second summative essay task in Semester 2
The assessment tasks require students to demonstrate a clear knowledge of how Human Resource Management contributes to organisational success
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