NBS8285 : Global Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Professor Stephen Procter
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides a foundation for the in-depth study of global human resource management and development in theory and practice. It seeks to enable students to develop a detailed understanding of all key aspects of delivering effective HRM within local and global contexts, which will allow them to become effective HR practitioners in a variety of organisational settings. The emphasis is upon the development of a critical awareness of the theory and practice of HRM in a global context. Learning is supported by illustrative examples drawn for a wide variety of settings and a range of countries.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus covers key theories as well as practical applications of human resource management in a global context relating to:
The contested nature and meaning of HRM
HRM and business objectives
HRM strategies and orientations
Resourcing, talent management and development
Performance management
Reward, compensation and benefits
Employee engagement, motivation and commitment
The employment relationship
Ethical HRM
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | seminars PIP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | On-line, synchronous and for the whole group, related to the assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Delivered to whole module as Q&A / moderated discussion (on-line). |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 59:00 | 59:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module combines lectures with small group teaching to give students knowledge and understanding about key issues and to allow students to apply them, thereby fostering formal learning as well as self-directed independent and peer learning. The combination of the lectures and seminars enables both the theoretical underpinning as well as the applications of the learning outcomes to be delivered effectively.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | Maximum of 3500 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | provide formative feedback on the students ideas for the individual assignment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment task has been designed to ensure that students have a strong grasp of the content covered in the module and also to establish that students can work independently. The assessment examines student’s knowledge of a broad range of global HRM issues.
RESIT INFORMATION: If students are eligible to a second attempt resit will be an assignment and the resit calculation will be based 100% on the submission.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8285's Timetable