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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Critically examine the role of the HR specialist in a range of organisations (including international organisations) and evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and practices.
Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of various techniques, policies and processes involved in the practice of human resource management and reflect on ethical issues they raise.
Analyse the policy framework for strategic human resource management and various approaches organisations may take.
This module introduces students to a comprehensive and in-depth study of the evolution of personnel management and HRM and new developments such as the shared service system and 'HR as Business Partner'. The policy framework for HRM is discussed in detail, including recruitment strategies; selection processes and techniques; job analysis and job design theories; pay and reward policies; training and its effectiveness in the workplace; management development and employee development; and managing performance. Students will also examine ethical issues involved in managing people, working conditions and the application of various HR policies.
The sessions will be organised in 3 8-hour teaching blocks. Lectures will deliver core theoretical frameworks, followed by workshops and personal exercises for reflection and development.
The module will make use of current newsworthy case studies and developing business trends and so the nature of the topics and exercises will vary. Students will be provided with, and/or directed to, relevant reading and additional questions/ exercises to support their progress through the module material.
Lectures/seminars
Hours: 24
Intended Group size: Cohort
Workshops
Hours: 6
Intended Group size: Cohort or variable size groups
Guided independent study
Hours: 170
001 Case study; 4,000 words; end of term 3 100%
Module Coordinator - Greg Barnes
Level - 7
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T3