MBE7072 - Human Resource Management

Objectives:

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.
Apply the knowledge of ethics and values based leadership; regulatory environments, legal, H&S and well-being and compliance requirements; corporate social responsibility; risk management, environmental impact, data protection and cyber security.

Content:

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.

Learning and Teaching Information:

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: 16
Intended Group size: Cohort or variable size groups

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Report or work artefact(s) and critical reflective commentary: as a core module for the SLMDA this module is designed for those either working for a sponsoring employer or for self-employed learners able to put learning into practice. As such, the assessments will need to demonstrate understanding and application to working practice. In a similar way, this module being an option for MBA and MA International Business programmes, the assessment / report should reflect on current and future working practices of organisations / businesses, chosen in line with the interests and future career choices of students.

SLMDA programme note: the parameters for the negotiated assessment methods in this and other modules of the programme have to ensure that the module learning outcomes will be attained and that relevant aspects of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours described in the Apprenticeship Standard are demonstrated.

Assessment:

001 Report; 4,000 word equiv.; end of term 3 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kashif Aziz
Level - 7
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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