Human Resource Management

Module title	Human Resource Management
Module code	INT3604B
Academic year	2018/9
Credits	15
Module staff	Emdad Aziz (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	10

Number students taking module (anticipated)	50

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

The main purpose of this module is to increase your awareness and develop your knowledge and skills in effective management of yourself and others. This is set in the context of human resource management principles and practice as currently applied within organisations.

Module aims - intentions of the module

The module will cover the essential elements of HRM and their implementation in organisations. It draws substantially on HRM concepts, theories and practices from different organisations to facilitate understanding of the issues and concerns that are applicable to them. It will explain and clarify how an informed, well-structured and participative approach to people management can deliver substantial benefits to all stakeholders: employers, employees, shareholders and clients.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Explain, discuss and apply the professional areas related to the management of yourself and others when working in teams including approaches to leadership and the management of change

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

2. Use the skills of reflection, critical autonomous thinking and self-directed access and application of knowledge

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

3. Reflect on, develop and practise personal and organisational skills including group communication, team working positive management of conflict decision making, problem solving and working within different organisational and national cultures.

Syllabus plan

· Personal reflection and Individual Learning

· Working in groups and teams

· Conflict and negotiation

· Leading and Managing People including Employee Engagement

· History of Management, Strategic and Organisational Design

· Culture and Change Management

· Resource and Talent Planning including Selection and Recruitment

· Organisational and Individual Learning and Development

· Performance Management and Appraisal

· Reward Management

· International HRM (an introduction)

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
30	120

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Lecture format input and q & a	10	Discussion of essential principles
Seminar group discussion and presentation	20	Practical application using case studies, practical examples and exercises, e.g. role play and team exercises
Reading	50	Reading and understanding the key sections of the core textbook supported by key word searches to add to your learning.
Group tasks outside seminar time	10	Working together on specific tasks
Literature and Computer based Research	30	Using ELE, the University Electronic Library and the CIPD website.
Assignment preparation and writing	27	An essential part of the learning process
Tutorial support	3	Support for assignments

Assessment

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Peer and tutor feedback including tutorials support for assignments	Throughout module	1, 2, 3	Verbal feedback from tutors
Group presentation on the specific motivational theory / concept.	10/12 minutes	1,2,3	Verbal Feedback from tutors
Examples of reflective writing	Short examples on specific events	2	Verbal

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100	0	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Written assignment	100	2,000 words (Part 1 800 words; Part 2 1200 words)	1, 2, 3	Written
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Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Written Assignment	Written Assignment	1, 2, 3	Within four weeks and before the exam board

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Core text:

Hinton, M. & Ruscoe, D. (Eds). (2018). People and Organisational Behaviour, 4th Ed. Harlow: Pearson.

Other useful resources:

Armstrong, M. (2012). Human Resource Management Practice (12^th Ed.). London: Kogan Page.

Beardwell J. & Claydon T. (2014). Human Resource Management; a contemporary approach. (7th Ed). Harlow: Pearsons.

Belbin, M. R. (2010). Team Roles at Work (2^nd Ed.). Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.

Foot, M. and Hook, C. (2011). Introducing Human Resource Management (6^th Ed.). Harlow: FT Prentice Hall.

Huczynski A.A. & Buchanan D. A. (2013). Organizational Behaviour (8^th Ed). Harlow: Pearson Education.

Mullins, L. J. (2011). Essentials of Organisational Behaviour (3^rd Ed.).Harlow: FT Prentice Hall.

Northouse, P. G. (2010). Leadership, Theory and Practice (5^th ed). London:Sage Publishing.

Torrington, D., Hall L., Taylor, S. & Atkinson C. (2014). Human Resource Management, 9th Ed.). Harlow: Pearsons.

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

Electronic Learning Environment : University of Exeter

Web based and electronic resources:

www.cipd.co.uk

Module has an active ELE page

Key words search

Human resources, management

Credit value	15
Module ECTS	7.5
NQF level (module)	6
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	2001
Last revision date	13/08/2018