Study information

People Management and Governance

Module titlePeople Management and Governance
Module codeBEM1054DAZ
Academic year2025/6
Credits15
Module staff
Duration: Term123
Duration: Weeks

10

Number students taking module (anticipated)

50

Module description

Effective management skills are essential for a successful operations manager. This module will provide comprehensive insights into all aspects of people management and organisational governance, from understanding motivational theories to implementing organisational policies and legislative guidelines that promote equity and diversity. You will explore both theoretical and practical strategies for developing and managing teams, with a strong emphasis on recruitment, selection, and talent development. Upon completing this module, you will not only grasp the principles of managing individuals and teams but also understand how to leverage policies to enhance wellbeing, diversity, and performance within an organisation.

Module aims - intentions of the module

  • To introduce the underpinning theories and concepts of motivation.
  • To consider the implications and impact of organisational governance, including the Equality Act 2010 on achieving inclusive leadership and for stakeholders.
  • To introduce strategies for ethics and values based leadership as well as strategies for change management within the organisation.
  • To consider how to recruit effectively and how to manage performance/ underperformance, including analysing performance data.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

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

  • 1. Summarise and assess organisational policies and procedures, and relevant regulatory and legislative requirements and practise stakeholder communication around the practical implications of the policies and procedures. (K2, K22, S11)
  • 2. Discuss and practise applying organisational policies and legislative guidelines to lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being. (K3, S6)
  • 3. Describe, analyse and practise approaches to people management, for example, recruitment, performance management, reward, and talent management and resource planning.(K4, S7)
  • 4. Practise analysing performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement. (S4)

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

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

  • 5. Discuss how to manage continuous improvement (S12, K24)
  • 6. Discuss ethics and values-based leadership theories and principles, for example employee wellbeing (K16)

ILO: Personal and key skills

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

  • 7. Discuss ways to support an inclusive culture, treating colleagues and stakeholders fairly and with respect. (B2

Syllabus plan

  • Masterclass Day 1 and 2: Organisational governance, motivation, ethical leadership, equality, diversity, inclusion, recruitment, selection and managing performance.
  • Weekly webinars to consolidate masterclass content as well as cover organisational culture, including organisational specific principles, wellbeing, coaching and mentoring.
  • Assignment workshop
  • 1-1 with module lead to discuss content and presentation submission.

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

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
191310

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities 12Faculty led online workshops
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities 6Online learning set facilitated by module lead
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities 1Time with module lead to ask additional questions to cement learning
Guided independent study 131Guided independent study through online learning activities. Reading, case studies, professional practice forums and time at work

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Group activities In masterclass, webinars1-7Verbal,peer

Summative assessment (% of credit)

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
10000

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Case Study1002500 words1,2,3,4,6,7Written via ELE

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

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
Case StudyCase Study1,2,3,4,6,7Next re-assessment period

Re-assessment notes

All passed components of the module will be rolled forward and will not be reassessed in the event of module failure.

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

  • Rose, M. (2014) Reward Management, Kogan Page 
  • Berger, D.R. and L.A. (Eds.)  (2010)  The Talent Management Handbook, McGraw Hill 
  • Flaherty, J. (2011)  Coaching : evoking excellence in others, Routledge 

Key words search

Leadership. Team. Resource Management. Talent Management

Credit value15
Module ECTS

7.5

Module pre-requisites

None

Module co-requisites

None

NQF level (module)

4

Available as distance learning?

No

Origin date

14/11/2024

Last revision date

14/11/2024