People Management, Skills and Behaviours
| Module title | People Management, Skills and Behaviours |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM788 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Ms Sian Robinson (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 40 |
|---|
Module description
In this module you will develop (or further expand upon) a broad range of skills and behaviours that are necessary in order to pursue a successful career in Human Resource Management. You will also develop your thinking about how to act professionally as a manager and how to increase the level of professionalism exhibited by managers in organisations you work for.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module intends to introduce and assess a range of skills and behaviours. Our core aim is to help you to you to increase your competence and confidence in your roles as leader, colleague, decision-maker and HR specialist. Sessions will therefore cover masters-level study skills also form a part of these inputs. The module is designed to meet the HR Professional Body (CIPD) core standards within the CIPD Profession Map.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Manage yourself and others more effectively at work
- 2. Manage interpersonal relationships at work more effectively
- 3. Make sound and justifiable decisions and solve problems more effectively
- 4. Lead and influence others more effectively
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Interpret business information and manage financial resources
- 6. Demonstrate enhanced IT proficiency
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Demonstrate an essential people management skill-set
- 8. Demonstrate competence in postgraduate study skills
- 9. Employ critical and reflective practice, and undertake continuous professional development
- 10. Manage people equitably with compassion and understanding
Syllabus plan
The People Management Skills and Behaviours module has been designed to run through the programme like a spine. We will introduce its aims and method of operation at the start of the course. There will also be a number of interactive taught sessions provided here, including a session on postgraduate study skills. Later as you proceed through the programme and develop further skills-based knowledge and understanding you will keep records of your development by building up a skills portfolio and development plan. Towards the end of your programme you will attend a further suite of taught sessions which will prepare you for the second set of assessments. The syllabus covers skills in the following areas:
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postgraduate study skills
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self-management
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managing interpersonal relationships
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general management skills
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professional management competencies
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financial data and IT
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interviewing, disciplinary, and effective presentation
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 225 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled teaching and learning activities | 50 | Lectures |
| Scheduled teaching and learning activities | 25 | Seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Pre and post session reading |
| Guided Independent Study | 175 | Assignment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentations and seminar discussions | In class | 1-10 | Verbal in class |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment | 50 | 3000-4000 words | 1-10 | Written feedback |
| Assessed skills | 50 | Residential | 1-10 | Written and verbal feedback |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment | Individual Assignment (3000-4000 words) | 1-10 | Referral/Deferral Period |
| Assessed Skills | Skills re-assessment, written equivalent | 1-10 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. 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 required to sit a further examination or submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
CAMERON, S. (2016) The business student’s handbook: skills for study and employment. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.
CLEGG, C., LEGGE, K. and WALSH, S. (1999) The experience of managing: a skills guide. Basingstoke: Macmillan Business.
DYSON, J.R. (2017) Accounting for non-accounting students. 9th ed. Harlow: Pearson.
GALLAGHER, K. (2013): Skills development for business and management students: study and employability. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
HORN, R. (2009) The business skills handbook. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
LEE-DAVIES, L. and BAILEY, S. (2007) Developing work and study skills. London: Cengage Learning.
ROPER I, PROUSKA R and AYUDHA UCN (eds.) (2010) Critical Issues in Human Resource Management. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
TAYLOR, S. (2018) Resourcing and Talent Management. 7th ed. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
THOMPSON, N. (2015) People skills. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
WATSON, G. and REISSNER, S. (2023) Developing skills for business leadership. 3rd ed. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 20/04/2022 |
| Last revision date | 18/03/2024 |
