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Postgraduate Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BUSI53215: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (FT)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI53215: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (FT)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2008/2009 | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To develop students’ ability to master the knowledge and understanding at an advanced level of key issues in the processes and practices of human resource management;
- To provide students with the opportunity to critically understand research in the field of human resource management.
Content
- The nature of human resource management
- HRM, performance and commitment
- Recruitment and selection
- Performance appraisal
- HR’s role in health, safety and well-being at work
- Downsizing and HRM
- HRD
- International HRM
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the nature and role of HRM in contemporary organisations;
- Have an advanced understanding of the debates which relate to the links between HRM and organisational performance;
- Have an advanced understanding of critical perspectives on HRM.
Subject-specific Skills
- Be able to critically evaluate the processes, procedures and practices of contemporary HRM.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Through a combination of lectures, seminars and guided reading addressing key topics in human resource management, students will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge to enable them to develop a thorough understanding of this specialist field of study.
- The assessment of the module, by written assignment, is designed to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the subject-matter and their ability to apply it to the analysis of specific issues in HRM.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 | 2 hours | 18 | ||
| Seminars | 4 | 1 hour | 4 | Yes | |
| Preparation & Reading | 128 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 50% | Written assignment | 1,500 words maximum | 100% | |
| Examination | 50% | Unseen written examination | 90 minutes | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Group presentation
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.