Module BUSI41P15: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: SPECIAL TOPICS (ONLINE)

Department: Management and Marketing

BUSI41P15: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: SPECIAL TOPICS (ONLINE)

Tied To

• N6K107: Human Resource Management (Part-time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 for details)
• N6K207: Human Resource Management (for students entering from October 2013) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2016-2017 for details)

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

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.
• Diversity and equal opportunities.
• Downsizing and HRM.
• HRD.
• International HRM.

Learning Outcomes

• 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.

• Be able to critically evaluate the processes, procedures and practices of contemporary HRM.

• Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module is delivered via online learning, divided up into study weeks with specially produced resources within each week. Resources vary according to the learning outcomes but normally include: video content, directed reading, reflection through activities, opportunities for self-assessment and peer-to-peer learning within a tutor-facilitated discussion board. Tutors provide feedback on formative work and facilitate discussion board communication as well as being available for individual consultation as necessary (usually by email and Skype).
• The summative assessment of the module is designed to test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge and critical understanding, and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

A written assignment of 1,500 words, or its multimedia equivalent, which may involve some group work.