Module Definition Form (MDF)

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1 Module Definition Form (MDF) Module code: MOD Version: 5 Date Amended: 06/Mar/ Module Title Resourcing and Talent Management 2a. Module Leader Irene Skovgaard Smith 2b. School School of Management 2c. Faculty Faculty of Business and Law 3a. Level 7 3b. Module Type Standard (fine graded) 4a. Credits 15 4b. Study Hours Restrictions Type Module Code Module Name Condition Pre-requisites: Co-requisites: Exclusions: Courses to which this module is restricted: Generated on 14/11/2018, 16:28:00 Page 1 of 5

2 LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION 6a. Module Description People represent a key source of sustainable competitive advantage for most organisations in the 21st century. Those organisations that can assemble together teams of people with the necessary skills, attitudes and experience to meet their objectives are likely to survive and be more competitive in the long run. This module therefore takes a strategic approach to resourcing and talent management to ensure that organisations remain competitive. Students will be encouraged to analyse key employment markets, both nationally and internationally, as part of the planning process to meet current and future needs. The module also focuses on the practical aspects and increasing sophistication of recruitment and selection and the role of employer branding in attracting and retaining talent. Other channels of accessing skills outside hiring will be examined such as the employment of agency workers, subcontractors and consultants, or through outsourcing arrangements. Effective organisations not only develop a strategic approach to attracting staff, but also to retaining staff and managing their performance, including absence management. Retention strategies will be evaluated including the induction and socialisation process which is a key element in retaining staff in the early months of their employment and developing a positive psychological contract. Finally, students will evaluate how to manage the release of employees, whether voluntary or otherwise, efficiently, ethically and lawfully. Throughout the module students will be required to reflect critically on theory and practice and to take into consideration both legal and ethical issues. One of the main focuses for the design of this module has been the further development of relevant employability and professional skills. Such skills are implicit in the learning outcomes. This module will be assessed by 2,200 word report and a group presentation. For students registered on the PG Dip Human Resource Management or MA Human Resource Management, successful completion of this module provides exemption against the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) unit 7RTM Resourcing & Talent Management. 6b. Outline Content - National and international employment markets - Talent planning and succession planning including workforce planning, scenario planning, functional and numerical flexibility strategies, outsourcing, subcontracting and the use of external consultants - Resourcing and talent management strategies including diversity management, flexible working initiatives, employer branding, managing skills shortages and ethical working practices - Recruitment (including job analysis and job design) and recruitment advertising, selection (including traditional and more sophisticated methods of selection), induction and socialisation - Performance management and absence management including managing stress. - Employee turnover and retention strategies - Release from the organisation including retirement, redundancy and dismissal 6c. Key Texts/Literature The reading list to support this module is available at: 6d. Specialist Learning Resources Generated on 14/11/2018, 16:28:00 Page 2 of 5

3 7. Learning Outcomes (threshold standards) Type On successful completion of this module the student will be expected to be able to: 1 Knowledge and Understanding 2 Knowledge and Understanding Critically evaluate the strategic approaches to resourcing and talent management and analyse the ways in which to build long-term organisational performance; Critically assess various stages of the employee life cycle from recruitment and selection to release from the organisation; 3 4 Intellectual, practical, affective and transferrable skills Intellectual, practical, affective and transferrable skills Reflect critically on the analysis and gathering of data in relation to resourcing and talent management practices; Critically evaluate resourcing and talent management strategies and practices. 8a. Module Occurrence to which this MDF Refers Year Occurrence Period Location Mode of Delivery 2018/9 ZZF Template For Face To Face Learning Delivery Face to Face Generated on 14/11/2018, 16:28:00 Page 3 of 5

4 8b. Learning Activities for the above Module Occurrence Learning Activities Hours Learning Outcomes Details of Duration, frequency and other comments Lectures x 3 hour sessions combining lectures, workshops and seminars each week. Other teacher managed learning: directed reading, case study analysis and preparation for lectures and seminars. Learning hours required to comply with CIPD requirements. Other teacher managed learning x 3 hour sessions combining lectures, workshops and seminars each week. Other teacher managed learning: directed reading, case study analysis and preparation for lectures and seminars. Learning hours required to comply with CIPD requirements. Student managed learning Pre- and post-session reading, research including research in the workplace. TOTAL: Assessment for the above Module Occurrence Assessment Assessment Method Learning Outcomes Weighting (%) Fine Grade or Pass/Fail Qualifying Mark (%) 010 Coursework 1,2 75 (%) Fine Grade 30 (%) Assignment: 2,200 word report exploring contemporary themes in people resourcing and talent management. Assessment Assessment Method Learning Outcomes Weighting (%) Fine Grade or Pass/Fail Qualifying Mark (%) 011 Practical 3,4 25 (%) Fine Grade 30 (%) Presentation: Group activity: 20 minute presentation plus questions on a key issue in people resourcing and talent management. Generated on 14/11/2018, 16:28:00 Page 4 of 5

5 In order to pass this module, students are required to achieve an overall mark of 40%. In addition, students are required to: (a) achieve the qualifying mark for each element of fine graded assessment of as specified above (b) pass any pass/fail elements Generated on 14/11/2018, 16:28:00 Page 5 of 5