Basic module details. Description - summary of the module content. Module aims - intentions of the module. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs)

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1 Module title Module code Human Resource Management INT364 Academic year(s) 215/6 Credits 15 Basic module details Module staff Dorothy Elaine Ruscoe - Convenor Martin Gerald Hinton - Convenor Duration (weeks) - term 1 1 Duration (weeks) - term 2 Duration (weeks) - term 3 Number students taking module (anticipated) 15 Description - summary of the module content Module description The main purpose of this module is to increase your awareness and develop your knowledge and skills in effective management of yourself and others. This is set in the context of human resource management principles and practice as currently applied within organisations. Module aims - intentions of the module Module aims The module will cover the essential elements of HRM and their implementation in the organisations. It draws substantially on HRM concepts, theories and practices from different industries to facilitate understanding of the issues and concerns that are applicable to them. It will explain and clarify how an informed, well-structured and participative approach to people management can deliver substantial benefits to all stakeholders: employers, employees, shareholders and clients. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) ILO: Module-specific skills 1. Explain, discuss and apply the professional areas related to the management of yourself and others when working in teams

2 including approaches to leadership and the management of change ILO: Discipline-specific skills 2. Use the skills of reflection, critical autonomous thinking and self-directed access and application of knowledge ILO: Personal and key skills 3. Reflect on, develop and practice personal and organisational skills including group communication, team working, positive management of conflict decision making, problem solving and working within different organisational and national cultures. Syllabus plan Syllabus plan Personal reflection and Individual Learning Working in groups and teams Conflict and negotiation Leading and Managing People including Employee Engagement History of Management, Strategic and Organisational Design Culture and Change Management Resource and Talent Planning including Selection and Recruitment Organisational and Individual Learning and Development Performance Management and Appraisal Reward Management International HRM (an introduction) Learning and teaching Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time) Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities Guided independent study 3 12 Details of learning activities and teaching methods Category Hours of study time Description Placement / study abroad Lecture format input and q & a 1 Discussion of essential principles Seminar group discussion and presentation 2 Reading 5 Practical application using case studies, practical examples and exercises, e.g. role play and team exercises Reading and understanding the key sections of the core text book supported by key word searches to add to your learning. Group tasks outside seminar time 1 Working together on specific tasks Literature and Computer based Research 3 Using ELE, the University Electronic Library and the CIPD website. Assignment preparation and writing 27 An essential part of the learning process Tutorial support 3 Support for assignments

3 Assessment Formative assessment Form of assessment Peer and tutor feedback including tutorials support for assignments Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) ILOs assessed Feedback method Throughout module 1,2,3 Verbal feedback from tutors Mid-term team knowledge test 45 minutes 1,2,3 Examples of reflective writing Summative assessment (% of credit) Short examples on specific events 2 Verbal Coursework Written exams Practical exams 1 Details of summative assessment Marked using turning point on screen Form of assessment % of credit Written assignment 1 Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) 2, words (Part 1 8 words; Part 2 12 words) ILOs assessed 1,2,3 (Parts 1 and 2) Written Feedback method Re-assessment Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral) Original form of assessment Form of re-assessment Written Assignment Written Assignment 1,2,3 ILOs re-assessed Timescale for reassessment 28 days after results publication Re-assessment notes Resources Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

4 Core text: Hinton, M. & Ruscoe, D. (Eds). (213). People and Organisational Behaviour within the Context of Human Resource Management 3 rd Ed. Harlow: Pearson. Module has an active ELE page? Yes Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources ELE Indicative learning resources - Other resources Other useful resources: Armstrong, M. (212). Human Resource Management Practice (12 th Ed.). London: Kogan Page. Beardwell J. & Claydon T. (214). Human Resource Management; a contemporary approach. (7th Ed). Harlow: Pearsons. Belbin, M. R. (21). Team Roles at Work (2 nd Ed.). Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. Foot, M. and Hook, C. (211). Introducing Human Resource Management (6 th Ed.). Harlow: FT Prentice Hall. Huczynski A.A. & Buchanan D. A. (213). Organizational Behaviour (8 th Ed). Harlow: Pearson Education. Mullins, L. J. (211). Essentials of Organisational Behaviour (3 rd Ed.).Harlow: FT Prentice Hall. Northouse, P. G. (21).Leadership, Theory and Practice (5 th ed). London:Sage Publishing. Torrington, D., Hall L., Taylor, S. & Atkinson C. (214). Human Resource Management, 9th Ed.). Harlow: Pearsons. Other details Module ECTS 7.5 Module pre-requisites None Module co-requisites None NQF level (module) 6 Available as distance learning? No Origin date 21 Last revision date 25/8/215 Key words search

5 Human resources, management