Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 X Level 7 Level 8 Mark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an X. HR173 Organisational Behaviour and HRM

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1 MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE MODULE DETAILS Module title Researching Contemporary Issues in HRM Module code HR375 Credit value 40 Level Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 X Level 7 Level 8 Mark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an X Level 0 (for modules at foundation level) Entry criteria for registration on this module Pre-requisites Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent Co-requisite modules Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent Module delivery HR173 Organisational Behaviour and HRM Mode of delivery Taught X Distance Placement Online Other Research Pattern of delivery Weekly X Block Other When module is delivered Semester 1 Semester 2 Throughout year X Other Brief description of module This module is aimed at equipping students with the development of content and/ or aims Overview (max 80 words) research method skills. These include the design, collection and analysis of primary empirical data. Students are encouraged to study a particular area of their own interest that carries academic and practical relevance to contemporary HRM issues. Module team/ author/ Dr Stephanos Avakian (Author) coordinator(s) School Brighton Business School Site/ campus where This module will normally be delivered at the Moulsecoomb campus delivered Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course Course Course titles pre September 2018 entry BSc (Hons) Business BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons) Business with HRM BSc (Hons) Business Management with HRM BSc (Hons) Business with Finance BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance BSc (Hons) Business with Economics Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional)

2 BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics BSc (Hons) International Business BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Course titles post September 2018 entry BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Management with Placement Year BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Placement Year BSc (Hons) Business Management with HRM BSc (Hons) Business Management with HRM and Placement Year BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance and Placement Year BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics BSc (Hons) Business Management with Economics and Placement Year BSc (Hons) International Business Management BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT Aims Learning outcomes This module aims to: Develop knowledge on research methods focusing on the study of contemproary HRM issues. Develop skills in the design, collection and analysis of primary empirical data. On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 Identify an HRM research project that carries a distinctive theoretical and practical relevance to organizations. Develop skills for the design and deployment of qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing and presenting primary data. Demontstrate the capacity to use and apply the relevant theories for the study of social phenomenan with the intention of generating impact through the deployment of researchbased propositions. Identify the weight and relationship between contemporary HRM topics and their wider progressive development within the national and international labour market. Students will have a free choice of topic subject to approval by the staff team. Potential topic areas include: Design and Purpose of Rewards Employment in the Management consulting sector The employee reward contribution Strategic reward, reward strategy and policies The contribution of reward achieving organisational objectives Reward fit with corporate culture Concepts of quality, fairness, consistency and transparency in

3 rewards Design, implementation and monitoring of equality The legal framework Cross cultural considerations Learning support Indicative Reading The latest editions of: Auerbach, C. F. and Silverstin, L. B. Qualitative Data: An Introduction to Coding and Analysis. London: New York University Press. Bach, S. (Ed) Managing Human Resources (4th Ed) Personnel Management in Transition. Oxford: Blackwell Beardwell, I. Holden, L. and Claydon, T. Human Resource Management. A Contemporary Approach (4th Ed). London: FT Prentice Hall Bell, J. Doing your Research Project. Buckingham: Open University Press. Bennett, R. Employee Relations. M&E Pitman. Bingham, C. Employment Relations: Fairness and Trust in the Workplace. London: Sage Daniels, K. Employee Relations in an Organisational Context. CIPD Dibben, P. Gilton, K. & Wood, G. Employee Relations A Critical & International Approach. London: CIPD Easterby-Smith, M., Thorpe, R. and Lowe, A. Management Research: an Introduction. London: Sage. Glaser, B. and Strauss, A. The Discovery of Grounded Theory. Chicago: Aldine. Miles, M. and Huberman A., Qualitative Data analysis: A Sourcebook of New Methods. Beverley Hills, CA: Sage Saunders, N. K. Lewis, P. and A. Thornhill. Research methods for business students. Harlow: Pearson. Yin, R. K., Case Study Research Design and Methods. London: Sage Journals Human Resource Development International Human Resource Development Review Work, Employment and Society Gender, Work and Organisation Personnel Review Websites Teaching and learning activities Details of teaching and learning activities This research elective combines taught and student self-led research sessions under assigned supervision. The research workshops are designed to introduce students to the principles of the research methods. Such workshops include (a) how to design and deliver a research project (b) how to find a viable research question, (c) how to gain primary empirical access to organizations, (d) the deployment of the different research methods with which empirical data should be designed and presented. Formative Assesment In the midst of the development of their research projects students need to present to tutors and students their prorgress. The presentation lasts 15

4 Allocation of study hours (indicative) Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours minutes and is followed by questions. This formative presentation requires students to demonstrate (a) the type of the organization selected, (b) the type of data collected, (c) the method of analysis and (d) their current progress on the produced findings. Verbal feedback will be given in-class time by the tutor. SCHEDULED Taught sessions, workshops and supervision 22 Study hours INDEPENDENT STUDY Reading and work on research proposal and research project. 378 TOTAL STUDY HOURS 400 Assessment tasks Details of assessment on this module Task 1: A individual written research proposal of 2,000 words (10%). LO1 Task 2: An individual written 8,000 word research project (90%). LO2-4 Types of assessment task 1 Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression. WRITTEN Written exam N/A % weighting (or indicate if component is pass/fail) COURSEWORK Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation, portfolio, project output, set exercise 100% PRACTICAL Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment, set exercise EXAMINATION INFORMATION Area examination board Human Resource Management Refer to University for guidance in completing the following sections External examiners Name Position and institution Date appointed Date tenure ends 1 Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.

5 Maria Mouratidou Lecturer, University of Cumbria 30/5/17 30/9/20 QUALITY ASSURANCE Date of first approval Only complete where this is not the first version Date of last revision Only complete where this is not the first version Date of approval for this version Version number 3 Modules replaced Specify codes of modules for which this is a replacement CDI April 2018 Available as free-standing module? Yes No x