How can organisations use their human resource (HR) practices to add value and gain a competitive advantage over the competition? You'll explore the pivotal role of HR departments and witness first hand how to craft and execute transformative HR practices. You'll learn the aims and objectives of Human Resource Management (HRM) in organisations and how these are met in practice. You'll acquire the practical skills demanded by HR professionals, alongside an in-depth understanding of the cutting-edge best practices and procedures. You'll gain a versatile skill set and will emerge proficient in critically analysing HRM functions, assessing contributions from specialists in diverse organisations, and adeptly navigating contemporary HR policies.
Private Study: 23
Contact Hours: 127
Total: 150
Main assessment methods
Individual Assignment (2500 words) (40%)
Examination, 2 hour (60%).
Reassessment methods
100% exam
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate the aims and objectives of the HRM&D function in organisations and how these are met in practice.
- Assess the contribution made by HRM&D specialists in different types of organisation.
- Critically analyse and discuss existing literature on contemporary HR policy and practice.
- Understand the requirement to secure compliance of all appropriate ethical and legal obligations, particularly equality of opportunity and diversity in HRM&D to promote professionalism and an ethical approach to HRM and HRD practice in organisations.
- Understand the characteristics of effective leadership and development of leaders in organisations.
- Evaluate the theories of motivation, commitment and employee engagement.
- Understand the roles of flexible working and effective change management in organisations.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Set HRM and development in the wider context of general organisational management.
- Develop their abilities to critically assess and evaluate the impact of HRM and Development practices on the performance of organisations.
- Develop their analytical skills by linking theoretical perspectives to contemporary organisational situations throughout the course of the module.
- Plan their work, working independently, and in groups.
- Develop their ability to write coherently and critically
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