This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module develops the necessary knowledge and skills for students to be able to successfully complete a scholarly dissertation under the supervision of a member of staff.
Topics are as follows:
- Introduction to the HRM Project
- Identifying suitable project topics
- Literature search and Literature Review
- Data collection and questionnaire
- Research Methodologies
- Preparing the dissertation proposal
- Structuring a Project Report
- Data Analysis
Total contact hours: 24
Private study hours: 126
Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Individual Presentation (20%)
Project Plan (2000 words) (80%).
Reassessment methods
100% Coursework
Anderson, V. (2013) Research Methods in Human Resource Management. 3rd Edn. CIPD: London
Blumberg, B., Cooper, D.R., and P.S. Schindler (2014), Business Research Methods, 4th European Edn. London: McGraw Hill.
Cameron, S., and Price, D. (2009). Business Research Methods: A Practical Approach. London: CIPD
Horn, R. (2012). Researching and Writing Dissertations: A complete guide for business and management students. London: CIPD
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Critically analyse and discuss existing HR literature
- Identify an appropriate Employment Relations or Human Resource Management topic on which to write the report
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Identify a dissertation topic relevant to human resource management (HRM); produce an introduction that clearly identifies the objectives of the dissertation in context; and provide an appropriate research question or hypothesis.
- Carry out an effective literature search; accurately summarise the literature sources and critically evaluate their relevance.
- Be aware of the range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies that might be used to analyse research data.
- Be competent in time and project management.
- Develop transferable skills of independent learning.
- Be aware of the ethical issues concerning research.
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