Managing Personnel and Human Resources
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Module Aims
Aim 1
enable the student to develop an understanding of the key theories and concepts of human resource management;
Aim 2
provide the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the key practices associated with the deployment and management of people at work.
Module Content
The module will cover a range of theoretical and practical issues relating to the management of people at work.
The module will include the origins of human resource management and the key theories associated with HRM. It will also introduce to the students to strategic HRM.
The module will explore the roles and responsibilities of those involved in HRM, both including the role of line managers and HR professionals and practitioners.
The module will critically examine key workplace activities and practices including recruitment and selection, talent management, performance and reward, managing diversity, learning and development and employee voice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
In order to develop the students’ understanding of the complexities of managing people at work, the module combines lectures with seminars giving students opportunities to develop their academic knowledge of human resource management with practical skills that prepare them for employment. These skills will typically involve working in groups, communicating complex ideas and negotiation with others.
In addition to being involved in the practical utilisation of the skills, students will also be required to reflect on their role and performance and assess any further development that they might need.
The module is intended to develop students’ skills in problem solving, oral, written and visual communication skills, reflection, team working, understanding of and skills related to human resource management and to develop graduate attributes essential to employability. The module will reflect the distinctive needs of the different cohorts of students by using material related to their future employment. In addition to the subject specific knowledge human resource management, students will have the opportunity to develop a set of key transferrable skills including effective communication skills, analytical & critical thinking, effective team working and time-management skills and ultimately to contribute to personal development and employability.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through an essay and a seen case study analysis.
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