MODULE SPECIFICATION FORM
Module Title:
Human Resource Management
Module code:
(if known)
BUS506
Cost Centre:
Semester(s) in which to be offered:
Existing/New:
Existing
Originating academic
area:
Module
duration
(contact
hours/
directed/directed private
study:
Level:
1
GAMG
Management
Programme(s) in which to be
offered:
BA Business and Events
Management
BA Business Management
BA Business Marketing
BA Business Accounting
FdA Business Management
FdA Business Management with
Accounting
FdA Business Management with
Marketing
FdA Festival
and
Events
Management
HNC Business Management
20
N600
September 2009
N/A
Module Leader:
Status:
core/option/elective
(identify
programme
where
appropriate):
Percentage taught by Subjects other than
originating Subject (please name other
Subjects):
Credit Value:
JACS2 code:
With effect from:
Title of module being
replaced (if any):
60/60/
80
5
Chris Burgess
Core
None
Pre-requisites per programme
(between levels):
Co-requisites per programme
(within a level):
None
None
Module Aims:
The module aims to introduce students to the role, perspectives, functions, activities and skills
associated with Human Resource Management in contemporary organisations , operating an a
changing global context; and to enable them to critically review HRM in practice within their vocational
areas and/or organisations
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, students should have :
Knowledge and Understanding of :
1. Recognise the variety of HRM approaches and differentiate their application in varying
organisational contexts
2. Identify the role, responsibilities and functions of human resource management, and evaluate
the challenges that human resources managers face in contemporary organisations
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Oral, written and visual communication and presentations skills
Self-management skills in terms of time, planning, self –starting and independent learning
Interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation
Performance, within a team environment in
Information gathering , evaluation and application
problem solving skills, such as identifying, formulating and solving business problems
Assessment: please indicate the type(s) of assessment (eg examination, oral, coursework, project) and
the weighting of each (%). Details of indicative assessment tasks must be included.
Formative activities encourage students to evaluate their learning and apply it in context.
Assessment 1: Group or individual activity: investigation of role and approach of HRM within a chosen
organisation. Formal presentation or poster presentations, plus (individual) briefing sheet.
Assessment 2: Research, analysis and evaluation of organisation’s HR activities in the light of ‘best
practice’. Alternative activity: case study analysis
Assessment
Number
Learning
Outcomes
be met
LO 1 & 2
Assessment 1
LO2
Assessment 2
Type of assessment
Weighting
Group
or
individual
activity: investigation of
role and approach of
HRM within a chosen
organisation.
Formal
presentation or poster
presentations,
plus
(individual)
briefing
sheet.
Research, analysis and
evaluation
of
organisation’s
HR
activities in the light of
‘best
practice’.
Alternative activity: case
study analysis
50%
Word count or
equivalent
if
appropriate
2,000
50%
2,000
to
Duration
(if exam)
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
This is built on the learning and teaching strategy the School and adopts lectures for delivery of key
concepts in the course, followed by activity based tutorials which encourage students to engage with
concepts, to develop understanding in more depth, to develop skills and share learning with
colleagues. Case studies, exercises, videos, activities and discussions and assessment workshops
will be used as appropriate to involve students in appraisal of ideas and the application of theory in
practical contexts. Formative support provided in assessment workshops provides discussion,
guidance and feedback on assignment tasks and activities.
Private study is encouraged during which students may consolidate learning, undertake research for
assessments and work with peers to complete group activities. The focus of study is on wider reading
to develop and reinforce knowledge and understanding of the topics and material covered in lectures,
preparation for tutorials and work towards assessments. It can also help students to develop time
management skills, library skills and critical thinking. Power point slides are available via the VLE, as
are a number of additional sources of support and information.
Syllabus outline:
The role of human resource management in a changing world.
Human resource planning and resourcing,
Recruitment, selection,
Remuneration and reward
Learning, training and development
Managing and developing performance
Equal opportunities and managing diversity
Discipline, grievance
Termination and exit
Contemporary issues and new developments: e.g, employment costs; changes in working roles and
career progression, globalisation and international human resource management, corporate social
responsibility, human capital, virtualisation
Bibliography
Essential reading one from:
Bloisi, W. (2007) An Introduction to Human Resource Management London: McGraw Hill
Foot, M. and Hook, C (2008) Introducing Human Resource Management (5 ed) Harlow: Financial
Times Prentice Hall
Stredwick, J. (2005) An Introduction to Human Resource Management (2 ed) London: Elsevier
Torrington, D, Hall, L, Taylor, S and Atkinson, C. (2009) Fundamentals of Human Resource
Management , Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall
Other indicative reading:
Armstrong, M. ( 2006) A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (10 Edn) London:
Kogan Page
Beardwell, J and Claydon, T ( 2007) Human Resource Management : A Contemporary Approach (5
Edn) Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall
Bratton, J and Gold, J (2007) Human Resource Management, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Marchington, M. and Wilkinson, A. (2008) Human Resource Management at Work (4 Edn) : People
Management and Development
Torrington, D., Hall, L. and Taylor, S. (2008) Human Resource Management Harlow: Financial Times
Prentice Hall
People Management
www.peoplemanagement.co.uk
Personnel Today
Human Resource Management Journal
ACAS.org.uk
CIPD.co.uk
Xpert HR