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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: MANM016 Module Title: MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Module Provider: School of Management Short Name: M023
Level: M Module Co-ordinator: CROSSMAN AV Dr (SoM)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability

Autumn
Assessment Pattern
The assessment strategy is designed to assess students’ competence, to test their understanding of HRM concepts and their application in certain contexts.
 
There is no formative assessment. The summative assessment is an individual time-constrained case study examination. The case study will be released 7 days in advance of the examination and the paper will be closed-book. The examination will require students to answer 2 questions from 6, covering a variety of conceptual areas from across the Managing Human Resources syllabus.
 
The assessment method is:
 
Assessment Summary

Unit(s) of Assessment

Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)

2 hour examination

60

1,000-word tutor-assessed assignment

40
Module Overview
Managing Human Resources is a core module for a range of MSc programmes provided by the School of Management, and is intended to provide a firm basic grounding in the “people management” aspects of managerial roles. For students undertaking the MSc HRM programme, the content of this module also forms part of an integrated programme of study accredited by the CIPD for Graduate membership.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites

None
Module Aims
The aims of this module are:
  • To provide the students with a sound conceptual framework for the management of human resources within the organization
  • For students to acquire the necessary understanding for applying basic HR principles and policies to the HR function.
  • To provide understanding of the role and function of HR within the broader context
  • To provide understanding of the link between corporate and functional (HR) strategies
Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are categorised as:

  • knowledge and understanding (K/U)
  • intellectual/cognitive skills (I/C)
  • practical/professional skills (P/P)
  • transferable skills (T)

NUMBER
OUTCOME TYPE
E.g. K/U, I/C, P/P, T
OUTCOME
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1.        
K/U
Understand the realities of decision making in relation to the management of human resources.
2.        
K/U
Be aware of theoretical models and concepts concerned with the management of human resources.
3.        
K/U
Understand the tangible and intangible aspects of managing people in the workplace, and be able to apply this knowledge and understanding
4.        
K/U
Understand the realities of leading and managing people separately and collectively, and be able to apply this knowledge and understanding
5.        
I/C
Analyse theoretical models of the management of human resources and select appropriate approaches.
6.        
I/C
Synthesize competing theoretical perspectives and recommend appropriate strategies for rewarding employees.
7.        
I/C
Relate HR strategy to overall corporate strategy
8.        
I/C
Critically evaluate the differences between best practice and “traditional” management approaches.
9.        
P
Diagnose individual and organizational development needs and propose strategies for organisational development.
10.    
P
Devise recruitment and selection strategies and procedures
11.    
P
Apply theoretical models in real life situations.
12.    
T
Employ written communication, using a range of media, including business reports.
13.    
T
Apply self management, time management, sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations
14.    
T
Engage in two way communication: listening, negotiating and persuading or influencing others
15.    
T
Employ oral communication, with supporting media, to clearly articulate findings and opinions to others

Module Content
  • HRM in context
  • Organizational structure and culture
  • Individuals and the organization
  • Group dynamics and leadership
  • Motivation
  • Performance management
  • Reward management
  • Employee Resourcing
  • Assessment in organizations
  • HR development
  • Management functions and competences
  • Management of change
Methods of Teaching/Learning
The teaching and learning strategy is designed to expose students to a range of delivery methods in a blended approach which will include both formal classroom teaching and self-directed study to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the assessment criteria outlined above.
 
The teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, self-directed learning (reading and ULearn).
Selected Texts/Journals

Essential

Gilmore, S. and Williams, S. (2009) Human Resource Management, Oxford, Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-953937-6
Wilson, F. (2010) Organizational Behaviour and Work, Oxford, Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-953488-3

Recommended

Marchington, M. and Wilkinson, A. (2005) Human Resource Management at Work - People Management and Development (3rd ed), London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Supporting

Adair, J. (1986) Effective Teambuilding, Gower Publishing.
Beardwell, I, Holden, L and Claydon, T (2004) Human Resource Management – a contemporary approach (4th ed), Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall,
Bratton, J. & Gold, J (2003) Human Resource Management – theory and practice, Basingstoke: Macmillan.
Leopold, J. (ed.)(2002) Human Resources in Organisations, Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
McKenna, E. (2000) Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour (3rd edition), Psychology Press, London.
Redman, T. & Wilkinson, A. (eds.) (2001) Contemporary Human Resource Management – texts and cases, Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
Storey, J. (1996) New Perspectives on Human Resource Management, London: Routledge.

Journals

Academy of Management Review
Administrative Science Quarterly
British Journal of Management
Harvard Business Review
Human Relations
Human Resources Management
International Journal of Human Resource Management
Journal of Applied Psychology
Journal of Human Resource Management
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Organization Science
Organization Studies
People Management 
Personnel Review

Last Updated

28.03.2011