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BU5577: MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Managing human resources well is important for survival and prosperity of organizations and economies, and has implications for individual attitudes and well-being.  Managers are expected to contribute to the delivery of the human resource strategy, supported by expert advice and guidance. This module explores the key concepts underpinning the management of human resources and their practical application in organisations today.  We will focus on four important themes within HRM:

·        Recruitment and selection

·        Equality and diversity

·        Flexible employment and work-life balance

·        Talent management

You will be encouraged to share your views and experiences through class discussion and debate. 

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Belgin Okay-Somerville

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either MSc International Business Management (Studied) or MSc Global Health and Management (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The indicative content covered by the course would include the following topics: • Strategic HRM • Operational challenges: e.g., Recruitment and selection; Managing employee relations; Equality and diversity at work • HRM Processes: e.g., workforce planning; performance and rewards management


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

 

Individual Piece: 3000 word written report (70% of total course marks) ; Group Piece comprising 20 minute Presentation (15%) and 1000 word Briefing Note (15% ). Students must attempt all elements to pass the course.   Recordings of the presentations will be kept for external examiner review.

 

Resit: If a student fails to reach a pass mark of CGS D3 overall, they may be permitted to undertake a resit of the substantive assignment.

A group piece comprising 30% of the total course marks; An individual essay considering the set question (3,000 words). Your essay should critically evaluate relevant theory and present a coherent argument that directly addresses the question. This assessment comprises 70% of the total course marks.

 

Resit: There is no opportunity to resit the group-based assignment. Students may retake the individual coursework assignments within six weeks of having received a coursework grade of less than D3 together with feedback on performance.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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