Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
This course aims to deliver a `best practices’ primer on human resource (H.R.) activities associated with successful organizations in the private and public sector. Students will gain an understanding of the linkages between various HR policies and procedures, and key organizational outcomes. Furthermore, they will gain the ability to critically appraise and analyse various methods of organizing and employing human resources in the organizational context. Learning will be encouraged by student and instructor interaction, reading, class discussions, and group work. The course integrates academic research findings on HR topics with practical issues faced by individuals in the workplace.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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At the end of the course students will have an understanding of: ï‚· The way strategic HRM issues are operationalised at a practical level. ï‚· The way in which successful structural and cultural change in organisations has to be informed by sound HR practice. ï‚· The requirements that underpin successful initiatives in an international perspective. ï‚· The factors that underpin successful initiatives in work and organisation design.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
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There are no assessments for this course.
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