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Relationship with Programme Philosophy and Aims
This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of people
management that they will need in their practice of HRM. This will cover major
contemporary research evidence on employment and effective approaches to HRM and
HRD practice. Research focusing on the links between people management practices
and positive organisational outcomes is covered as is research which highlights major
contemporary changes and developments in practice. The module will also consider
major debates about theory and practice in the specific fields of leadership, flexibility
and change management, the aim being to help promote effective managers as well as
effective HR specialists. The module also introduces the major aims of HRM and HRD
and explores how these are achieved in practice in different types of organisational
scenario. The module requires students to reflect critically on theory and practice from
an ethical and professional standpoint.
Indicative content
1. Review and evaluate major contemporary research and debates in the fields of
HRM and HRD
Major research studies on contemporary developments in the HRM & HRD fields
published in the UK and overseas, including those carried out or sponsored by
CIPD. Evidence on links between HR practice and business outcomes. HRM & HRD
management of change.
5. Critically discuss the aims and objectives of the HRM and HRD functions in
organisations and how these are met in practice
Organisation and job design. Attracting and retaining people. Motivating and
managing performance. Efficient administration of the employment relationship.
6. Assess the contribution made by HRM and HRD specialists in different types
of organisation
Major contemporary developments in HRM and HRD practice in larger private sector
companies, small and medium sized enterprises, public sector organisations,
voluntary sector organisations and international corporations.
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Study mode / delivery method(s):
The sequence of class sessions will follow the indicative topics with staff inputs; debates
and presentations. Full use will be made of video and moodle learning facilities. Guest
speakers will be invited to present on latest practice.
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Intended Learning Outcomes and the means by which they are to be achieved and
demonstrated.
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Learning Outcome
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Assessment and feedback
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Formative Assessment
Tutor feedback will be offered to students to help them assess how well they are
progressing. This will be available face to face, in class and through moodle.
Summative Assessment
The unseen closed book examination will assess all four learning outcomes.
Feedback
Feedback is available on an ongoing basis in the tasks and exercises completed in
class. In addition, feedback can be gained on an individual basis; face to face; on line
and through Moodle. Summative feedback will be provided through the internal
examiners report and personalised feedback on the exam scripts.
Related Modules
This is a core module that provides an introduction to all the modules completed on the
programme in terms of leading, managing and developing people
Learning Resources
Recommended for Purchase:
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Essential:
1. Purcell et al (2003): Understanding the People and Performance Link - Unlocking
the Black Box, CIPD
2. Storey, J., Wright, P. and Ulrich, D. (eds). (2009) The Routledge companion to
strategic human resource management. London: Routledge.
3. Boxall P, Purcell J & Wright P (eds) (2007): The Oxford Handbook of Human
Resource Management. Oxford, OUP.
Recommended:
1. Robinson, Izabella (2006): Human Resource Management in Organisations;
CIPD, London (chapter 2)
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3. Torrington D, Hall, L, Taylor S & Atkinson C (2009): Fundamentals of Human
2. Gibb, S (2007): Human Resource Development: Processes, Practices and
Perspectives. Basingstoke, Palgrave.