COHR321 Module Guide S2 2019

Module Guide
Faculty Commerce and Law

Human Resource
Module Code COHR321 Module Name
Management 3B
NQF Level 7 Credit Value 12
Semester 2/2019 Year Level 3
Module Leader Mrs Carika Breytenbach Copy Editor Mr David Oldert
Lecturing Hours 52 (04 hours a week) Tutorial Hours N/A
Notional Hours 120 Pre-Requisites COHR221
The module guide must be read in conjunction with the prescribed textbook. This document will
be the first port of call to understanding what will be assessed and which assessments form part
of the module.
The purpose of the module guide is to highlight:

 The learning outcomes and assessment criteria that need to be met to pass the module
 The assessment required to be completed for the module
 The additional resources required for the module
 The topics that will be focused on for the module
Module Aim
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with the knowledge and skills needed to gain
a competitive advantage by managing human resource related issues (for example flexible
patterns of work, competitive advantage, intellectual capital, total quality management,
leadership, Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM), the future role of human resource
management, etc.) effectively.
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Module Description
This module looks at several contemporary issues that the HR manager has to consider in order
to ensure that the organisation really gains and maintains a competitive advantage. Human
resources are often the largest resource in a company and often the resource with the power to
make or break an organisation. It is therefore of vital importance to HR managers to be aware of
and make use of the many alternative ways of tapping into the potential hidden value of this
resource.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
1.1 Describe the origins of Human Resource
Management (HRM).
1.2 Explain the new role of HRM.
1.3 Understand the new employee-employer
1. Describe Human Resource
relationship.
Management`s role in the
Follow the link:
evolving paradigm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP4eWi7fgak
(Chapter 1)
1.4 Discuss the innovative approaches to HRM.
Case study: Just putting you on hold … Protea
Bank
Blended learning activity: Case study
2.1 Explain what a ‘competitive advantage’ is.
Follow the link:
2. Recognise and understand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JfWsYLJMlU
Human Resources and the 2.2 Discuss the sources of competitive advantage.
competitive advantage. 2.3 Explain the role of HR role in gaining a competitive
(Chapter 2) advantage (different paradigms).
Case study: Outsourcing: Can it work?

3.1 Define the concept of leadership.
3.2 Explain what leaders do on the job.
3.3 Differentiate between successful and unsuccessful
leadership.
Follow the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DTZv6gT8M
3. Explain Human
3.4 Explain the individual models of leadership.
Resources and
3.5 Describe the group models of leadership.
Leadership.
3.6 Distinguish between different organisational models of
(Chapter 3)
leadership.
3.7 Describe the various techniques for leadership training
and development.
3.8 Discuss the leadership role of HRM.
Case study: Sam Magubane – Sun Sporting Goods
4.1 Explain the basic principles of strategic HRM.
4.2 Critically discuss the relationship between strategic
management and strategic HRM.
4. Discuss the strategic
4.3 Describe the design of an HR strategy.
role of Human
Follow the link:
Resource Management.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwFHqtmdzRw
(Chapter 4)
4.4 Describe the various models of strategic HRM.
Case study: Happy Sky Company
5.1 Define the concept of flexibility.
5.2 List and explain the different types of flexibility.
5.3 Describe the ten organisational/management practices
5. Describe managing organisations can use to determine whether they are
flexible patterns of work ready for flex work.
for competitive 5.4 Explain flexibility and organisational design. (The flexible-
advantage. firm model or core-periphery model)
(Chapter 5) 5.5 Discuss the changing dynamics of flexibility.
5.6 Understand the advantages and disadvantages of flexible
patterns of work.
Case Study: Flexibility at ComputerCo.

6. Explain measuring 6.1 Explain and discuss the Balanced Scorecard.
Human Resources 6.2 Explain and discuss the HR Scorecard.
Management within 6.3 Explain and discuss the Workforce Scorecard.
organisations. (Chapter Case Study: IBM’s HR takes a risk
7) Blended learning activity: Case study
7.1 Define the concepts ‘ethics’ and ‘business ethics’.
Follow the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVu66Fpd9U
7.2 Explain ethics and the South African business
7. Discuss ethical issues environment.
and challenges in 7.3 Identify and discuss the ethical dimensions of a strategic
Human Resource HRM paradigm.
Management. (Chapter 7.4 Explain the ethical decision-making frameworks.
8) 7.5 Discuss ethical issues and challenges in the workplace.
7.6 Discuss the role of HR professionals in the management
of corporate ethics programmes.
Case Study: News of the World
8.1 Define the concept of ‘e-business’.

Follow the link:
8. Discuss Human
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=050h9NdG8Ss
Resource Management
8.2 Explain the impact of the electronic era on business.
in the electronic era.
8.3 Explain the impact of the electronic era on HRM.
(Chapter 10)
Case Study: Training at Sunrise Inc.

9.1 Describe the workplace of the twenty-first century.
9.2 Discuss the redesign of the HRM role.
9. Understanding the role
9.3 Critically discuss the competencies the future HR
of Human Resource
professional will require.
Management in the
9.4 Understand the structure of the HR department of the
twenty-first century.
future.
(Chapter 13)
Case Study: A change in HR

Prescribed Resource(s)
Textbook(s)
Grobler, P., Bothma, R., Brewster, C., Carey, L., Holland, P., Warnich, S. 2013. Contemporary
issues in Human Resource Management, 4th ed. Cape Town: Oxford.
Video(s)
Watch these videos to enhance your understanding of the different topics:
Assessment Criteria Videos
Abduraxmanov, K. 2018 Employer-Employee relationships in
Organization and Management [Online] Available at:
AC1.3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP4eWi7fgak. [Accessed: 24 April
2019].
Porter, M. 2017. What is competitive advantage? [Online] Available at:
AC2.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JfWsYLJMlU. [Accessed: 24 April
2019].
Hermans, U. 2014. The key to Successful leardership [Online]
AC3.3 Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DTZv6gT8M.
[Accessed: 24 April 2019].
Brockbank, W. 2013. Drafting a Powerful HR Strategy – HR
Transformation Tool 4.2 [Online] Available at:
AC4.3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwFHqtmdzRw. [Accessed: 24 April
2019].
Hanson, K. O. 2010. What is Ethics? What is Business Ethics? [Online]
AC7.1 Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVu66Fpd9U.
[Accessed: 24 April 2019].
RuaKruga. 2013. What is EBusiness? [Online] Available at:
AC8.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=050h9NdG8Ss. [Accessed: 24 April
2019].
The following resource(s) will be made available on myLMS, which you must check regularly:
 Assignment specification
 Blended learning items
 Continuous assessments
 Exam scopes

 Important notifications from your lecturer
 Module guide
 Module announcements
Recommended Resource(s)
Take note that all disciplines and their corresponding textbooks are frequently updated.
Therefore, you should use the latest editions, where available. Recommended resources should
be used for research purposes. There is a range of resources related to this module, including
the following:
Website(s)
Web pages provide access to a further range of Internet information sources. Lecturers may
download the web-related material for you to access offline. You must use this resource with
care, justifying the use of information gathered.
Supporting Documents
Geyer, L., Makati, P., Potter, M., Levin, A., Pierce, R. & Wheeler, A. 2017. PIHE Guide to
Referencing. Unpublished document. Pearson Institute of Higher Education .
Essential Requirements
 Access to a resource centre or a library with a wide range of relevant resources including
textbooks, newspaper articles, journal articles, organisational publications and databases.
 Access to a range of academic journals in electronic format via ProQuest or other databases.
Employer Engagement and Vocational Contexts

 Practical examples from South African workplaces will be discussed in class to enhance
understanding and learning.
 The assignment might require students to find employers and businesses to obtain information
needed to complete the assignment.

ICT Requirements
ICT Required Reason Lecture Weeks
Tablet/personal computer/own
E-book 29/07/2019 – 01/11/2019
device/computer lab access
Online assessments 29/07/2019 – 01/11/2019
Turnitin 29/07/2019 – 01/11/2019
E-book 29/07/2019 – 01/11/2019
Final Mark
In order to pass the module, a sub-minimum mark of 40% or higher is required for the
examination and a final average of 50% or higher is required for the entire module.
The final mark is calculated as follows:

Coursework Mark [(Continuous assessment percentage × 0.10) + (Test percentage × 0.20) +
(Assignment percentage × 0.20)] + Examination Mark [(Examination percentage × 0.50)]
Formative Assessment(s)
Continuous Assessments
Continual formative assessment is conducted so that you are given feedback on your progress in
the achievement of specific learning outcomes. The formative assessment tasks occur every
fortnight and can take the form of one of the following:
 A five-item multiple choice test
 A short-questions test
 Construction of concept maps
 Take home tests with long questions
 Short practical tasks
 Short class presentations
Students could be expected to complete assessments on myLMS as well as other digital

platforms.

Guidelines for online myLMS assessments:
 Time limits should be checked before commencing assessments.
 Ensure that the Internet connection is stable.
 In some cases, assessments are not available indefinitely and will only be available for a day
or two.
 Marks may only be available (with a memorandum) after all students have attempted the
assessment after the assessment due date.
 Two attempts may be awarded in cases where there is poor Internet connection. Note that no
more than two attempts may be awarded in some cases.
Test(s)
There will be one theoretical test during the test week which will count 20% towards the final
mark. In addition to the theoretical test, five online assessments (tests) will be written during the
course of the semester and will count 10% towards the final mark.
If a test is missed because of illness, a doctor’s note must be presented within 48 hours of the
missed test to the Academic Manager/Administrator/Coordinator.
To make up for this missing assessment, you may be able to write a deferred test. However, in
order to gain entry to this test, you will have to follow various procedures and meet certain
criteria. You must complete a Deferred Test Application Form available on myLMS. You will be
required to pay a non-refundable fee per application. Each test missed requires a separate
application. This will be your only opportunity to make up for a missed test.
It is the students’ responsibility to collect their tests and verify their marks on the day they are
handed out. No adjustment of marks will be entertained beyond the date scripts are returned to
students after marking.
Assignment(s)
There is only one assignment for this module. The assignment will be completed in groups
consisting of 3 – 5 members. The assignment is based on applying the theory covered in class to
a practical case study.
In order for students to achieve a 50% (pass) on the assignment, each group member should
spend approximately 20 hours working on the whole assignment. This assignment will count 20%

towards the final mark. Assignments must be submitted on or before the due date to the lecturer
in class or as per arrangement. Each individual student needs to sign when handing in the
assignment and when collecting the assignment.
Assignments must be submitted on or before the due date to the lecturer in class or as per
arrangement. Five percent (5%) will be deducted for every day that the assignment is late, up to
a maximum of three days. Assignments that are more than three days late will be awarded a
zero.
Summative Assessment
Summative assessment is concerned with the judgement of learning in relation to the exit-level
outcomes of the qualification. Such judgement includes integrated assessment(s), which test
your ability to integrate the larger body of Human Resource Management`s knowledge, skills and
attitudes that are represented by the exit-level outcomes as a whole.
Plagiarism
All assignments and reports must be submitted to the online similarity checker (Turnitin) available
on myLMS prior to being submitted for marking. When submitting your assignment/report, it is
compulsory to submit the entire Turnitin report. Marks will be deducted in accordance with the
institutional policy.
Also, when submitting assessments, you should include the completion and signing of the
applicable Assessment Coversheet as an acknowledgement that the work submitted is your own
original work, except for source material explicitly acknowledged. This declaration will serve as
proof that you are aware of the Institution’s policies and regulations on academic integrity.

Details of Assessments
Semester 2
Methods of Assessment Weighting1 Dates
9/9/2019 – 13/9/2019 (Week 7)
Assignment 20%
Scope of coverage: See specific topic
30/9/2019 – 04/10/2019 (Week 10)
Test
Scope of coverage: Weeks 1 – 7
20%
21/10/2019 – 25/10/2019 (Week 12)
Deferred Test
Scope of coverage: Weeks 1 – 7
Lecturer will stipulate the date(s) of these
Continuous Assessment 10%
assessments and scope of coverage.
Marks captured 01/11/2019
Initial Examination 07/11/2019 – 20/11/2019
Supplementary/Deferred 50%
January 2020
Examination
Consultations
Consultation times will be pinned onto the lecturer’s office door/notice board. You must give
lecturers 24 hours’ notice for appointments. Meetings can be requested in-class or via email. It is
important that you detail the requirements (chapter, section, etc.) for your consultation.
Module Content
You are required to attend all classes. In addition, exercises and activities, which are supplied by
lecturers, are compulsory.
Continuous assessments may run throughout the semester.
1 Refer to the Conditions of Enrolment, available on myLMS.

Semester 2: Schedule
Topics and
Lecture Weeks Assessment Criteria References
Covered
1. Outline of all sections as per
Introduction to Human specified chapters
Resource Management 2. Chapter 1
3B o Describe the origins of Human
How to study HR Resource Management. (HRM)
1 Unit 1 o Explain the new role of HRM
29/07/2019 – 02/08/2019 Describe Human o Understand the new employee –
Resource employer relationship
Management’s role in o Discuss the innovative approaches
the evolving paradigm to HRM.
AC: 1.1 – 1.4  Case study: Just putting you on hold
Protea Bank
 Chapter 2
o Explain what a ‘competitive
Unit 2 advantage’ is.
Recognise and o Discuss the sources of competitive
2 understand Human advantage.
05/08/2019 – 08/08/2019 Resources and the o Explain the role of HR in gaining a
competitive advantage competitive advantage. (different
AC: 2.1 – 2.3 paradigms).
 Case study: Outsourcing: Can it
work?
 Chapter 3
o Define the concept of leadership.
Unit 3
o Explain what leaders do on the
Explain Human
3 job.
Resources and
12/08/2019 – 16/08/2019 o Differentiate between successful
Leadership.
and unsuccessful leadership.
AC: 3.1 – 3.8
o Explain the individual models of
leadership.

o Describe the group models of
leadership.
o Distinguish between different
organisational models of
leadership.
o Describe the various techniques
for leadership training and
development.
o Discuss the leadership role of
HRM.
 Case study: Sam Magubane – Sun
Sporting Goods.
 Chapter 4
o Explain the basic principles of
strategic HRM.
Unit 4 o Critically discuss the relationship
Discuss the strategic between strategic management
4
role of Human and strategic HRM.
19/08/2019 – 23/08/2019
Resource Management. o Describe the design of an HR
AC: 4.1 – 4.4 strategy.
o Describe the various models of
strategic HRM.
 Case study: Happy Sky Company
 Chapter 5
o Define the concept of flexibility.
o List and explain the different types
Unit 5
of flexibility.
Describe managing
o Describe the ten organisational /
5 flexible patterns of work
management practices
26/08/2019 – 30/08/2019 for competitive
organisations can use to
advantage.
determine whether they are ready
AC: 5.1 – 5.6
for flex work.
o Explain flexibility and
organisational design (The

flexible-firm model or core-
periphery model).
o Discuss the changing dynamics of
flexibility.
o Understand the advantages and
disadvantages of flexible patterns
of work.
 Case Study: Flexibility at
ComputerCo.
 Chapter 7
o Explain and discuss the Balanced
Unit 6
Explain measuring Scorecard.
6 Human Resources o Explain and discuss the HR
02/09/2019 – 06/09/2019 Management within Scorecard.
organisations. o Explain and discuss the Workforce
AC: 6.1 – 6.3
Scorecard.
Case Study: IBM’s HR takes a risk
 Chapter 8
Unit 7 o Define the concepts ‘ethics’ and
7 Discuss ethical issues ‘business ethics’.

09/09/2019 – 13/09/2019 and challenges in o Explain ethics and the South
Human Resource African business environment.
Group Assignment Management. o Identify and discuss the ethical
AC: 7.1 – 7.3 dimensions of a strategic HRM
paradigm.
 Chapter 8
o Explain the ethical decision-
Unit 7
making frameworks.
Discuss ethical issues
o Discuss ethical issues and
8 and challenges in
challenges in the workplace.
16/09/2019 – 20/09/2019 Human Resource
o Discuss the role of HR
Management.
professionals in the management
AC: 7.4 – 7.6
of corporate ethics programmes.
 Case Study: News of the World

9
Revision
23/09/2019 – 27/09/2019
10
No lectures Test
30/09/2019 – 04/10/2019
Semester break
No lectures
07/10/2019 – 11/10/2019
 Chapter 10
o Define the concept of ‘e-business’.
Unit 8
o Explain the impact of the
Discuss Human
11 electronic era on business.
Resource Management
14/10/2019 – 18/10/2019 o Explain the impact of the
in the electronic era.
electronic era on HRM.
AC: 8.1 – 8.3
Case Study: Training at Sunrise
Inc.
 Chapter 13
o Describe the workplace of the
12 twenty-first century.
Unit 9
21/10/2019 – 25/10/2019 o Discuss the redesign of the HRM
Understanding the role
role.
of Human Resource
Deferred Test o Critically discuss the
Management in the
competencies the future HR
twenty-first century.
Continuous professional will require.
Assessment marks due AC: 9.1 – 9.4
o Understand the structure of the
HR department of the future.
Case Study: A change in HR
13
Revision and examination preparation
28/10/2019 – 01/11/2019
04/11/2019 – 05/11/2019 Revision and examination preparation
07/11/2019 – 20/11/2019 Initial examination
January 2020 Supplementary/Deferred examination


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The purpose of the module guide is to highlight:

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8.1 Define the concept of ‘e-business’.

Blended learning activity: Case study

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Employer Engagement and Vocational Contexts

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The final mark is calculated as follows:

Students could be expected to complete assessments on myLMS as well as other digital

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Continuous assessments may run throughout the semester.

1 Refer to the Conditions of Enrolment, available on myLMS.

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7 Discuss ethical issues ‘business ethics’.

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