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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS3090 Human Resource Management in the Asia Pacific
20 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr Chris Forde
Email: cjf@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2009/10
This module is mutually exclusive with
LUBS5356M | Human Resource Management in the Asia Pacific |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module considers the systems of human resource management in the Asia Pacific Region. It looks at the development of human resource management in the region and then turns to consider HRM in five particular Asian economies, namely China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and India. The second part of the module then turns to consider contemporary issues and challenges for human resource management in the region, notably the role of transnational corporations, the impact of recent developments on the role of women and trade unions within the Asia Pacific Region, and the extent to which pressures for convergence are leading to the development of a distinctive 'Asian model' of HRM. A summary of the lecture schedule is provided at the end of the document.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:Demonstrate an understanding of the main developments in Human Resource Management in the Asia Pacific.
Develop an understanding of human resource management within major economies in the region, notably Japan, China, India, South Korea and Singapore.
Display an awareness of contemporary developments in HRM and how these have impacted on and been influenced by national systems.
Evaluate the extent to which pressures for convergence are leading to the development of an Asian model of HRM.
Skills outcomes
The module will formally assess student's understanding of HRM in the Asia Pacific region. In doing so, it will develop the following skills: critical analyses, argument; written communication.
It will also enable students to practice the development of research skills; interpersonal communication, oral presentation, teamwork, planning and organising, information literacy and time and self-management
Syllabus
This module considers human resource management in the Asia Pacific Region. It begins by considering the ways in which contemporary economic developments, and in particular 'Globalization', have impacted on traditional systems of employment regulation, and by looking at systems of HRM in the region. It then examines systems and models of human resource management in five individual countries in the region (China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and India), exploring a number of key HRM levers, including pay and reward systems, training and development and employee involvement. The module will go on to consider the role of transnational corporations, the impact of recent developments on the role of women and trade unions within the Asia Pacific Region, and the extent to which pressures for convergence are leading to the development of an 'Asian model' of HRM.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Office Hour Discussions | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Private study hours | 177.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
The students will be expected to retrieve, read and analyse relevant material using printed and electronic sources. Private study time will also include preparing the submission of 1 written, assessed piece of coursework.The 177.5 hours of private study entails approximately 10 hours a week of study from the beginning of the module to the submission date of the final assignment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Ongoing feedback will be provided to students on their progress in seminars, in response to student's contributions during these seminars. Students will also submit a non-assessed essay during the module, on which they will be provided with feedback. An individual tutorial between the students and the lecturer/module leader will be arranged to discuss student plans for their assessed coursework and to provide feedback on the first assignment. Formal written feedback will be provided on each assignment submitted and returned to the student.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | 1,500 words | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Resit by 3 hour written paper.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 19/06/2012
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