2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1423 Human Resource Management

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: David Gilding
Email: d.gilding@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will provide you with a foundation in the theory and practice of HRM allowing you to engage critically with developments in the world of work. It begins with an exploration of HRM and of the various theoretical perspectives for examining work before exploring key topics.

Objectives

To allow the student to develop an understanding of the strategic nature of human resource management and the impact this has across a range of organisational contexts.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:
-Explain the nature of human resource management
-Evaluate human resource management techniques including planning, recruitment, selection and performance management.
-Examine the changing nature of work and the contemporary employment relationship.

Skills outcomes
Ability to:
- critically evaluate human resource techniques;
- critically analyse the nature of the work environment.

Syllabus

- The nature of HRM
- Pay and reward
- Recruitment and selection
- Appraisal and performance management
- Skills and training
- Employee involvement
- Equality and diversity
- Flexibility and downsizing

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	13	1.50	19.50
Private study hours			180.50
Total Contact hours			19.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Reading: 81.5 hours
- Critical reflection on practice: 39 hours
- Assignment preparation: 20 hours
- Examination preparation: 20 hours
- Assignment Writing: 20 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of coursework.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Case Study	2,500 words	50.00
Essay	2,500 words	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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 website

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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