2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5393M Managing Performance and Developing Careers
15 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Rebecca Pieniazek
Email: R.Pieniazek@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Module replaces
LUBS 5382MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The module aims to introduce, evaluate and integrate the conceptual, empirical and practice-based knowledge bases of performance management and career development, highlighting the relevance of core psychological theories and concepts. The goal of module activities is to explore how the contexts and constraints of contemporary organizations create tensions and challenges that shape the practical application of knowledge in these areas and how these may be effectively navigated.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Explain and critically evaluate the quality and practical relevance of conceptual, empirical and practice-based literatures in the areas of performance management and career development
2. Identify and critically evaluate the impacts of organizational contexts and practical constraints on the way performance management and career development are enacted in practice
3. Diagnose needs and problems related to performance management and career development systems and processes in specific organizational and individual contexts and generate new or revised approaches
Skills outcomes
1. Select and apply relevant core psychological theories and concepts in specific applied domains
2. Make connections between psychological knowledge domains based on practical impact
Syllabus
1. Introduction to performance and careers
2. Defining performance
3. Planning and monitoring performance
4. Evaluating performance
5. Reviewing performance
6. Defining a career
7. Career success
8. Career development
9. Career decisions
10. Career guidance and counselling
11. Review of performance and careers
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 11 | 1.50 | 16.50 |
Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Private study hours | 122.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 27.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Background reading for each lecture = 77 hours (7 hours for each of the 11 lectures)Revision for the examination = 34.5 hours
Total independent learning = 111.5 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will receive informal feedback on their learning during the practical exercises. Furthermore, the lectures will be interactive and student questions will be encouraged throughout. Formally, they will receive feedback on their examination performanceMethods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 2 hr | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 2 hours examination
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/03/2019
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