2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5241M Human Resource Management: An International Perspective

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Prof. Chris Forde
Email: C.J.Forde@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the main principles and developments in human resource management (HRM) in the international context, specifically exploring the development of HRM, the introduction of strategy into the nexus of HRM, HRM in a global context and the consequences of this for employers and employees in international organisations.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Describe and explain the context and core components of HRM and their relationship and application in the international environment
- Explain the development of HRM in a global context, and the past, present and future of work
- Identify the diverse range of issues that emerge within HRM, and the varied patterns of people management that currently exist
- Strategically analyze developments and practices in international organisations and the practical significance of these for employers and employees

Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Syllabus

Indicative content
1. What is HRM?
2. International HRM (IHRM)
3. Strategic (I)HRM
4. International HRM and Employment Relations
5. Strategies for Team-working
6. Training and Development
7. Pay and Reward Systems (Compensation)
8. Performance Management and Appraisal
9. Managing Diversity
10. The Management of Restructuring

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	2	15.00	30.00
Private study hours			120.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

20 hours - Pre-workshop reading and preparation
40 hours - Post-workshop reading
60 hours - Completion of assessed coursework.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

During the workshops students will receive feedback on their contribution to case study exercises and presentations. Model answers are issued for most exercises to provide additional confirmation to students of their progress.

Outside of the workshops, students will be given the opportunity for feedback via telephone, email or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) discussions with the LUBS tutor. This will enable them to further monitor their progress.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	3,000 words	100.00
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: 12/12/2018 16:33:09

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