2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5841M Human Resource Management

10 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Sarah Mollitt
Email: S.E.Mollitt@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The module aims to provide students with an introduction to and perspective on the conceptual and empirical evidence base, the broad-level issues, and the current debates within the field of Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) with a focus on their practical consequences. The goal is for this knowledge and insight to facilitate the effective incorporation of consequential human resource considerations within broader organizational analysis and decision-making.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- Recognise, explain and critically evaluate the conceptual and empirical evidence for HRM’s impact on organisational performance
- Identify and critically evaluate the implications of the changing context of contemporary organisations for HR strategy, goals and practices
- Identify and critically evaluate the issues involved in HR strategy definition and implementation, including the relative role of HR specialists and line managers

Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Communicate about conceptual issues, applying critical-thinking and acquired knowledge

Subject specific
- Conduct a critical, evidence-based analysis of the current HR strategy and practices in place in a specific work organisation to identify new or revised approaches and priorities for change

Syllabus

Indicative content
Definitions & Debates in HRM
HRM and Organisational Performance
Inside HRM’s ‘Black Box’; Attitudes, Relationships and ‘’Going the Extra Mile’’
Strategic Goals of HRM
HR Strategy and the Organisation: Thinking About Fit
Exploring the Strategic Tensions of HRM: Labour scarcity, Labour motivation, Change tensions & Legitimacy challenges
Implications of Strategic HRM for People Management Responsibilities
The Relative Roles of Line Managers and HR specialists

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	3	8.00	24.00
Private study hours			76.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

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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